BINA Event Support Program

Last updated – Dec 2025

BINA is combining its Professional Development Program and Regional Event Support Program into a single streamlined program- the BINA Event Support Program. This program will provide support for a broad range of events, including training courses and events focused on microscopy techniques, management, leadership or teaching skills, and image data management and analysis, while continuing to foster community engagement. 

The integration streamlines funding opportunities, reduces administrative complexity, and enables BINA to respond more effectively to the varied ways members learn, collaborate, and engage across North America. Events can include workshops, training courses, regional or national meetings and can be either in-person or virtual.

NOTE: Individual support to attend a specific non-supported event can now be applied for through the BINA Exchange of Experience Program. To avoid duplicate funding, BINA will not provide event support program funding for members to attend events that are already supported by other BINA-funded initiatives. Approved events will be listed on this page for reference.

Requirements for BINA Event Support 

• In-person events can only be held in BINA member countries – Canada, Mexico, the United States, and its territories.*
  • *Virtual events will be considered on a case by case basis.
• At least one Event Organizer/Host or lead must be a registered BINA member (it’s free – no dues or membership fees!)
• Applications for support will be accepted on a rolling basis by submitting this form at least 4 months in advance of the event start date.

• BINA Event Support will be provided directly to event institutions/organizers, utilization and distribution of funds is at the discretion of the organizers*
  • It will be up to individual event organizers to coordinate any award travel or registration support to individuals. BINA does not reimburse individuals or attendees directly for this program.
  • BINA will no longer review applications from individuals for attendance; all application reviews will be managed by the course organizers.
  • *Event funds cannot be used for alcohol, honoraria, or prizes.

• Organizers should present a case for alignment of their event goals with BINA’s mission and values  as part of the application, including financial assistance (eg. travel awards, registration support) availability for those in need.

• Organizers must include the BINA logo on the event/course website and space provided in the program to share a 15 minute presentation about BINA (This presentation can be delivered in person, virtually by a BINA Program team member, or as a pre-recorded video). Please email contact@bioimagingna.org to schedule the presentation.

• We strongly encourage you to post your event on the BINA Community Events page via MicroscopyDB. https://microscopydb.io/add-a-community-event/

• A post-event report is required within one month of event completion. Once the report is received, the invoice will be released for payment.
• The following information will be required in the final report
  • Total number of participants
  • Participants by State/Province/Territory
  • Participants by Country
  • Number of BINA members who participated
  • What the BINA support ultimately covers
  • Links to social media posts acknowledging BINA support

Please note that although BINA is not currently requiring information on underrepresented demographics to be provided, we strongly encourage groups to continue collecting such info if desired.

Eligibility and Application

• Open to BINA organizers in Canada, Mexico, the United States, and its territories.
• In-person events must be held in Canada, Mexico, the United States, and its territories.
  • *Organizers hosting outside North America may be eligible if part of another emerging bioimaging network. Please contact BINA for further questions. 
  • Virtual events are considered on case by case basis
• Applications for courses or events should be submitted at least 4 months in advance of start date.

For questions contact: contact@bioimagingna.org.

BINA Supported Events: 2026

• LFD/AIM Fluorescence Advanced Imaging Research (FAIR), Jan 12-15, UC Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA.