building communities This is a really brief introduction to FEMS, a pan-European scientific body that’s campaigning to get science on the European agenda. Get to know us and join other professionals who are exploring microbiology and its impact on the world!
FEMS is… Slide 2 a network of 53 microbiological societies bringing together around 30,000 microbiologists publishing five journals on microbiology research stimulating global dissemination of microbiological knowledge investing in science: journal revenues sponsor more than 300 early career researchers every year
promoting new ideas outstanding reviews from leading experts The 2 broad-scope FEMS journals Both journals cover all aspects of microbiology. FEMS Microbiology Letters publishes short articles fast. FEMS Microbiology Reviews, ranked 4 th in microbiology, publishes by invitation only. Slide 3
Slide 4 next generation host-pathogen research the yeast community journal your natural research habitat The 3 specialised FEMS journals
Reasons to publish in FEMS Highly Accessed No page or submission charges Gold Open Access publication available Rapid online publication High quality editorial teams Income invested back in science through grants, awards and the FEMS congress Find out more about submitting articles to FEMS journals and submit today! Slide 5
Member Services Slide 6 If you are a member of a FEMS member society you are entitled to: A discount off the registration fee for FEMS congresses A 25% discount off OUP books Apply for FEMS grants Find out if your society is a FEMS member at microbiology.org
Investing in science Our journal revenues are reinvested in research, education, impact, community and awards – and so are our publisher’s Find out more about our grants, awards and other activities at Slide 7
What’s in FEMS for YOU? Slide 8 Keep up to date by signing up as an affiliate at our booth, or at to receive our newsletter with: microbiology news FEMS publications Grants deadlines FEMS news Credit: S. Ugarcina Perovic
Thank you For more details contact: Or connect to us Facebook.com/FEMSMicro Slide 9