EMBO Young Investigator Programme

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European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) Worldwide 2026

Information

The EMBO Young Investigator Programme is a cohort-based programme for early-career life-science group leaders that supports interdisciplinary research and networking. It recognises and supports researchers establishing their independent laboratories and fosters collaboration across disciplines. Participants join an EMBO community of peers and alumni for career development and scientific exchange.

Benefits

Four years of funding for networking activities and collaborations; funded travel/meeting/visit support; access to training opportunities including EMBO lab leadership courses for investigators and lab members; membership of an international network.

Eligibility

Young group leaders in the life sciences based in Chile, India, Singapore, Taiwan and, in a pilot project, in Africa; eligibility criteria available online.

Application

Application details and process available on the programme webpage; next application deadline listed on the EMBO site.

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Opportunity Details

TypeFellowship

FundingPartially funded

OrganiserEuropean Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)

LocationWorldwide

Study level Early-career professional

Open toSupports group leaders based in Chile, India, Singapore, Taiwan and, in a pilot project, in Africa (example: Uganda).

Biology / Life Sciences Computer Science Physics

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