About JSMC
The Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) at the Friedrich Schiller University of Jena is not only an Excellence Graduate School, but also a lively network of scientists from a broad variety of natural & life sciences institutes and an umbrella organization for three Research Training Groups in Jena. The JSMC was first awarded funding within the German Excellence Initiative in 2007. In June 2012 the Excellence Status of the JSMC was confirmed and funding for an additional six years was granted to the Graduate School. Since 2019 the JSMC is funded by the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung.
Today, JSMC hosts a total of about 130 doctoral researchers. Their research projects are situated at the numerous institutes that make up the JSMC network, including institutes and clinics at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena as well as non-university research institutions.
MiCom 2024
The MiCom2024 conference is due to take place on September 2–4 at the main building of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. This International Conference, which is organised by our JSMC doctoral researchers, is an integral part of our curriculum and provides an excellent opportunity to present your research to your peers.
The abstract submission already started and will be possible until 15th May
Further information can be found at the MiCom website
We are looking forward to seeing you and your research results!
JSMC Photo Contest
Adjust your microscopes and charge your cameras, the JSMC is having a photo contest!
For a new JSMC calendar 2025, postcards, Welcome Guide, website updates, etc. we’re looking for exciting photos all around your research, the microbial world, a scientist's everyday life, and the JSMC.
Please send your photos (for larger photos please use a Zip file) together with the application form before May 31st, 2024 to jsmc@uni-jena.de
All information can be found here.
Selected photos will be awarded and featured in the JSMC projects/published with your name and the information you provide.
Jena Alliance "Life in Focus"
The JSMC is part of the Jena Alliance "Life in Focus" that promotes a nationally and internationally visible excellent graduate qualification at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena.
Under the umbrella of the Graduate Academy, the Jena Alliance networks and strengthens the established graduate programmes: Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC), Jena School of Molecular Medicine (JSMM), Abbe School of Photonics (ASP) and Max Planck School of Photonics (MPSP).
