EMBL Sabbatical Visitor Fellowships

This is a call for applications from eligible external independent scientists seeking funding support to undertake a sabbatical visit at one of EMBL’s six sites in collaboration with an EMBL team/group leader who will act as an internal host.

These fellowships are open to principal investigators / independent scientists / research team leaders / technical experts all over the world irrespective of  country of origin.

Features of the positions include:

• The expected duration ranges from a minimum of three to a maximum of six months
• Up to 15,000 EUR award considering length of sabbatical stay and application/applicant quality 
• Funding is provided for travel to EMBL and accommodation
• Applications will co-developed with and submitted by the hosting EMBL group/team leader

Theory@EMBL Visitor/Sabbatical Programme fellowship

Theory@EMBL aims to promote theory-based approaches across EMBL. This includes strengthening existing data-driven and modelling activities and conceptual theory.

The visitor/sabbatical programme offers researchers working on theoretical and mathematical modelling aspects of biology the opportunity to apply for financial support for visits to any of EMBL’s sites to initiate or deepen scientific collaborations and to connect theory-oriented researchers with cutting-edge molecular biology research, new experiments, data, and experimental research groups.

Features of the positions include:

• The expected duration is usually up to six months
• Funding is provided for travel to EMBL and accommodation
• PIs, postdoctoral fellows and staff scientists are encouraged to apply
• No restrictions on age, gender, scientific background or country of origin

Corporate Partnership Programme (CPP) Fellowships

The CPP Fellowships support young visitors coming to research laboratories at all EMBL sites. Several fellowships are awarded each year to young researchers. Applications must be developed based on mutual agreement with an EMBL group or team leader, who acts as a local host.

Features of the positions include:

• The expected duration is between four weeks and six months
• Funding is provided for travel to EMBL and accommodation
• PhD students and Postdoctoral Fellows are eligible to apply 
• No restrictions on age, gender, scientific background or country of origin

EMBL-UNESCO Residency in Infection Biology Research

In partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), EMBL is calling for applications from young women scientists working on infection biology in Africa to conduct a short-term research project at EMBL during 2023. This opportunity is funded by EMBL’s Infection Biology Transversal Theme (IB-TT). This is an opportunity for promising scientists to develop their research in an international research organization and use the experience to facilitate capacity building in their home country/region. 

Features of the programme:

• Open to advanced PhD researchers, Postdoctoral fellows and tenure-track group leaders in the field of infection biology research based in Africa.
• Opportunity to work at any of EMBL’s six sites spread across Europe.
• EMBL covers costs of travel , visa and accommodation.
• The expected duration of stay is three months.