The deadline for the Research Focus Group Workshop for Early Career Astrobiologists has been EXTENDED to March 26th! There are a few spots left, and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applications for the RFG are due by *March 26* and can be found on the RFG website: http://sites.google.com/site/abscicon2010rfg/ The second astrobiology Research Focus Group (RFG) workshop will take place the weekend before AbSciCon2010 on April 23-25 at Crockett Family Resort. The RFG workshop is an opportunity for early career astrobiologists to develop original research proposals in a collaborative setting. All costs associated with the RFG weekend, including food, lodging, and transportation, are supported by the NASA Astrobiology Institute. [Source NAI newsletter]