International Society for Microbial Ecology

A non-profit association in the field of Microbial Ecology. We connect, sponsor, provide platforms & information, organize events and are the proud owners of The ISME Journal and ISME Communications - our scientific publications.

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News

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Panel on Peer Review and Publishing in ISME Journals
The Early Career Scientist Committee invites you to join the panel discussion on Peer Review and Publishing in ISME Journals at ISME19. Read more

Introducing the ISME Climate Change Committee

This Committee aims to bring global attention to the discipline and practitioners of microbial ecology in addressing the climate change emergency. Read more

Meet the Panellists of the Diversity in STEM Panel

At ISME19, panellists will be exploring how our community can prevent the disparities in career outcomes and opportunities of marginalized scientists. Read More

Winner of the ISME Tiedje Award 2024
ISME is delighted to celebrate Jan Dirk (Dick) van Elsas outstanding lifetime contribution to microbial ecology and his enduring legacy in the field with the Tiedje Award. Read more

Call for Applications - ISME Scholar Fund
ISME is providing financial support to Early Career microbial ecology scientists to further develop their academic knowledge and skills at hosting Institutions. Read more.

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ISME Journals

The ISME Journal 
The ISME Journal is our flagship publication, covering the diverse and integrated areas of microbial ecology. Articles in The ISME Journal describe pioneering discoveries of wide appeal that enhance our understanding of functional and mechanistic relationships among microorganisms, their communities, and their habitats.

ISME Communications
ISME Communications is fully open access and will emphasize research quality and diversity, encouraging both discovery-based and method-oriented publications. The broad scope of ISME Communications will help encompass the full breadth of microbial ecology research.

The ISME Journal and ISME Communications are a cooperative effort between owner ISME and publisher Oxford University Press.

 

Become an ISME Member!

When you join the ISME Community you can connect with micorbial ecologists from around the world. ISME members receive e.g. a discount on the ISME symposium registration, the opportunity to apply for grants and funding, and a APC discount when publishing in the ISME Journals.

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Cape Town, South Africa
18 - 23 August 2024

 

Go to the ISME19 Website