Postdoctoral Fellowships
Postdoctoral Fellowships support internationally mobile postdoctoral researchers pursuing life-science research that explores biological mechanisms and builds insight, alongside training for future science leaders.
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Funder: European Molecular Biology Organization
Due Dates: January 22, 2027, 14:00 CET (Spring cutoff) | July 9, 2027, 14:00 CEST (Autumn cutoff)
Funding Amounts: Country-specific salary or stipend for 12–24 months, plus relocation and eligible family support
Summary: Supports internationally mobile postdoctoral researchers undertaking excellent life-science research in Europe and worldwide.
Key Information: International mobility is mandatory; projects directly continuing PhD research are ineligible.
Description
EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships support excellent postdoctoral researchers conducting research abroad, with international exchange at the heart of the programme. Run by EMBO’s Fellowship Programme, the scheme funds work within EMBO’s life-science scope that addresses a biological question, explores mechanisms behind biological phenomena, and yields biological insight rather than remaining purely descriptive or observational. Mechanistic research can address molecules, cells, tissues, organisms, populations, or ecosystems.
The programme combines financial support with professional development and access to the global EMBO Fellows community. Fellows receive an employment contract or stipend depending on their destination, alongside relocation and eligible family support. Awardees can participate in laboratory leadership training, scientific skills courses, and networking activities intended to support their development as future science leaders.
