For the first time IBISS is the coordinator and the holder of the Horizon 2020 project "Researchers' Night", funded by the European Commission under the Marie Skłodowska - Curie actions. The European Researchers' Night aims to bring researchers closer to the general public and to increase awareness of research and innovation activities, with a view to supporting the public recognition of researchers, creating an understanding of the impact of researchers' work on citizen’s daily life, and encouraging young people to embark on research careers. Every year, on the last Friday in September, scientists go out to the streets to bring science closer to general public.

Researchers of the Department for genetic research, Genetics of populations and ecogenotoxicology, Plant Physiology and Neurobiology for several years in a row have taken part and organized activities in "Researchers' Night", but for the the first time have the opportunity to coordinate it. Partners in this two-year project are Faculty of Science and Mathematics from University of Niš, Center for the Promotion of Science and the Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments Kragujevac.