EMBL ARISE2 Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2026 | 17 Fellowships for STEM Researchers
Organization
EMBO (European Molecular Biology Organization)
Duration
3 Years
Fellowship Amount
Fellowship stipend depends on the EMBL host country and fellowship year.
Overview
About the Organization
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is an intergovernmental life sciences research organisation with laboratories and research sites across Europe. EMBL conducts molecular biology research, develops advanced scientific technologies, and supports training and research infrastructure development.
About the Fellowship
ARISE2 stands for Career Accelerator for Research Infrastructure Scientists. It is an MSCA-funded postdoctoral fellowship programme designed for STEM researchers who want to use technology and method development expertise to advance life sciences.
The 2026 call offers 17 fellowships for three years. Fellows work on the development or improvement of scientific technologies and methods that can support researchers and become integrated into research infrastructures. The programme includes specialised training, career development, service provision experience, and external secondments.
How to Apply
- Read the ARISE2 Guide for Applicants.
- Complete the official ARISE2 application form.
- Develop a research project proposal using the prescribed project template.
- Complete the Horizon Europe ethics self-evaluation.
- Identify and contact a participating EMBL supervisor to discuss the project idea.
- Convert the completed application form and project proposal with ethics prescreen into a single PDF.
- Submit the application through the official online application portal.
- Ensure that at least one and up to three references are submitted by the deadline.
Who Can Apply
Applicants should:
- Hold a PhD by the applicable call deadline, including candidates who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but are awaiting formal degree award.
- Have prior experience in technology or method development.
- Have expertise relevant to EMBL research infrastructures and life science services.
- Be interested in developing or improving technologies for life science research.
- Meet the ARISE2 mobility requirements.
- Have no more than the permitted prior association with EMBL under the programme mobility rules.
- Submit the mandatory application, project, and ethics documentation.
Why Apply
- Receive a three-year postdoctoral fellowship.
- Work at EMBL's advanced life science research infrastructures.
- Develop cutting-edge scientific technologies and methods.
- Receive structured research infrastructure management training.
- Gain career development and mentoring support.
- Undertake external secondments and interdisciplinary visits.
- Build international academic and industry networks.
- Access training in data science, FAIR and open research, technology transfer, entrepreneurship, project management, and communication.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Call Opening | 30 June 2026 |
| Application Deadline | 30 September 2026 |
| Interviews | 25–27 November 2026 |
| Fellowship Start | 1 January 2027 or within the following 4 months |
The 2026 interview dates and reference deadline are confirmed on the official ARISE2 page.
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Fellowship Rates
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Financial Support
Fellowship Amount: Fellowship stipend depends on the EMBL host country and fellowship year.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should demonstrate experience in technology or method development relevant to life science research infrastructures. Applicants from STEM backgrounds with expertise in scientific technologies, computational methods, AI, machine learning, data science, bioinformatics, imaging, robotics, automation, engineering, or related fields may apply depending on the proposed project and participating EMBL host. Mobility and programme requirements also apply.
Important Dates
| 0 | Call Opening: 30 June 2026 |
| 1 | Application Deadline: 30 September 2026 |
| 2 | Interview Dates: 25–27 November 2026 |
| 3 | Fellowship Start: 1 January 2027 or within the next four months |
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