EMBL Scientific Visitor Programme: Join the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) as a Scientific Visitor through the prestigious Fellowship Programme, designed to support innovative and collaborative research efforts among early-career scientists. This fellowship provides access to cutting-edge technology and research facilities at EMBL’s six sites.
Designation:
EMBL CPP Fellowship for Scientific Visitors
Research Area:
Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and related fields
Location:
Various EMBL Sites (Barcelona, Grenoble, Hamburg, Heidelberg, Hinxton, and Rome)
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Currently employed Ph.D. and postdoctoral researchers only
- No restrictions on age, gender, nationality, or scientific background
- Must return to home institution upon completion of fellowship
- Minimum stay of one month to a maximum of six months, hosted by an EMBL research group
- Only first visits to EMBL are eligible; applications must be submitted and approved before visit commencement
Job Description:
The EMBL Scientific Visitor Programme Fellowship offers junior researchers the opportunity to work with an EMBL host research group on experimental projects. Awardees are expected to:
- Engage with state-of-the-art technology platforms and laboratories.
- Build networks with international peers.
- Contribute to the collaborative research environment at EMBL.
Fellowship ensures support for travel or accommodation costs (up to €4,000), depending on stay duration, and provides assistance in finding housing.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must apply through the Workday portal. Required documents include:
- Completed application form
- CV with a complete list of publications indexed in ORCID
- Letter of confirmation and recommendation from the EMBL hosting group leader
- Support letter from your supervisor at your home institution
Create a profile on EMBL’s online jobs portal to upload your documents. All supporting documents should be attached in the CV/Cover Letter section.
For inquiries or issues, reach out via email: vp@embl.org.
Last Date to Apply:
Applications are open throughout the year with deadlines every two months:
- Next deadline: 31 January, 30 April, 31 July, and 30 October.
Make sure to submit your application well before the relevant deadline.
