The European Meeting for PhD students in Evolutionary Biology (EMPSEB) is a student-led annual meeting that brings together passionate PhD researchers from around the world to share ideas, present cutting-edge science and build lasting collaborations. Since 1995, EMPSEB has been a cornerstone event empowering the next generation of evolutionary biologists.

The upcoming edition, EMPSEB 31, will take place at the Ahorn Hotel am Fichtelberg in Oberwiesenthal, Germany, from the 8th to 12th of June, 2026.
Join us in shaping the future of evolutionary biology!

UPDATE! Please check your emails (and spam folders) for our registration invites. Registration closes on the
23rd of March!

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Important dates:

December 1, 2025
Abstract submission open
January 25, 2026
Deadline for abstracts from applicants availing the ESEB grants
February 15, 2026
General abstract submission deadline
March 8, 2026
Communication of abstract selection and registration opening