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Application and selection

The total number of course participants including speakers is limited to 70, to facilitate interactions. We strive to gather scientists from the broad field of protein dynamics, including experimental, theoretical and numerical approaches. We welcome applications in particular from postdoctoral fellows and PhD students but applications from senior scientists with experience are also welcome.

Selection will be mostly on the basis of current and previous research experience, as evidenced by submitted brief curriculum statements, publications and submitted abstracts. Other factors, such as the geographical distribution and gender balance will also be taken into consideration.

How to apply

By the deadline of  April 30:

1. Complete an application form through the registration/abstract submission portal on this event website (see "Register/Login" button). When you complete an order you will receive an 'order received e-mail' with full instructions on how to proceed with your application and a copy of the order in PDF.

2. During this process, upload a single file (pdf) containing all supporting documents for your application.

a. a summary of your reasons for applying to the event and your research interests (max 300 words)
b. a concise CV (max 2 pages)
c. (optional) references to your publications which highlight your interest and activity in protein dynamics (max. 5)
d. for applicants for FEBS Youth Travel Fund awards, your Constituent Society membership proof, age, ID and proof of status.
Submit your abstract via the 'My abstract' tab in the registration/abstract portal. Abstract submission is optional but recommended for selection to the course and networking at the event, and is mandatory for application for travel grants. See the Abstract section of the  website for more details.

Notification

You will be notifiied of the outcome of your application by May 10 at latest. Accepted applicants must pay the registration fee on site at the Physics School. More details on registration fee payment will be included in your outcome notification, and key points are also given in the terms and conditions.

Registration fees

Registration fees include access to the event sessions, meals and refreshment breaks and accommodation in the Les Houches Physics School. Travel costs are not covered. The total cost per participant (speakers and participants) will be 200 € at most; due to pending funding applications, this price may be lower, and will be communicated as soon as possible.

Meals/refreshments covered by the registration fees are breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

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Terms and Conditions


By registering for the event, participants (also referred to as 'you') are entering an agreement with the Course Organizer(s), and you are indicating acceptance to the terms and conditions set out below.

Registration Fee

The registration Fee for participants covers:

  • Access to all scientific programme sessions
  • Meals and refreshments as set out above
  • Accommodation in the Les Houches Physics School, as set out on the Venue/Accommodation page
  • Excursion to Chamonix (to be announced)

Please note that all registration fees include VAT. Travel costs are not covered by the registration fee.

Methods of Payment

Payments must be made on site; details will be included in your outcome notification email. Upon registration and acceptance to the event, registration is binding.

Registration cancellation & refund policy

All registration cancellation requests should be sent to (info@proteindynamics2024.febsevents.org) in writing. Only for cancellation requests received on or before May 15, no registration fees will be charged.

Travel insurance

You should seek and follow the advice of your government before booking travel to the event and before travelling to the event. You are solely responsible for making your own appropriate travel and other insurance arrangements before booking travel. The Course Organizers and FEBS shall not be liable to you for any losses incurred.

Modification and cancellation of the event

The Course Organizers are intending to run the event as a physical meeting, but if they decide at any time that it is not possible to continue with a physical event due to pandemic or other such restrictions, the event may be postponed or held as an online meeting. The Course Organizers will give you as much advance notice as possible if such changes are necessary. If the meeting is converted to an online format, they will refund the accommodation element of the registration fee. The Course organizers reserve the right to modify the Course programme, whether physical or online, which is published as an indication only.

If postponement or a virtual event is not possible, and the event is cancelled, the Course Organizers will refund you the registration fee less bank charges. Organizers may cancel the event as a result of circumstances outside of their reasonable control, including (but not limited to) pandemic, natural disaster, adverse weather conditions, fire or closure of airports. Where possible, they will endeavour to provide reasonable advance notice of any such cancellation.

Neither FEBS nor the Course Organizers shall be held liable for any other costs or losses incurred.

Disclaimer

The Course organizers take all reasonable care in making arrangements, and shall in no event be liable for acts or omissions in the event of injury, damage, loss, accident delay or irregularity of any kind whatsoever during arrangements organized through contractors. Hotel and transportation services are subject to the terms and conditions under which they are offered to the general public.

In the absence of any negligence or other breach of duty by the Course Organizers or FEBS, these parties shall not be responsible for any bodily injury, illness, death or property damages (including theft) sustained by participants during the event.

In any event, neither the Course Organizers nor FEBS accept liability for damages or costs in the event of bodily injury, death, property damage, illness, disruption to travel plans and costs incurred as a result of events outside of their reasonable control, including (but not limited to) pandemic, natural disaster, adverse weather conditions, fire or closure of airports.

Governing law

Any dispute resulting from the above terms and conditions will be subject to French law, and by accepting these terms you are submitting yourself to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of France.

Deadlines

  • Applications Opening
    23 Jan, 2024
  • Youth Travel Fund Grants
    15 May 2024
  • Applications closing
    30 April 2024

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