EMBO (European Molecular Biology Organization) is accepting applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowships, which support early-career life science researchers to undertake international mobility and conduct research in a new country. This guide covers EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships in full — funding, eligibility, deadlines and how to apply.
- Field: Life sciences (all areas)
- Benefits: Funding for postdoctoral research abroad, access to the EMBO Fellows network, and free participation in EMBO Laboratory Leadership Courses
- Eligibility: Researchers holding a PhD in the life sciences who wish to relocate to a different country for their postdoctoral training
- Deadline: Hard deadline 10 July 2026, 14:00 CEST for the Autumn evaluation round (applications completed after this time roll into the next round)
- How to apply: Register and complete the application via the official EMBO online application portal
EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships are a well-regarded route to funded international research experience for life scientists. Make sure your application — including supporting materials — is fully submitted before the 14:00 CEST cutoff.
Apply via the official EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships page
Always verify deadlines and details on the official funder website before applying.
EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships: key details
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