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 Fellowships - Eligibility

Eligibility criteria for EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships, including doctorate requirements, publication status, and mobility rules. Contact for exceptions.

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Eligibility

Must hold a doctorate or equivalent at fellowship start.; PhD obtained within two years prior to application.; At least one first author publication in an international peer-reviewed journal.; Preprint with public peer reviews also accepted.; Must involve movement between countries; cannot return to country of PhD.

Requirements

Cannot apply to return to a lab where PhD was obtained.; Cannot work again with PhD supervisor.; If already in host lab, must have lived there less than six months.; One application per round for one project/lab.; Reapplication permissible only once.

Documents

Postdoctoral Fellowships guidelines (March 2026); Contract rates; Travel and relocation policy

Contact

General email; Programme Head; Programme Officer; Programme Assistant; Ghulam Rasool

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