Exploring the secrets of life

Europe-wide, global impact, infinite curiosity. The European Molecular Biology Laboratory is a powerhouse of biological expertise.

With 27 member states, EMBL currently employs more than 1800 people with more than 110 independent research groups and service teams covering the spectrum of molecular biology at six sites in Barcelona, ​​Grenoble, Hamburg, Heidelberg, EMBL-EBI Hinxton, and Rome.

Latest updates from EMBL's six sites

EMBL Programme 2022–26: Molecules to Ecosystems

The ‘Molecules to Ecosystems’ Programme outlines EMBL’s plans for its next five-year cycle.

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EMBL is Europe’s leading life sciences laboratory

Research

EMBL performs fundamental research in molecular biology

Services

Powering world-class research through tools, data, and facilities

Training

Investing in people and developing the scientists of tomorrow

Conferences & Courses

Scientific courses, workshops and conferences

Sites

Barcelona

At EMBL Barcelona we study how tissues and organs develop and function in health and disease

Grenoble

EMBL's site in France is specialised in Structural Biology research, instrumentation development and services

Hamburg

EMBL Hamburg carries out research in structural and infection biology and provides related services

Heidelberg

EMBL’s headquarters and host to five research units and scientific core facilities

Hinxton

EMBL-EBI provides open data resources that enable discovery, and performs research in Computational Biology

Rome

EMBL’s site in Italy is a centre for research in Epigenetics and Neurobiology

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Services and facilities

Powering world-class research with tools, data, and facilities.

Careers and jobs

Opportunities from across EMBL's six sites.

Science education

Inspiring programmes for schools, teachers and young learners.

Alumni

Connect with EMBL’s global community and discover resources and opportunities.

EMBL International PhD Programme

The best starting platform for a successful career in science.

Industry relations

EMBL builds mutually beneficial relationships with industry leaders.

International Relations

Fostering close relations and dialogue with scientific communities and government.

Contact us

How to reach EMBL's six sites by phone, email or person.

Events from across EMBL’s six sites

Jobs from across EMBL’s six sites

EMBL's contribution to fighting the pandemic

See how EMBL is applying its skills, expertise, and resources