# EMBO Installation Grants 2026

**Funder:** EMBO
**Deadline:** 15 April 2027 (Annual deadline: 15 April (next cycle expected April 2027; 2026 call deadline has passed))
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-04
**Eligible countries:** HR, CZ, EE, HU, LT, LU, PL, PT, TR
**Official call:** https://www.embo.org/funding/fellowships-grants-and-career-support/installation-grants/
**Last verified:** 22 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports group leaders establishing new laboratories in participating countries (Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Türkiye) to strengthen life sciences there. Applicants must be moving to or recently established in one of these host countries. Grantees join the EMBO Young Investigator/Installation Grantee network.

## Summary

The EMBO Installation Grants support early-career group leaders establishing new independent laboratories in participating European countries (Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, and Türkiye). Applicants must be moving to or recently established in one of these host countries to strengthen life sciences research capacity. Successful grantees join the EMBO Young Investigator/Installation Grantee network.

## Who should apply

- Early-career group leaders establishing or recently established in a participating European country
- Researchers in life sciences moving to Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, or Türkiye
- Applicants building independent research groups in emerging or developing research hubs
- Scientists committed to strengthening life science capacity in their host country

## Key dates

- Annual deadline: 15 April (next deadline 15 April 2027)
- Single-stage application process
- Grantees join the EMBO Young Investigator/Installation Grantee network

## Tips for applicants

- Demonstrate a clear commitment to your host country, panels reward applicants who articulate how they'll build the local research ecosystem, not just relocate.
- Emphasize independence from your previous supervisor or postdoctoral position; EMBO prioritises group leaders with their own research identity.
- Highlight connections to the EMBO network and how membership will catalyse collaboration and visibility for your laboratory.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the EMBO Installation Grants deadline?

The deadline is 15 April each year; the next cycle closes on 15 April 2027.

### Which countries are eligible for EMBO Installation Grants?

Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, and Türkiye.

### Who should apply for EMBO Installation Grants?

Early-career group leaders moving to or recently established in one of the participating countries to build independent research laboratories.

### What do EMBO Installation Grantees receive?

Financial support for establishing new laboratories plus membership in the EMBO Young Investigator/Installation Grantee network, which provides career and collaborative benefits.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/embo-installation-grants-2026-2027-04) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.