EMBO Global Investigators receive a financial award of 7,000 euros per year for the duration of their programme membership.
Networking is a key aspect of the programme. Funds are available for EMBO Global Investigators for:
Networking and scientific exchange
Networking is a core element of the programme. Funds are available to support:
- Attending or organising regional and international scientific meetings
- Visiting other research institutions to give seminars or to initiate or continue collaborations
- Inviting researchers to give scientific lectures at the home institute
- Delivering scientific seminar series at local, regional, or national level
- Attending EMBO Young Investigator Network annual meetings, retreats, and sectoral meetings
Professional development and support
Global Investigators benefit from a wide range of training and support opportunities, including:
- Training in research leadership and management through EMBO Lab Leadership Courses
- Professional development courses
- Coverage of publication fees in EMBO Press journals
- Manuscript and grant proposal editing services
- Childcare support when attending conferences
Support for the research group
- Access to EMBL Core Facilities in Heidelberg
- Sending research group members to other laboratories to carry out experiments or learn new techniques
- Organising joint group meetings with other laboratories
- Arranging a lab retreat
- Participation in an annual course for PhD students
A unique international network
Global Investigators are members of the EMBO Young Investigator Network, which includes Young Investigators, Global Investigators, and Installation Grantees. They benefit from ongoing opportunities to meet and interact with peers across Europe and beyond.
While fostering collaborations with European scientists is a key objective, the programme also aims to strengthen local exchanges and build EMBO communities outside Europe. As a result, programme benefits are not limited to interactions with other EMBO programme members.
For detailed information on the benefits, please refer to the Programme Guide for Global Investigators.