EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships: EMBO (European Molecular Biology Organization) is offering Postdoctoral Fellowships to support internationally mobile postdoctoral researchers in Europe and around the world. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
- 📋 Eligibility Criteria:
- PhD degree required at the start of the fellowship.
- Exceptions for career breaks, parental leave, and military/civil service.
- Medical degree (M.D.) holders eligible with a Ph.D. (MD-PhD program).
- 📄 Publications:
- At least one first author primary research paper accepted or published.
- Acceptable preprints with public peer reviews specified.
- Examples provided for eligible preprints.
- 🌍 Mobility:
- International exchange promoted; applications must involve a change of country.
- Three categories: EMBC Member States, Associate Member States, Non-EMBC Member States.
- Specific rules for eligibility within the same country and for returning to a previous lab.
- 🧪 Scientific Scope:
- Research proposals within EMBO’s scientific scope exploring biological mechanisms.
- Postdoctoral projects not a direct continuation of the Ph.D. project.
- 🤝 Research Integrity:
- Compliance with national and institutional research integrity and ethics requirements.
- EMBO Fellows required to complete an online course on research integrity.
- 📝 Application Process:
- Online application system; no deadlines but two cutoff evaluation dates.
- Registration for an EMBO online application account required.
- Applications in English; figures, tables not allowed; submitted via the online system.
- Required documents: two reference letters, acceptance letter from the receiving institute.
- Institutional email addresses required for reference letters and acceptance letter.
- ⏰ Selection Process:
- Primary selection criteria not explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
For detailed application guidelines and annex, refer to the official document. Contact fellowships@embo.org for more information.
- 🏆 Scientific Excellence Evaluation
- Scientific Achievements: Applicant’s scientific contributions, CV, and performance assessed.
- Reference Letters: Evaluation based on reference letters.
- 📑 Project Proposal Assessment
- Quality and Scope: Novelty and biological significance considered.
- Presentation: Evaluation of coherent and logical presentation of the research project.
- 🧪 Host Laboratory Evaluation
- Suitability: Host lab’s suitability and scientific achievements reviewed.
- Collaboration History: Applications with past collaborations and PhD-continuation projects receive lower priority.
- ⚠️ Important Considerations
- Changes to Project or Host Lab: Significant changes may terminate the fellowship, with exceptions under extraordinary circumstances.
- Notification: EMBO Fellowship Office must be informed of any changes.
- 📅 Evaluation Timeline
- Pre-screening: Initial screening for eligibility within 0-6 weeks.
- Interview: Successful applicants proceed to videoconference interviews at 7-15 weeks.
- Selection: Final decisions made at 15-17 weeks.
- 🌐 Benefits for EMBO Fellows
- Fellows’ Network: Invitations to annual meetings for networking and collaboration.
- Leadership Courses: Access to online courses covering various skills.
- 🏦 Financial Support
- Stipend: Covers cost of living; no financial benefits to host.
- Travel and Relocation Allowance: Provided for eligible fellows.
- 🤰 Parental Leave and Other Benefits
- Parental Leave: 3 months paid leave; extension of fellowship period.
- Dependent Child Allowance: Additional allowance for children under 18.
- Part-time Work: Possible with prior discussion; maximum 36 months duration.
- 📝 Note on Feedback
- No Individual Feedback: Due to the volume of applications, individualized feedback is not provided.
- 📄 Application Form Preview
- Annex: EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships Application Form Preview included.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Multiple disciplines in Molecular Biology
Location: Europe and Global
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Hold a doctorate or equivalent at the start of the fellowship.
- PhD obtained during the two years prior to the date of application.
- At least one first-author publication accepted or published in an international peer-reviewed journal at the time of application.
- Involvement in movement between countries (specific mobility requirements listed in EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships guidelines).
- Not returning to the country where the PhD was obtained or to a laboratory where the candidate has worked for more than six months.
- Candidates already working in the host laboratory can apply if they have been working there for less than six months at the time of application.
- Only one application for one project at one host laboratory is allowed per selection round.
Job Description:
- Conduct postdoctoral research in Molecular Biology.
- Adhere to mobility requirements as outlined in the EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships guidelines.
- Follow specific eligibility criteria detailed in the guidelines.
- Submit applications by the cutoff date.
- Reapplication is permissible only once.
- Exceptions to eligibility rules are considered for applicants with extraordinary personal circumstances on a case-by-case basis.
How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply by submitting their applications before the cutoff date through the official EMBO website.
Last Date for Apply: 12 July 2024, 14:00 CET
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