# EMBO Advanced Collaboration Grants

**Funder:** EMBO
**Consortium:** No
**Eligible countries:** HR, CZ, EE, GR, HU, IT, LT, LU, PL, SI, TR
**Official call:** https://www.embo.org/funding/fellowships-grants-and-career-support/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For group leaders in Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovenia, and Turkey to visit scientists in other EMBC Member States for collaborative projects or joint grant proposal preparation.

## Summary

The EMBO Advanced Collaboration Grant enables group leaders from 11 countries (Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovenia, and Turkey) to visit collaborators in other EMBC member states to develop joint research projects or prepare co-authored grant proposals. The grant funds short-term mobility and travel costs to strengthen cross-border research partnerships within the life sciences.

## Who should apply

- Established group leaders (PIs) based in eligible countries (Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovenia, Turkey)
- Researchers planning to visit collaborators in other EMBC member states
- Scientists developing new collaborative projects or joint grant applications
- Early-stage PIs transitioning to independent leadership

## Key dates

- First listed on Grantsby on 22 March 2026, confirm the application deadline on the EMBO website
- Designed for short-term visits to facilitate collaboration planning

## Tips for applicants

- This grant is specifically for cross-border mobility, not funding research at your home institution, structure your visit to maximise face-to-face collaboration and co-writing time.
- Target established collaborators or new contacts in complementary research groups, the strongest applications demonstrate a clear intellectual fit between labs and a concrete deliverable (proposal draft, manuscript outline, or joint methods paper).
- Include a letter of support from your host institution confirming facilities and mentoring capacity; EMBO panels weight the quality of the hosting environment heavily.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible for the EMBO Advanced Collaboration Grant?

Established group leaders (PIs) based in Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovenia, or Turkey.

### What is the purpose of the EMBO Advanced Collaboration Grant?

It funds short-term visits to collaborators in other EMBC member states to develop joint research projects, prepare co-authored grant proposals, or strengthen research partnerships.

### Do I need a formal consortium to apply for the EMBO Advanced Collaboration Grant?

No, the grant does not require a formal consortium; it supports individual group leaders visiting partners in other EMBC member states.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/embo-advanced-collaboration-grants-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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