GloBIAS Free Help is a regular community event where researchers and image analysis enthusiasts can receive personalized guidance on their bioimage analysis questions.

Participants can register for a 40-minute online session with members of the GloBIAS network to discuss analysis challenges, explore solutions, and receive advice on tools and workflows.

Next GloBIAS Free Help Event - April 2026

Dates: 20-24 April 2026

Registration deadline: 15 April 2026

Registration may close earlier if all available slots are filled.

registration link here 

Please follow the detailed instructions in the registration form!

Due to the limited number of sessions, participants will be selected based on the relevance and clarity of their submitted questions. Selected participants will be notified by email and will receive scheduling details.

What is GloBIAS 'Free Help'?

Free Help is a guidance-focused initiative designed to:

• Provide tailored assistance for your image analysis challenges.

• Help you improve your proficiency in top software tools.

Each session is carefully structured for optimal learning:

• 1 session per topic and time zone.

• Trainee-focused: getting 40-45 minutes of dedicated time with an assigned trainer.

• Supportive environment: a second trainer and a moderator will also join to observe and assist.

Time Zones Considered

• EU Morning Time/ CET – Suitable for participants from Europe, Asia, and Africa.

• US Morning Time/ EST – Suitable for participants from Latin American participants.

Important Preparation Steps

Post Your Question: 

In additoin to applying for a Free Help session, we expect you to post your question on the Image.sc forum (forum.image.sc) and use the tag #globias-free-help and add a tag for the session that you are interested to use, e.g. “Openquestion” or “Fiji”. 

Click on this tutorial if you don't know how to post!

Prepare Your Images: 

GloBIAS Free Help is designed to help you develop your project or improve your existing analysis, so please make sure you have your images available to visualize them.

Clear Questions: 

Come prepared with clear, specific questions to make the most of your 40-minute session.