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… a network of more than 50 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

2 broad-scope FEMS journals promoting new ideas outstanding reviews from leading experts Both journals cover all aspects of microbiology. FEMS Microbiology Letters publishes short articles fast. FEMS Microbiology Reviews, ranked 4th in microbiology, publishes by invitation only.

3 specialised FEMS journals host-pathogen research your natural research habitat the yeast community journal next generation host-pathogen research

Why publish in FEMS Journals: 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 the FEMS journals and submit today! www.femsjournals.com

Member Services 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 www.fems-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 www.fems-microbiology.org

Affiliation Signing up as an Affiliate is free at: www.fems-microbiology.org/become-an-affiliate As an Affiliate you can: participate in cross-Society projects and networks receive our monthly newsletter with news and opportunities around microbiology find out more about joining one of our Member Societies to access our grants and discounts, among other benefits

Organizing a conference? Expanding your team? Don’t wait for people to come to you. Promote your opportunity! Find out about free posting on our website via: fems-microbiology.org/post-your-opportunity-here/

Thank you For more details contact: Or connect with us via: Twitter.com/FEMSTweets Facebook.com/FEMSMicro Instagram.com/femsmicrobiology Linkedin.com/company/federation-of- european-microbiological-societies For more details contact: fems@fems-microbiology.org fems-microbiology.org academic.oup.com/fems-journals