The EMBL Corporate Partnership Programme invites active PhD and postdoctoral researchers to apply for short-term visitor fellowships of one to six months with an EMBL host research group, and the current round closes on 31 January 2027 at 23:59 CET. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full call and set out every condition, document and date below.
What the EMBL CPP Visitor Fellowships Offer
These short-term fellowships enable junior level scientific visitors to carry out experimental projects with an EMBL host research group. Each stay is designed to serve three purposes at once:
🤝 Building new scientific networks
🌐 Experiencing the international and interactive environment at EMBL
📈 Making progress on the visitor's own research goals
If you are new to this type of award, this guide on what a fellowship is and how it differs from a scholarship explains the basics.
About EMBL and Its Research Sites
EMBL is among the world's highest ranked scientific research organisations and aims to explore the secrets of life. It integrates 28 member states and employs close to 1,800 people across six research sites:
🇪🇸 Barcelona
🇬🇧 Cambridge (Hinxton)
🇫🇷 Grenoble
🇩🇪 Hamburg
🏛️ Heidelberg, where the headquarters is located, integrating both research groups and core facilities
🇮🇹 Rome
Training of the next generation of scientists is one of EMBL's key missions, and this fellowship scheme sits within that mission.
How the Funding Works
The funds are provided as reimbursements against travel and accommodation costs. They are flexible with other funding sources available to the awardee and can act as a top-up, as long as all sources of funding are declared to the Scientific Visitor Programme Office during the application or after the award.
Who Runs the Programme and What Support You Receive
The fellowships are administered by the Scientific Visitor Programme Office, which provides logistic and organisational support to successful awardees before and during their stay.
Who Can Apply
Awardees must meet both of the following conditions:
🎓 Be currently employed as a PhD or a postdoctoral researcher at a recognised institution of research or education, anywhere around the world (the call adds the wording "except non-sanctioned countries")
🔁 Be employed by, and return to, the home institution upon completion of the project at EMBL
There is no restriction on age, gender, nationality, scientific background or current location.
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Which Visits Are Not Covered
Visitors to EMBL Core Facilities or EMBL-EBI service teams are not covered through this fellowship scheme. Applicants based in an EMBL Member State who want to visit EMBL Core Facilities should consider applying to the Christian Boulin fellowships or to the other alternative schemes listed on EMBL's webpage.
Length of Stay and Lapsing Rules
⏱️ Only applications for a minimum stay of one month and a maximum stay of six months will be considered
📅 Fellowships not taken up through travel to the EMBL host group within six months of the award date are considered lapsed
📝 Candidates whose fellowship has lapsed need to re-apply with an updated application
Priority for First-Time Visitors
Priority will be given to supporting first-time visitors to EMBL research teams. This is not an exclusion criterion, but any previous visits to EMBL should be clearly highlighted in the completed application form.
Application Rounds During the Year
Applications are open throughout the year, with deadlines every three months:
❄️ 31 January
🌱 30 April
☀️ 31 July
🍂 30 October
Applications close at 23:59 CET on the closing date, and EMBL aims to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.
Documents in a Completed Application Package
📄 Completed application form, available from the EMBL CPP fellowships website
🗂️ Complete CV with your publications (if any) up-to-date and indexed in ORCID
✅ Confirmation of your visit from the EMBL hosting group leader
✍️ A support letter from your supervisor at your home institute
Because the confirmation from the hosting group leader is part of the package, you need to arrange your host at EMBL before you submit.
How to Apply
Submit your application through EMBL's online system, including a cover letter and a CV together with the application package listed above.
Campus Life and Benefits at EMBL
EMBL describes the following features of campus life and benefits:
🏡 Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working patterns
🚌 Free shuttle bus to and from work (Hinxton and Heidelberg)
📚 On-site library
🍽️ Subsidised on-site cafeteria(s)
👕 Casual dress code
⚽ Extensive sports and social club activities, on campus and remotely
👶 Family benefits: on-site nursery on campus
🦺 Accident at work insurance
Why Spend Time at EMBL
EMBL presents its training positions as a chance to do something meaningful: to apply your talent and passion to accelerate science and tackle some of humankind's greatest challenges, whatever your role. The official listing also includes a video on EMBL and how its work makes a difference.
Diversity and Inclusion
At EMBL/EMBO, diverse teams are seen as a driver of innovation and scientific excellence. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all genders, identities, nationalities and any other diverse backgrounds.
If you are weighing this award against other early-career options, this comparison of a fellowship, an internship and a traineeship can help you decide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the EMBL CPP visitor fellowships?
The fellowships are for researchers currently employed as a PhD or postdoctoral researcher at a recognised institution of research or education. There is no restriction on age, gender, nationality, scientific background or current location. Awardees must return to their home institution when the project at EMBL ends.
How long can a visit under this fellowship last?
Only applications for a stay of between one month and six months will be considered. The fellowship lapses if the visitor has not travelled to the EMBL host group within six months of the award date, and the candidate then needs to re-apply with an updated application.
What costs does the EMBL CPP visitor fellowship cover?
The funds are provided as reimbursements against travel and accommodation costs. They can act as a top-up alongside other funding, as long as every source of funding is declared to the Scientific Visitor Programme Office.
Can I use this fellowship to visit an EMBL Core Facility?
No, visitors to EMBL Core Facilities or EMBL-EBI service teams are not covered through this scheme. Applicants based in an EMBL Member State can consider the Christian Boulin fellowships or the other alternative schemes listed on EMBL's webpage.
Can I apply if I have already visited EMBL before?
Yes, a previous visit does not exclude you, although priority is given to first-time visitors to EMBL research teams. Earlier visits should be clearly highlighted in your completed application form.
What do I need to submit with my application?
You need the completed application form, a complete CV with publications up-to-date and indexed in ORCID, confirmation of your visit from the EMBL hosting group leader and a support letter from your supervisor at your home institute. The online application also asks for a cover letter and a CV.
When are the application deadlines for the EMBL CPP fellowships?
Deadlines fall every three months on 31 January, 30 April, 31 July and 30 October. The current round closes on 31 January 2027 at 23:59 CET, and EMBL aims to respond within two weeks after the closing date.
Deadline
⏳ 31 January 2027
Link
Application page: https://embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EMBL/job/EMBL-CPP-Visitor-fellowships-for-PhDs-and-Postdocs--closing-31012027-_JR4706
