IOS is a Member of the International Union for Biological Sciences (IUBS).

About IUBS

The International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS) is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation, established in 1919. Its objectives are:

• to promote the study of biological sciences;
• to initiate, facilitate and coordinate research and other scientific activities necessitating international, interdisciplinary cooperation;
• to ensure the discussion and dissemination of the results of cooperative research, particularly in connection with IUBS scientific programmes;
• to support the organisation of international conferences and assist in the publication of their reports.

Scientific Programmes

Based upon the recommendations of the "Scientific Programme Committee", the General Assembly adopts priority areas for the implementation of scientific programmes. These are selected according to the procedure outlined in the Guidelines for the initiation and evaluation of the IUBS scientific programmes, as outlined in the IUBS Statutes. Where necessary and feasible, the Union provides seed funds to help launch its programmes. Supplementary funding is raised from other sources, including national and international donor agencies, through contracts and agreements negotiated on behalf of the IUBS.

Scientific Congresses and Meetings

The IUBS sponsors meetings and congresses organised by its Scientific Members through the allocation of refundable interest-free loans. Where appropriate, the Union contributes to the scientific agenda featured in the congresses of its Scientific Members by presenting results of its own scientific programmes and IUBS-sponsored projects, either within the framework of the general symposia and sessions or in flanking workshops.

Publications

The IUBS publishes progress reports and scientific results of its own programmes and research projects, besides offering assistance in the publication of the proceedings of workshops and meetings held under its auspices.

Biology International, the periodical of IUBS, is published on a quarterly basis.

IUBS publications also include the IUBS Monograph Series, the Methodology Manual Series and the Proceedings of the IUBS General Assemblies.

(Source: IUBS)

For further information see http://www.iubs.org/newiubs/organisation/index.php