The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) is offering Postdoctoral Fellowships for exceptional early-career researchers in the life sciences. These prestigious fellowships support up to two years of international research, enabling talented scientists to work in top laboratories across Europe and beyond.
- Host: European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
- Fellowship Duration: Up to 2 years
- Stipend: Approximately €2,000–€3,500/month, depending on host country cost of living
- Additional Benefits: Relocation allowance; child support for fellows with dependents
- Eligibility: Must hold a PhD (obtained within the last 2 years at time of application); at least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed international journal; international mobility required (cannot apply to work in the country where PhD was obtained)
- Fields: All areas of life sciences (molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, structural biology, neuroscience, etc.)
- Deadline: 10 July 2026, 14:00 CEST (hard deadline, no extensions)
- How to Apply: Online via the EMBO application portal at embo.org
EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships are among the most competitive and respected awards in European life sciences. Recipients gain access to a vibrant international network of researchers and EMBO’s broader suite of career development programmes. If you are a recent PhD graduate in the life sciences looking to pursue cutting-edge research abroad, this fellowship is an outstanding opportunity — but the deadline is fast approaching.
Always verify deadlines and details on the official EMBO website before applying.