European Molecular Biology Organization
EMBO Young Investigator
Recognition + networking + €50K budget for outstanding early-career group leaders in molecular life sciences.
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We are still researching the full guide for EMBO Young Investigator. In the meantime, you will find the live open calls, eligibility basics and related programmes below.
Key facts
- Type
- Recognition + networking (small budget)
- Career stage
- 2-9 years as independent PI
- Cohort size
- 25-30 YIs selected per year
- Duration
- 3 years formal + extended network access
- Success rate
- ~10% (25-30 selected per year from ~250+ applications)
Who is eligible?
- •First independent group leader position started 2-9 years before the call deadline
- •Hosted at an institution in an EMBC member state
- •Strong publication record as an independent PI
- •Research in molecular life sciences
Open calls right now
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