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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Responsible Research Assessment Criteria

Report from an EMBO workshop discussing criteria for research assessment, focusing on Postdoctoral Fellowships and Young Investigator schemes, aiming for fairness and robustness.

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Eligibility

Current eligibility criteria for Postdoctoral Fellowships and Young Investigator schemes were discussed.; Authorship position does not always reflect individual scientific contribution.; Eligibility windows based on years since independence were supported for flexibility.

Requirements

Recognition of broader contributions like mentoring and lab leadership was discussed.; Quality of broader contributions should be prioritized over number.; Broader contributions should be given less weight than scientific achievements.

Application materials

Short narrative descriptions of scientific value of key outputs and applicant contributions were suggested.; Applicants may be asked to describe how they intend to promote a positive research culture.

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