# Installation Grants

**Funder:** EMBO
**Deadline:** 15 April 2027 (Annual deadline: 15 April (next cycle expected April 2027; 2026 call countries: Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Türkiye))
**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:** 5 July 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. Grantees join the EMBO Young Investigator network. Host institution must be in one of the scheme's participating countries.

## Summary

EMBO Installation Grants fund early-career group leaders establishing new independent laboratories in participating European and associate countries, including Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, and Türkiye. The grant strengthens life sciences research capacity in these regions by supporting researchers who are moving to or recently based in a host institution. Successful grantees join the international EMBO Young Investigator network, gaining access to career development and collaborative opportunities.

## Who should apply

- Early-career group leaders establishing a new independent laboratory
- Researchers moving to or recently established in an eligible country (Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Türkiye)
- Life sciences researchers committed to strengthening research capacity in the host country
- Scientists seeking international network access and career development support

## Key dates

- Annual deadline: 15 April 2027
- Single-stage application

## Tips for applicants

- Geographic fit is primary: clearly articulate how your lab location strengthens life sciences in the host country, not just your career.
- Emphasise the novelty of your group's research direction relative to your prior institution; EMBO screens for genuine independence.
- Leverage the EMBO Young Investigator network post-award; the grant committee values applicants who engage with this community.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which countries are eligible for the EMBO Installation Grant?

Eligible countries include Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, and Türkiye as of the 2026 call; verify the current eligible-country list on the EMBO website before applying.

### What is the EMBO Installation Grant deadline?

The annual deadline is 15 April; the next cycle is expected in April 2027.

### Who is eligible for the EMBO Installation Grant?

Early-career group leaders who are moving to or recently established in a participating host country and establishing a new independent laboratory.

### What happens after winning an EMBO Installation Grant?

Grantees join the EMBO Young Investigator and Installation Grantee international network, providing access to collaboration, mentoring, and career development opportunities.

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

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