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Travelling Fellowship application deadline: 6 March
Don’t miss the 6 March deadline for the next round of Travelling Fellowships. For travel after 20 April 2020, early-career researchers can receive a grant of up to £2,500 to visit and collaborate with an international lab. Find out more and how to apply.
Cell scientist to watch – Jeremy Carlton
Meet Jeremy Carlton, a Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellow, EMBO Young Investigator, leader of the Organelle Dynamics Laboratory and currently seconded to the Francis Crick Institute. In an interview, he tells us about his lab’s research, setting up his own group and his holidays on archaeological digs.
Welcoming early-career researchers to our Editorial Advisory Board
We are pleased to announce our latest endeavour to support the career development of scientists – the appointment of ECRs to our Editorial Advisory Board. Find out more about the initiative and the seven outstanding scientists.
Publishing peer review reports
To continue working towards transparency around the editorial process, JCS now publishes a ‘Peer review history file’ alongside published papers. Read more about the policy and see the reports for yourself in one of the first papers to take advantage of this initiative (under the ‘Info & metrics’ tab).
The lowdown on Read & Publish
The Company of Biologists is embracing Open Access with a series of pilot Transitional Agreements, known as Read & Publish deals. But, what exactly are they and what are the benefits? Read the full story to find out more.