Science-Based Decisions for Society

Scientific Services

Informing Decision-Making Is In OurDNA

For 75 years, we've proudly supported the biological sciences community. Our current suite of services includes...

Policy & Advocacy

We promote the use of biological sciences knowledge in public policy and advance science policy serving the needs of the research and education communities.

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BioScience Journal

BioScience presents current research, accompanied by essays and discussion on education, public policy, history, and the conceptual underpinnings of the biological sciences.

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Scientific Peer Review

We provide research funding organizations with efficient and high quality peer review and support services that help program leaders focus on the science.

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Professional Development

We're building capacity for biology through workshops designed to increase your impact.

We've trained over 3,000 people on communication, employment acquisition, writing for impact, team science, and more.

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We believe science is strengthened by the open exchange of diverse perspectives and ideas. Credit: Patrick Fore

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A Very Good Idea

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Acceptance & Accessibility

AIBS is committed to a biological sciences community where everyone can contribute.

So, we work to ensure inclusivity and equality in our own efforts, and share a framework to help others who are also on our path.

The IDEA²

On a rain-soaked day in April 2017, thousands marched in Washington DC to fight for science funding and its inclusion in policy decisions. Credit: Vlad Tchompalov

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Spotlight On Community

Organization Memberships

Strong support for the biological sciences is critical to a healthy society and planet.

We work with our member societies to amplify voices for biology and biologists at the national level.

Member Benefits

Science Marches On

News & Events

See a current newsletter & subscribe for personalized biology news, including events & announcements from our 103 member societies! [Read about our data privacy.]

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Call for Applications: 2025 Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award

Are you a science graduate student looking to make a difference in science policy and funding? The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award. This award recognizes graduate students...

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