EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships
EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships fund internationally mobile postdoctoral researchers—providing two-year (minimum one-year) contracts or stipends to pursue innovative research in a new country, fostering skills development and cross-border collaboration.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Hold a doctorate or equivalent obtained within the two years prior to application.
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At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal (or preprint with in-depth independent peer reviews).
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Mobility requirement: must move to a different country (not country of PhD or previous lab).
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Applicants already in host lab <6 months at submission may apply; >6 months or returning to PhD supervisor’s lab are ineligible.
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Only one application per round; one reapplication permitted.
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Exceptions for major personal circumstances granted case-by-case (contact Fellowship Office before applying).
Funding Details:
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Amount: Employment contract via host in EMBC Member State; stipend if hosting outside EMBC.
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Duration: 1–2 years (must start within one calendar year of cutoff).
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Use of Funds: Salary or stipend; research and training costs; travel and relocation per EMBO policies. See EMBO guidelines for contract rates and policies.
Deadline:
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Next Cut-off: 11 July 2025, 14:00 CEST (Autumn evaluation)
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Spring Cut-off: Fourth Friday of January, 14:00 CET
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Results Announced: June (Spring) and December (Autumn) each year
Where to Go for Further Information & Application:
Read the EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships guidelines and apply via.
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