Installation Grants
EMBO Installation Grants fund early-career life science researchers to establish independent labs in select European countries, supporting scientific excellence and integration into EMBO’s international network.
Funder: European Molecular Biology Organization
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027: Full application, reference letters, and Receiving Institute online form | November 2027: Receiving Institute confirmation form (if invited to interview)
Funding Amounts: €50,000/year for up to 5 years (maximum €250,000 total); subject to mid-term review.
Summary: Supports new group leaders establishing life sciences labs in select European countries, with funding and integration into EMBO’s international network.
Key Information: Only available to group leaders in Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, and Türkiye.
Description
EMBO Installation Grants are designed to support early-career group leaders who are establishing independent laboratories in specific European countries. The program aims to strengthen the life sciences in these regions by providing substantial funding and integrating grantees into a vibrant international network of researchers, including EMBO Young Investigators and Global Investigators. The grant encourages scientific excellence, collaboration, and career development among promising researchers in participating countries.
