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

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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Eligibility

First author refereed preprints are accepted as equivalent to first author publications.; Refereed preprints must have in-depth peer-reviews publicly available from a trusted independent platform.; Informal comments, highlights, and individual reviews are excluded.

Important dates

Trial period: April 25, 2022 - August 12, 2022 (autumn 2022 selection cycle close).; Policy update for Review Commons: As of June 1, 2022.

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