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

Requirements

Policy workshop on Revisiting the evaluation criteria for EMBO’s funding schemes

EMBO held a workshop to gather community feedback on revising selection criteria for funding schemes like Postdoctoral Fellowships, Young Investigator Programme, and Installation Grants.

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Requirements

Discussion on whether first and last authorship are still appropriate criteria.; Exploration of limiting publications listed and hiding journal names.; Consideration of additional criteria for a holistic view of researchers.; Addressing geographical diversity in shortlisting and 'grey zone' applications.; Methods to ease reviewer workload and prevent fatigue.

Application materials

Short, structured narratives to describe specific contributions.; Recognition of broader contributions like mentoring and peer review.

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communications@embo.org

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