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SfAM members gain access to a wide range of grants to assist in the costs associated with carrying out microbiology and associated activities such as attending conferences and outreach.
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The Art of Science
Kelly Capper-Parkin used an Outreach and Engagement grant to demonstrate the art found in microbiology and beyond.
FAQ: change in publisher in 2023
Frequently Asked Questions on the change in publisher of Journal of Applied Microbiology (JAM) and Letters in Applied Microbiology (LAM).
A last chance to attend a conference after the pandemic
Weijie Zhou had given up help on attending a scientific conference before the end of their PhD, but thanks to an SfAM Scientific Conference Abstract Scholarship, was able to attend an international conference!
The missing piece of the puzzle: cell culture in CO2
Dr Cerith Jones used an SfAM Small Research Projects and Equipment grant to purchase a vital piece of equipment in their investigations into antimicrobial activity of animal feed additives.
Are you an expert in Governance for the charities and societies sector? We want your expertise! Read the full job listing and apply on our website: sfam.org.uk/about/work-for…
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A new study in @Environmicrobi shows that urbanisation played a major factor in the spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus - read about it in @IndianExpress:
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Today is your last chance to nominate someone for the WH Pierce Prize, worth £6000! If you're an SfAM member, get your nomination in today before it's too late: sfam.org.uk/knowledge/awar…
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We are delighted to announce that from January 2023 Environmental Microbiology Reports will be fully open access, with articles free to read and share. If you submit your paper on or after August, 16, 2022 and it’s accepted, it will be subject to an Article Publication Charge.
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