The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) promotes excellence in the life sciences in Europe and beyond. The organization internationally brings together more than 1,900 leading researchers and members who have made outstanding contributions to science. Latvian scientists also have the opportunity to become part of this prestigious community and use various EMBO programs that promote career development and global cooperation.
One of EMBO's goals is to enhance the understanding of molecular biology and its applications for the benefit of society. Therefore, therefore the international organization offers diverse programs and support mechanisms tailored to Latvian researchers. Applications for these programs are open throughout the year.
Latvia has been a member of EMBO since December 2023. Latvian scientists are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunities offered by EMBO to expand their professional network, gain new knowledge, and promote research activities at all career stages.
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Lecture Courses Funding for courses for PhD students and postdocs and for international scientific exchange. This is funding for lecture courses for scientific exchange beyond European borders.
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Core Facility Fellowships Supporting training of core facilities staff by funding international exchanges. These fellowships fund international exchanges of up to one month between core research facilities in eligible countries. They are intended for the training of core facilities staff, including scientists and technicians, in specific techniques used in facilities that provide services to research institutions or universities. The fellowships contribute towards travel and subsistence of the fellow.
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New Venture Fellowships Supporting young scientists to enter a new field. These fellowships support early career life scientists to enter a new field of research. In memory of a bright-minded and passionate scientist, the fellowship helps researchers to pursue a new direction and transform their research trajectory by exploring feasible projects outside their current area or generating preliminary data.
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Young Investigator Programme Supporting young group leaders in Europe and beyond. This programme supports life scientists who have been group leaders for less than four years at the time of application in setting up their laboratories.
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Scientific Exchange Grants Supporting international collaborations that enable the transfer of expertise. EMBO Scientific Exchange Grants fund research exchanges of up to three months between laboratories in eligible countries. The grants facilitate collaborations with research groups with expertise, techniques, or infrastructure that is unavailable in the applicant’s laboratory.
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Workshops Funding for meetings that stimulate exchanges of the latest scientific knowledge. EMBO Workshops bring together scientists who present and discuss their latest findings in different aspects of the life sciences. The meetings last between two and five days and attract up to 450 participants.
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Postdoctoral Fellowships Supporting internationally mobile postdoctoral researchers in Europe and around the world. EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships support excellent postdoctoral researchers throughout Europe and the world for a period of up to two years.
For Latvian researchers, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of a global scientific community and foster the development of international collaborations. More information about EMBO programs, application processes, and requirements can be found on the EMBO website or by contacting the program support team via email at fellowships@embo.org.
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