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Young Investigator Programme
Annual deadline: 1 April
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The EMBO Young Investigator Programme supports life scientists who have established independent research groups within the past four years, providing four years of funding for networking, training, lab member support, and mentoring. The scheme is open to researchers at institutions in EMBO member states and associated countries. EMBO runs this call annually with an April deadline.
Details
| Funder | EMBO |
| Deadline | 1 April 2027 |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | 2-stage: pre-application → invited full application |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2027-04 |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
Eligibility & scope
Supports life scientists who have been group leaders for less than four years at time of application, providing networking support, training opportunities, lab member support and mentoring for four years.
Who Should Apply
- •Independent group leaders with less than 4 years tenure at time of application
- •Life scientists based at institutions in EMBO member states or associated countries
- •Researchers seeking structured mentoring and networking support
- •Early-career investigators building their own team and research program
Key Dates
- •Annual deadline: 1 April 2027
- •Two-stage submission: pre-application, then a full application and a panel interview if shortlisted
- •Four-year funding period
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The programme emphasises mentoring and networking over raw project funding, frame your application around group-building and career development milestones.
- ✓Specify how you will use the training and networking resources; EMBO values structured plans for professional maturation.
- ✓Your independence from your PhD/postdoc supervisor must be clearly demonstrated; the panel looks for demonstrated autonomy in research direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the EMBO Young Investigator Programme?
Life scientists who have been independent group leaders for less than 4 years at the time of application, based at institutions in EMBO member states or associated countries.
How long does EMBO Young Investigator funding last?
Four years.
What does the EMBO Young Investigator Programme fund?
Financial support for networking, training, lab member support, and mentoring activities over the four-year period.
When is the EMBO Young Investigator Programme deadline?
1 April annually; the next deadline is 1 April 2027.
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- EMBO Young Investigator, full programme guide
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