EMBO Policy has funds to offer organizers of a scientific event the opportunity to include a non-scientific talk addressing policy issues of science and technology, including discussions about ethics, economics, politics, and law.

Examples of themes that could be addressed include, but are not limited to:

• Genetic and genomic applications
• Dual-use research
• Scientific publishing and Open Access
• Research integrity
• Biosafety
• Science advice to governments
• Research policy.

Maximum funding: 1,000 euros (for European speakers) and 2,000 euros (for overseas speakers) to cover travel and accommodation costs.