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Objectiu de la convocatòria
This program supports life scientists (in the early years of their independent research career) in establishing their laboratories, providing financial and training support to help them build the skills and networks needed to advance their careers.
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Característiques principals
Networking (meetings, seminars, and visits to collaborate and exchange expertise)
Support for Young Investigators (mentoring, training in leadership and responsible research, support for conferences and job postings)
Support for Young Investigator laboratories (access to EMBL core facilities, courses for PhD students, and travel grants)
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Lloc de presentació
HMRIB and PSMAR staff who need more information should contact:
Research Grants and Contracts Office. C/ Doctor Aiguader, 88. 08003 Barcelona. Tel.: 93.316.04.00.
Carol Barnwell: [email protected] Ext.: 1670
Marta López: [email protected] Ext.: 1576
Júlia Vidal: [email protected] Ext.: 1736
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Convocatòria (URL)
https://www.embo.org/funding/fellowships-grants-and-career-support/young-investigator-programme/
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Requisits
There is no age limit.
Applicants must conduct research in the life sciences in an EMBC Member State, Associate Member State, or Global Partner.
Applicants must have an excellent track record.
Applicants must have been independent group leaders for at least one year and less than four years at the pre-application deadline (no earlier than 1 January 2022 and no later than 1 April 2025). Please review the guidelines for possible extension criteria.
Applicants are expected to have obtained sufficient funding to run their laboratory.
Applicants must have at least one last author research publication accepted or published in an international peer-reviewed journal arising from work conducted in their independent research group. Review articles will not be considered.
Applicants can re-apply as many times as they meet the eligibility criteria, but only once more after having been interviewed.
Applicants must be able to attend an online interview on 17 or 18 November 2026.
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Dotació
Financial award of €15,000 and small grants of up to €10,000 per year.
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Durada
4 years
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Documentació
Online form
Offline form, to be filled out and uploaded via the online application system
Reference letters from three scientists (preferably former supervisors), to be completed directly by the referees via the online system
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AVÍS IMPORTANT
Applications follow a two-stage process and must be submitted by 12:00 midday CEST on the deadline date.
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