🚀 ARISE2 Fellowship 2025: Launch Your Career in Life Science Research Infrastructure
Are you a technology or method development expert with a STEM background eager to make a real impact in life sciences? The ARISE2 Fellowship, funded by MSCA and hosted at EMBL, offers an exciting opportunity to turn your innovation into action.
🔬 About ARISE2
ARISE2 (Career Accelerator for Research Infrastructure Scientists) is a prestigious 3-year postdoctoral programme designed to train the next generation of research infrastructure (RI) experts. Fellows work on developing or improving life science technologies while gaining professional skills critical for leadership roles in academia, industry, and large-scale scientific facilities.
💡 Why Apply?
Fellows will:
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Conduct self-designed, cutting-edge technology projects.
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Work with EMBL groups and external partners.
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Gain hands-on service provision experience.
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Participate in multiple secondments to enhance intersectoral training.
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Receive extensive career development support and training.
📚 Training Includes:
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Research Training & Service Provision
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Apply your tech to real scientific questions.
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Shadow EMBL users and participate in service provision.
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Complete secondments (2–6 months) with partner institutions.
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RI Professional Competencies
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Learn science policy, FAIR data, project and team management, and more.
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Participate in the ARISE2 School and regular seminars.
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Career Development
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Create a personalised Career Development Plan.
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One-on-one mentoring and access to EMBL’s career services.
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🧠 Who Can Apply?
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PhD holders (or defended PhD by Sept 30, 2025).
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Experts in technology/method development related to life sciences.
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Open to applicants globally.
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Prior EMBL association must not exceed 12 months in the last 3 years.
📅 Important Dates:
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Call Opens: June 30, 2025
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Deadline: September 30, 2025
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Interviews: Week of December 1, 2025
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Start Date: From January 1, 2026 (or within 4 months)
💰 Fellowship Benefits:
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3-year fully funded fellowship.
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Access to EMBL’s state-of-the-art research facilities.
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Training, travel support, and career advancement resources.
📝 How to Apply:
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Design your project focusing on tech/method dev for life sciences.
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Contact an EMBL Group Leader to discuss project feasibility.
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Propose your secondment (see the Guide for options).
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Submit via the portal with at least one reference letter by Sept 30, 2025.
📥 Download the Guide & Templates: Click here
📧 Contact: arise2@embl.org
🌍 ARISE2: Bridging Innovation and Impact
This isn’t just a fellowship—it’s a launchpad. ARISE2 prepares you for high-impact roles in research infrastructures where your innovation supports scientific communities worldwide.
👉 Visit Official Page: https://www.embl.org/about/info/arise2
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