Applications are open for the EMBL Sabbatical Visitor fellowships!
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) invites applications for the prestigious Sabbatical Visitor Fellowships, offered under its Scientific Visitor Programme (SVP). These fellowships provide independent scientists worldwide with the opportunity to spend 3–6 months at one of EMBL’s six research sites, working in close collaboration with EMBL group leaders.
With up to €15,000 in support, these competitive fellowships are designed to foster exchange of knowledge, skills, and scientific ideas between visitors and the EMBL community — driving innovation across molecular and ecosystem-level biology.
Scope of the Fellowship
- Open to independent scientists, PIs, and technical experts worldwide.
- Hosted at one of EMBL’s six sites: Heidelberg, Barcelona, Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton (Cambridge), or Rome.
- Aims to enable mutual benefit for both the visiting scientist and EMBL, focusing on scientific expertise, collaboration, and long-term partnerships.
Key Fellowship Features
- Duration: 3–6 months.
- Funding: Up to €15,000 (reimbursement-based, can also be a top-up to existing funding).
- Flexibility: Can be co-hosted across multiple EMBL groups.
- Support: Accommodation, childcare, visa, and travel costs may be reimbursed.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be assessed on:
- Complementarity of the applicant’s expertise with EMBL science.
- Proposed sabbatical activities and collaborative potential.
- Plans for knowledge transfer and engagement with the wider EMBL community.
- Long-term impact of the visit (new collaborations, mentorship, institutional ties).
Important Dates
- Applications Open: 1 July 2025
- Deadline: 12 September 2025
- Decisions Announced: September/October 2025
- Fellowship Support Period: 1 January – 30 November 2026
Eligibility
- Open to principal investigators, team leaders, and independent scientists across all countries.
- Applicants must remain employed by their home institution during the sabbatical.
- Awardees must give entry and exit seminars, complete a short reflective report, and share feedback.
How to Apply
- Identify and agree with an EMBL host group leader.
- Complete the application form in collaboration with your host.
- Submit through EMBL’s Workday portal (via your host group leader).
👉 Download Application Form & Apply Here
Why Apply?
This fellowship offers a rare chance to immerse yourself in EMBL’s vibrant, international research environment, access cutting-edge facilities, and build long-term collaborations that extend beyond your sabbatical.
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