Welcome to the International Mycorrhiza Society
The IMS is an international scientific society that aims to advance education, research and development in the area of mycorrhizal symbiosis between plants and specialized soil fungi.
Announcement
ICOM2026 portals are now live
Early-Bird Registration is now open
Early-Bird rates end 12 April 2026, 23:59 (AEST)
Abstract Submission is now open
Submissions close 28 February 2026, 23:59 (AEST)
| ICOM2026 Website |
Nominations – IMS Research Awards
The IMS invites nominations for the following awards. Click each award to view eligibility and submission requirements.
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Early Career Award for Excellence in Mycorrhiza Research Publication
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Student Award for Excellence in Mycorrhiza Research Publication
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- Bid proposals for hosting ICOM15 (2023)
- 2026 Conference in Australia ICOM2026 (ICOM13)
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The International Conference on Mycorrhiza (ICOM), the official IMS meeting, connects members with global advancements.
Your participation at ICOM strengthens IMS’s impact on basic research along with agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. We’re thrilled to announce that the 13th conference (ICOM2026) will take place in Australia (July 12-17 2026). Mark your calendars and get ready to join us for another exciting gathering of the global mycorrhiza community. We can’t wait to see you there!
Upcoming Board elections |
| At ICOM2026, we will elect a new Vice President and Communications Director. Please consider running! Both positions are elected by IMS society members on the last day of the conference. To be eligible to run, you must hold an active IMS membership. You may nominate yourself or a colleague (with their consent). Details are below.
Vice-President: The Vice-President supports the President in their activities. The time as Vice-President serves as a training ground for learning the tasks and responsibilities of the President. As a result, the two positions are intended to work in close collaboration. The Vice-President serves for two years leading directly to the President for another two years, and to Past-President for a final two years.
Communications Director: The Communications Director is responsible for developing, maintaining, and overseeing the communication channels of the IMS to ensure accurate, inclusive, and objective dissemination of information related to mycorrhizal science and society activities. The Communications Director serves for four years.
Please send your photo and a short text (about 300 words) describing your career highlights and the reasons why you are running for one or the other office by June 1, 2026 to Jan Jansa jansa@biomed.cas.cz. Thereafter, your details including the photo will be posted on the IMS website along with the details of other candidates. The IMS members will select their preferred candidate by a poll during the next ICOM. The results of the election will be announced during the IMS annual meeting following up the ICOM. |
ICOM12 - Manchester, UK 2024 IMS Awards
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Eminent Researcher Award
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Mid-Career Award
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Early Career Award
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Student Award
Symbiotic Sciences Awards
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Symbiotic Sciences Awards
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Symbiotic Sciences Awards
Functional Ecology Awards
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Best ECR talk 1st
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Best ECR talk 2nd
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Best Poster Presentation 1st
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Best ECR poster 2nd
