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Only fully completed applications will be considered. Carefully read the FAQs and the EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships guidelines before applying. The date, according to Central European (summer) Time (CE(S)T), in which the candidates confirm that their application is complete, is the reference date for eligibility and evaluation.
Applications for EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships are accepted throughout the year and enter one of two evaluation cycles depending on the time of submission. Spring evaluation: includes all eligible applications submitted by the fourth Friday of January, 14:00 Central European Time (CET). Results for this round will be announced around the mid of June.
Autumn evaluation: includes all eligible applications submitted by the second Friday of July, 14:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST). Results for this round will be announced around the mid of December. Registration for an EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship online application account is not sufficient to enter the corresponding evaluation round.
An application is only regarded as complete once all the required information is submitted and the candidate confirms completion. Applications completed after 14:00 CET on the day of the deadline will enter the next evaluation round. No exceptions can be made.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Applicants must hold a doctorate or equivalent at the start of the fellowship. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Salary or stipend, relocation allowance, support for fellows with children Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is July 10, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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EMBO Practical Courses is a grant program from EMBO that funds the organization of intensive laboratory-based training courses designed to teach researchers new techniques and methodologies in the life sciences. The program supports course organizers who develop hands-on practical training for early-career and established researchers, with an emphasis on novel experimental approaches, cutting-edge technologies, and collaborative learning environments. Courses typically run for one to two weeks and can be held internationally. Eligible applicants are organizers planning courses at EMBO member state institutions or affiliated organizations. Applications are due by July 1, 2026, and funding covers course organization costs.
EMBO Long-Term Fellowships is a fellowship grant from the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) that funds postdoctoral researchers to carry out molecular biology research for up to two years at international host laboratories. International mobility is a core requirement, enabling fellows to gain new expertise and broaden their scientific networks. Eligible applicants are postdoctoral researchers with at least one first-author publication accepted or published in an international peer-reviewed journal at the time of application. The fellowship includes a stipend, dependent child allowance, childcare allowance, and travel allowance. The 2026 application deadline is July 10, 2026.