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Postdoctoral Fellowship

Salary or stipend + relocation allowance + childcare support| Deadline: 22 January 2027 (131 days)|Up to 2 years

14:00 CET

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This is the current call of the EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship programme. The programme guide covers eligibility, budget, success rate and FAQ across every round.

EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships fund internationally mobile postdoctoral researchers moving to a new host lab or country for up to two years, with salary or stipend, relocation allowance, and childcare support included. The fellowship emphasizes cross-border mobility as a core requirement and includes access to the EMBO Laboratory Leadership course and a global EMBO Fellows network. Applications are accepted continuously with cutoff dates throughout the year, and each researcher may submit only one application.

Details

Funder EMBO
Budget Salary or stipend + relocation allowance + childcare support
Deadline 22 January 2027
Duration Up to 2 years
Consortium No - individual applicant, hosted by a host laboratory in a different country
Application Continuous submission with periodic cutoff dates
Frequency Continuous
Career stage Early-career opportunity

Eligibility & scope

Supports internationally mobile postdoctoral researchers for up to two years at a host lab abroad; international mobility is a key requirement. Includes salary/stipend, relocation allowance, and support for fellows with children. Applications accepted throughout the year with periodic hard-deadline cutoffs.

Who Should Apply

  • Postdoctoral researchers moving across borders to a new host institution
  • Applicants with a PhD and commitment to international research mobility
  • Researchers in all EMBO member-country labs or affiliated institutions
  • Strong fit between candidate expertise and host supervisor's research programme

Key Dates

  • Hard deadline 14:00 CET on 22 January 2027; continuous submission with cutoff dates throughout the year
  • Single-stage evaluation
  • Up to two-year fellowship duration

Tips for Applicants

  • International mobility is gating: you must move to a new host lab or country; applications lacking genuine cross-border relocation will be screened out.
  • The EMBO Laboratory Leadership course is a built-in professional development benefit, emphasise how your career goals align with EMBO's leadership track.
  • Only one application per researcher is allowed (no re-applications from autumn 2027 onward), so prepare thoroughly before submission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship cover?

The fellowship provides a salary or stipend, relocation allowance, and childcare support for up to two years of research at a new host institution.

Who is eligible for an EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship?

Postdoctoral researchers with a PhD moving to a new host lab or country in an EMBO member state or affiliated institution.

How often can I apply for an EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship?

Each researcher may submit only one application; re-applications are not permitted from the autumn 2027 round onward.

What is the EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship deadline?

Applications are accepted continuously with a hard deadline of 14:00 CET on 22 January 2027 and cutoff dates throughout the year.

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