In memory of a bright-minded and passionate scientist, the EMBO New Venture Fellowship will help early career scientists explore topics outside their current area to allow them to pursue a new research direction in their future work.

Suzanne Eaton was an internationally acclaimed scientist, known for her contribution to cell signalling, tissue mechanics and, more recently, regulation of metabolism during development, and mathematical modelling.She was actively engaged in multi-disciplinary research and encouraged others to overcome the challenges of entering a new field for the benefit of intellectual and scientific advancement.

With the desire of many to honour Suzanne as a scientist, mentor, and friend, a fund was established in her memory. These funds can now be invested in science, in Suzanne’s honor. Donations to the Suzanne Eaton Memorial Fund continue to be gratefully accepted at: https://​www​.bet​ter​place​.org/​e​n​/​p​r​o​j​e​c​t​s​/​7​1​7​8​0​-​s​u​z​a​n​n​e​-​e​a​t​o​n​-fund.

Applicants must be active researchers with a minimum of 2 years’ research experience at the PhD level, and no more than 2 years’ experience as an independent group leader.

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Two application calls will take place, funding up to 3 fellowships per call. The first call will open on 1^st March 2021 and accept applications until 13:00 CET on 1^st June 2021. Funding decisions will be made in September 2021, and the awards are available from 1^st October 2021. The second call will open in spring 2022 (exact dates and details TBC).

The application process is handled via the online application system. Applications and supporting documentation (two references, receiving institute acceptance) are only accepted via the online application system.

Please read the EMBO New Venture Fellowship guidelines before applying online.