# EMBO New Venture Fellowships

**Funder:** EMBO
**Consortium:** No
**Official call:** https://www.embo.org/funding/fellowships-grants-and-career-support/
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Helps young scientists explore research topics outside their current area to pursue a new research direction. Named in memory of a scientist; targets early-career researchers seeking to pivot their research focus.

## Summary

EMBO New Venture Fellowships support early-career researchers exploring research topics outside their current expertise to establish new research directions. The fellowship is designed for scientists ready to pivot their focus and gain experience in a fresh field, with mentorship and support from an EMBO host laboratory.

## Who should apply

- Early-career researchers with a strong publication record in their current field
- Scientists planning to shift research focus or enter an adjacent discipline
- Applicants seeking mentorship in a new research area from an experienced EMBO investigator
- Researchers willing to relocate for the fellowship duration

## Key dates

- Check EMBO website for application deadline and next round
- Fellowship includes mentorship and support from a named host laboratory

## Tips for applicants

- Frame your pivot as a natural extension of your expertise, not an abrupt change; review successful prior fellowship abstracts for tone.
- Securing a committed EMBO host mentor willing to support your new research direction is essential, applicants without a host institution commitment rarely advance.
- Use the fellowship narrative to show both your track record in your original field and your detailed plan for the transition; reviewers want confidence that you can execute in the new area.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the EMBO New Venture Fellowship for?

It supports early-career researchers who wish to explore research topics outside their current area and establish a new research direction with mentorship from an EMBO host laboratory.

### Who is eligible for an EMBO New Venture Fellowship?

Early-career researchers with a strong record in their current field who are planning to pivot to a new research focus.

### Do I need a host institution to apply?

Yes, applicants must secure a named EMBO investigator willing to host and mentor them during the fellowship.

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