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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EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships Application Guidelines

Guidelines for the EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships, covering eligibility, application process, selection, and benefits. Updated periodically.

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Eligibility

Must hold a PhD degree or equivalent at fellowship start, or obtained within two years prior to application.; Exceptions for parental leave, military service, or severe personal circumstances require prior approval.; Must have at least one first-author primary research paper accepted or published in an international peer-reviewed journal.; A first-author preprint with public, in-depth peer reviews is also sufficient.; Applications must involve international mobility; specific rules apply based on applicant's and host institution's country.

Requirements

PhD degree or equivalent.; First-author publication or peer-reviewed preprint.; International mobility is mandatory.; Research proposals must align with EMBO's scientific scope.; Focus on biological questions and mechanistic insight.

Contact

fellowships@embo.org

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