Organisations by Discipline
Explore organisations that connect biologists across countries. The map groups organisations by their main field. Some cover several disciplines. Geographic reach and organisation type are shown in each profile.
For national organisations, see the Organisations by Country map.
Organisation profiles
Across biology · Europe · professional umbrella
ECBA
European Countries Biologists Association
Connects national biology organisations and represents the professional interests and development of biologists.
Across biology · Global · scientific union
IUBS
International Union of Biological Sciences
Connects national and scientific organisations and supports international programmes across biology.
Ecology & biodiversity · European federation
EEF
European Ecological Federation
Connects ecological societies and promotes ecological science and exchange.
Microbiology · European federation
FEMS
Federation of European Microbiological Societies
Connects microbiological societies through journals, meetings, grants and professional development.
Biochemistry & molecular biology · European federation
FEBS
Federation of European Biochemical Societies
Brings together societies working in biochemistry, molecular biology and related fields.
Plant biology · European federation
FESPB
Federation of European Societies of Plant Biology
Supports plant science, research and education.
Evolution · European scientific society
ESEB
European Society for Evolutionary Biology
Supports the study of evolution through its scientific community, meetings and research support.
Biotechnology · European federation
EFB
European Federation of Biotechnology
Connects biotechnology across science and industry.
Immunology · Regional federation
EFIS
European Federation of Immunological Societies
Connects immunology societies in Europe and neighbouring regions.
Life-science data · European research infrastructure
ELIXIR
Coordinates data resources, tools and training for the life sciences across Europe.