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Postdoctoral Fellowship
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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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