The Global Investigator Programme was launched in 2019 to forge a network that supports the next generation of scientific leaders that have started their laboratories in EMBC Associate Member States (currently India and Singapore) or in countries or territories covered by a cooperation agreement with EMBC (currently Chile and Taiwan). The Programme provides the selected scientists with funding and platforms for networking with other life scientists in the same region and those in Europe, encouraging the establishment of cooperation across international borders.

What does it take to apply to join the EMBO Global Investigator Network?

Applicants must:

• Have been group leaders of a laboratory for at least one year and for less than six years on 1 January in the year of the application* 

• Perform life science research in an EMBC Associate Member State (currently India and Singapore) or in a country or territory covered by a cooperation agreement with EMBC (currently Chile and Taiwan)

• Have published at least one last author paper in an international peer-reviewed journal from work carried out in their laboratory 

*Extended eligibility period for candidates with children or under exceptional circumstances may apply

Funds are available for EMBO Global Investigators for:

• Visiting laboratories in Europe to give a scientific seminar or to plan or continue a collaboration

• Training in research leadership and management skills through EMBO Lab Leadership Courses

• Inviting other EMBO Global Investigators, EMBO Members or current EMBO Young Investigators to give a scientific lecture at their institute

• Organising joint group meetings with other laboratories

• Attending or organising regional or international scientific meetings

• Attending the biennial EMBO Global Investigator Network meeting with EMBO Members and EMBO Young Investigators

• A lab retreat

• Plus further benefits: mentorship by an EMBO Member, research integrity training and access to childcare support when attending conferences.

What does it take to apply to join the EMBO Global Investigator Network?

Applicants must:

• Have been group leaders of a laboratory for at least one year and for less than six years on 1 January in the year of the application* 

• Perform life science research in an EMBC Associate Member State (currently India and Singapore) or in a country or territory covered by a cooperation agreement with EMBC (currently Chile and Taiwan) 

• Have published at least one last author paper in an international peer-reviewed journal from work carried out in their laboratory *Extended eligibility period for candidates with children or under exceptional circumstances may apply.

Applications to the Global Investigator Network Programme are accepted annually via an online system. The application includes an online form and an offline form. 

Application process

• The application deadline is 1 June 2019, 14:00 CEST. After this, the Global Activities office confirms candidates that their application has been successfully received. 
• Applications of eligible candidates are sent to the EMBO Global Investigator Network Committee for a confidential review that will be used for pre-screening. 
• Following pre-screening, approximately 20 applicants will be invited by email to a panel interview with an EMBO Member who is an expert in the applicant’s research area. The remaining candidates are also informed of the outcome of their application by email. 
• A final decision is made at the EMBO Global Investigator Network Committee meeting and candidates will be informed of the outcome of their application by email. 

Required documentation

The complete application for the Global Investigator Network Programme consists of: 

• CV
• Short summary of ongoing research 
• Details of funding available to the laboratory 
• List of publications and details of applicant’s three best papers 
• Description of the applicant’s research vision 
• Three letters of reference 
• ORCID ID

For detailed information on the application process, key dates and required documentation, please consult the application guidelines.

View details and apply online: https://​www​.embo​.org/​f​u​n​d​i​n​g​-​a​w​a​r​d​s​/​g​l​o​b​a​l​-​i​n​v​e​s​t​i​g​ators

Contact: global@​embo.​org