The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC)  is excited to announce the open call for applications for the 2026  NALAC Leadership Institute (NLI). The NLI is a week-long fellowship that brings non-profit arts administrators and cultural workers together from across the nation for intensive training in leadership and management capacity.

“NALAC eagerly anticipates welcoming the next generation of arts and culture leaders to the NLI,” said Cat Rodríguez, NALAC’s Director of Programs. “Together, in community, we will navigate today’s challenges as well as envision and plan for a more equitable future.”

The 2026 NLI will take place from July 18 – 25, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. Selected fellows will participate in learning sessions and workshops designed to foster leadership development, build skills in nonprofit arts management, and strengthen cultural competency.

The deadline to apply for the 2026 NALAC Leadership Institute (NLI) is Monday, February 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST. NALAC strongly encourages Latinx/é applicants from underrepresented communities within Latinidad, including Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, Disabled, and Undocumented folx.

Resources

• Support Presentation: A pre-recorded guide that includes a step-by-step
  walk-through of the application process. Available for on-demand viewing.
   
• 2026 NLI Cafecito: A virtual office hour held by the NALAC Programs Team to answer any questions. Scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT, via Zoom. (This meeting will not be recorded.)
   
• Financial Assistance: NALAC offers a limited number of financial assistance funds to selected applicants to attend the NLI. These opportunities are made available to Fellows after being admitted to the program; Fellows must align with eligibility criteria in order to request financial assistance (please see the 2026 NLI Guidelines for details). All requests for financial assistance are reviewed individually, provided on a need basis, and prioritize individuals from under-resourced communities.
   
  • NALAC Leadership Institute Support Fund: Established by the NLI Class of 2022, the NLI Support Fund is an alum-funded financial assistance program that supports fellows to attend the NLI.
     
  • Voces de Los Angeles Fund: Funded by the California Community Foundation, the Voces de Los Angeles Fund provides financial assistance for fellows residing in L.A. County to attend the NLI.

More information is now available on the NLI webpage, including the full list of support resources and the 2026 NLI application guidelines.

For more updates about the 2026 NALAC Leadership Institute (NLI), please follow NALAC on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

$75,000/annually: Northeastern University : Seeking an experienced Associate Research Scientist to lead and expand efforts in natural product–based antibiotic discovery. Boston, Massachusetts (US)

Commensurate with experience: LSU Health Sciences Center - School of Medicine: Invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Shreveport, Louisiana

Competitive: Institute of Cancer Research: The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) in London seeks to appoint a Group Leader in Cancer Stem Cell Biology to play a pivotal role... Sutton, London (Greater)

Competitive salary: ShanghaiTech University: Candidates in all areas of information science and technology shall be considered Shanghai (CN)

Attractive salary, on-campus housing, and relocation support: ShanghaiTech University: We invite visionary Physician-Scientists and Clinicians across all disciplines and career stages to join our foundational team Shanghai (CN)

Salary and startup funds are highly competitive, commensurate with experience and accomplishment: ShanghaiTech University: Candidates in all areas of Biomedical Engineering shall be considered. Shanghai (CN)

We offer internationally competitive start-up funds: ShanghaiTech University: The School of Life Science and Technology (SLST) invites applications for numerous tenure-track and tenured positions across all ranks Shanghai (CN)

Starting salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.: ShanghaiTech University: We are open to candidates in all broadly defined areas of Materials，Physics and Chemistry. Shanghai (CN)

Commensurate with education and experience: Mohammed VI Polytechnic University: UM6P is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the field of Exploration of Moroccan sulfur resources in the sedimentary realm Ben Guérir

Commensurate with education and experience: Mohammed VI Polytechnic University: We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher specializing in Li-ion cathode materials to join our research team. Ben Guérir

EPFL offers internationally competitive start-up resources, salaries, and benefits.: Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL): The position offers a finishing doctoral student or recent PhD graduate with a track-record of excellence and creativity the opportunity to work as... Switzerland (CH)

KRW 80,000,000 Annual Salary + KRW 150,000,000 Research Grant per year: Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics: The Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP) opens a position for Assistant Professor (Junior Research Group) in theoretical physics South Korea (KR)

Commensurate with NIH postdoctoral salary guidelines and LSUHSC-S policies.: LSU Health Science Center - Shreveport: A Postdoctoral Fellow position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Wayne Orr studying the role of vascular cell signaling mechanisms ... Shreveport, Louisiana

This position is expected to pay $325,000 to $400,000 annually: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Berkeley Lab has an opportunity for a Deputy Chief Operating Officer at one of the world’s leading research institutions. Berkeley, California (US)

$105,000-$115,000 : American Chemical Society:   ACS seeks a dynamic, innovative, and experienced Program Manager to lead the Preparing Chemical Technical Professionals (P-CTP) program. This rol... Washington D.C.

Commensurate with experience: North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine: This tenure-track position is anticipated to include 50-55% effort for teaching, 40-45% for research, and 5% for service. The successful candidate ... Raleigh, North Carolina (US)

 

 

Announcing Genes in Space 2026 – Design and Launch Your DNA Experiment to Space!

Calling all students in grades 7 through 12: Have you ever wondered how astronauts might survive a deep-space mission or how we might be able to use biology to transform new worlds? If so, Genes in Space is for you!

Genes in Space is a science contest that challenges students to design original experiments that use biotechnology to explore the real-life challenges and opportunities of space exploration. The contest is free and does not require equipment. The winning experiment is conducted by astronauts aboard the International Space Station! Submission deadline is April 10th, 2026. Learn more about the contest HERE.

Educators: The Genes in Space contest is a great way to engage students in authentic research. Check out the free tools for bringing modern genetic analysis and space biology into your classroom HERE. Resources include videos, lesson plans, classroom activities, worksheets, and more.

Find us on the web at www.genesinspace.org or email us at genesinspace@minipcr.com.
 
Genes in Space is a collaboration between miniPCR bio and Boeing with generous support from the ISS National Laboratory and New England Biolabs.

 

Commensurate with education and experience: Wayne State University: Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor - Biology/Communication Sciences at its Detroit campus location. Detroit, Michigan

Commensurate with education and experience: McGill University: McGill University invites applications for the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) Program, open to the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Montréal, Quebec (CA)