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European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) - Postdoctoral Fellowship

EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships support excellent, internationally mobile researchers for up to two years, covering salary, relocation, and family support.

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DeadlineFourth Friday of January, 14:00 CET; Rates applicable to fellowships awarded in Autumn 2025 and onwards; Trial period: A
Award amountTravel costs tiered from 175 to 700 euros based on distance; Maximum 2000 euros for travel costs of legal partner and children per family; Dependent complement: EUR 9,810 (US), EUR 7,020 (Canada), AUD 7,650 (Australia); Stipend rates vary by country (e.g., US $65,400, Canada EUR 46,800, Austria 73,800); Relocation allowance varies by destination country, e.g., Australia 1500 euros, USA 1425 euros
Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Deadline
Fourth Friday of January, 14:00 CET; Rates applicable to fellowships awarded in Autumn 2025 and onwards; Trial period: A
Award amount
Travel costs tiered from 175 to 700 euros based on distance; Maximum 2000 euros for travel costs of legal partner and children per family; Dependent complement: EUR 9,810 (US), EUR 7,020 (Canada), AUD 7,650 (Australia); Stipend rates vary by country (e.g., US $65,400, Canada EUR 46,800, Austria 73,800); Relocation allowance varies by destination country, e.g., Australia 1500 euros, USA 1425 euros
Discipline
Public service
Eligibility
International mobility is a key requirement; Eligible within two years of Ph D award date; Preprint with public peer reviews also accepted; Ph D obtained within two years prior to application; Must provide Ph D degree before fellowship start date; MDs with comparable research experience are eligible
Requirements
Two references; Ph D degree or equivalent; Receiving institute acceptance; International mobility is mandatory; Reapplication permissible only once; Cannot work again with Ph D supervisor
Application materials
Short, structured narratives to describe specific contributions; Recognition of broader contributions like mentoring and peer review; Applicants may be asked to describe how they intend to promote a positive research culture; Short narrative descriptions of scientific value of key outputs and applicant contributions were suggested

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EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship Application

Application page for EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships. Details on submission, evaluation cycles, and required documents. Applications accepted year-round with specific deadlines for evaluation.

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Scientific advice

EMBO provides scientific advice to European policymakers on life science and biomedical research topics, drawing on its network of experts.

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Eligibility

EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship Eligibility

EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship eligibility criteria now include first-author refereed preprints as equivalent to publications. This policy is effective from April 25, 2022.

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EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships

EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships support excellent, internationally mobile researchers for up to two years, covering salary, relocation, and family support.

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EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship Contract Rates

Provides contract rates and stipend amounts for EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships in various countries, including dependent complements. Applicable for fellowships awarded from Autumn 2025 onwards.

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