The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) invites applications for its prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowships for the Autumn 2026 evaluation cycle. These fellowships promote international mobility for early-career researchers in the life sciences by funding research stays in laboratories across different countries. This guide covers EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship in full — funding, eligibility, deadlines and how to apply.
Key Details
- Funder: European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
- Field: Life sciences (molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, structural biology, etc.)
- Duration: Up to 2 years
- Funding: Salary/stipend, relocation allowance, family allowance, and access to EMBO Laboratory Leadership Course
- Host country: Must be different from the country of PhD training (international mobility required)
- Eligibility: Must hold a PhD at the start of the fellowship; PhD obtained within the last 2 years at the time of application; at least one first-author publication in an international peer-reviewed journal required
- Application Deadline: 10 July 2026 (Autumn 2026 evaluation round)
- How to Apply: Via the EMBO online application system at embo.org
EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships are among the most competitive and prestigious awards in European life sciences, supporting researchers who wish to move to a new country and gain experience in a leading international laboratory. Fellows also join a global network of EMBO alumni.
Always verify deadlines and details on the official EMBO website before applying.
EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship: key details
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