EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship – International Research Opportunity, Europe and EMBO Global Partner CountriesThe EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship supports excellent postdoctoral researchers for up to two years in Europe or worldwide. With a strong focus on international mobility, the fellowship provides a stipend or salary, relocation allowance, and child care support where applicable. Selected fellows join the EMBO global network and gain access to leadership training and career development resources.
Summary Table:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Designation | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Research Area | Life Sciences / Molecular Biology / Biomedical Sciences |
| Fellowship Duration | 1 to 2 years |
| Funding Type | Salary (in EMBC States) / Stipend (outside EMBC States) |
| Location | Europe and EMBO Global Partner Countries (Chile, India, Singapore, Taiwan) |
| Application Deadline | Friday, 11 July 2025, 14:00 CEST (next evaluation cutoff) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Frequency | Accepted year-round (biannual evaluations) |
Designation:
Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area:
Life Sciences, including but not limited to Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Developmental Biology, and Biomedical Research.
Location:
Worldwide (with preference for international mobility). Positions may be held in EMBC Member States or EMBO Global Partner Countries (Chile, India, Singapore, Taiwan).
Eligibility / Qualification:
- Must hold a PhD or equivalent at the start of the fellowship.
- PhD must have been awarded within two years prior to application.
- At least one first-author publication in an international peer-reviewed journal OR a peer-reviewed first-author preprint with public, verifiable, independent reviews.
- International mobility is required: applicants must move to a different country than where the PhD was earned or where the candidate previously worked for >6 months.
- Not eligible if:
- Returning to a former lab or PhD supervisor.
- Continuing directly from PhD work.
- Already working in the host lab for >6 months.
- Only one application per round, and reapplication is allowed once only.
- Exceptions to eligibility for parental leave, illness, or military service (not for voluntary breaks).
Job Description:
- Conduct high-level research at a host institution abroad in a field aligned with EMBO’s focus.
- Participate in an EMBO Laboratory Leadership Course and become part of the EMBO Fellows’ Network.
- Comply with ethical standards and research integrity principles; completion of an online ethics course is mandatory.
- Fellows receive:
- A salary (via contract in EMBC states) or stipend (outside EMBC states).
- Relocation and childcare allowances.
- Opportunities for professional development and networking.
How to Apply:
- Apply through the EMBO Online Application System.
- Submit:
- Complete application form
- Two reference letters
- Host institution acceptance letter
- Review the EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships Guidelines and FAQs thoroughly before submitting.
- Application is considered only when all documents are submitted and the applicant confirms completion by the deadline.
Last Date to Apply:
Friday, 11 July 2025, 14:00 CEST (for Autumn Evaluation Round)
Applications are accepted year-round. Submissions after the deadline will be considered for the next round.
