Education & Training

The ISFG organizes virtual and on-site educational events covering a variety of subjects and topics related with forensic genetics. Additionally, the ISFG supports short-term fellowships for transnational exchange visits between collaborating research groups for specific projects related to forensic genetics

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Best experts

Excellent opportunities for training and education with some of the best and most qualified experts in forensic genetics

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Member benefits

If you are an ISFG member, you will be entitled to priority in registration and reduced fees. You will also be able to apply for grants

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

ISFG Short Term Fellowship program

Peter M. Schneider fellowships - Round 11 – fall 2026​

Upcoming

πŸ“… To be determined (October/November 2026)

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🎫 Application info coming soon

Short-term travel fellowships for scientists who are ISFG members to support transnational exchange visits between collaborating research groups for specific projects related to forensic genetics.

Financial support for travel and accommodation of up to EUR 1,300 for intra-continental visits, and EUR 2,500 for intercontinental visits.

Previous Activities

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Pre-congress Workshops 2026

πŸ“ Montreal, Canada

πŸ“… August 17-18, 2026

As part of the pre-congress, 12 inspiring workshop sessions (half and full day) were led by recognized experts

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IMS 2 - ISFG MINI SYMPOSIUM

πŸ“ On line

πŸ“… June 9, 2026

Julie Burrill and John Butler

Improving how we talk and write about science

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Introduction to forensic body fluid identification (and contributor assignment) using RNA, DNA methylation & microbiome analysis

πŸ“ On line

πŸ“… March 4, 2026 | 12h-16h CET

Hwan Young Lee, Cordula Haas, Margreet van den Berger, Alberte HonorΓ© Jepsen, Yeppe Dyrberg Andersen, Athina Vidaki

Round Table: Titia Sijen, Cornelius Courts, Jana Naue, Mirna Ghemrawi, Peter Henneman

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ISFG Summer School - Edition 2025

πŸ“ On-line

πŸ“… 25th August - 5th September, 2025

14 WORKSHOPS on 10 TOPICS during two weeks