This proposal seeks partial support for a conference titled “Endoplasmic reticulum”,sponsored by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) to be held in June 2025 in Melbourne, Florida. The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) carries out functions such as protein folding and lipid synthesis that are critical to cell life, and the ER has many important ties to human health and disease. This conference is the major meeting for researchers studying different aspects of this organelle; it brings together scientists from many disciplines such as cell biology, biochemistry, neurobiology, structural biology, physiology, and genetics. The conference is largely focused on basic science, and thus has strong potential to inspire new ideas, collaborations, and discoveries. In addition, the conference also aims to promote and inspire trainees and new investigators with many opportunities to present their own research, interact with the broader community, and share advice and perspectives on career opportunities and goals. Enhancing the participation of early career scientists will ensure the continued vitality of this research field in the future. This proposal is designed specifically to support this latter goal, by providing funds for trainees to take part in the conference. An overarching goal of this conference is to integrate research, education, training, and career development by bringing together a community of researchers and trainees who share an interest