How to Write a Successful EMBO Fellowship Application
Early career researchers interested in applying for an EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship are invited to join the three-day online course Writing Successful EMBO Fellowship Applications. Combining expert guidance with hands-on writing workshops, the course provides practical advice on preparing competitive fellowship applications and navigating the EMBO application process.
Applying for a fellowship is often an early career researcher’s first encounter with the highly competitive world of scientific funding. The online course Writing Successful EMBO Fellowship Applications, organized by Fellowsherpa, offers comprehensive training designed to help doctoral students and early postdoctoral researchers maximize their chances of success.
Over three interactive days, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship programme, including eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, and every stage of the application process. The course also covers broader principles applicable to fellowship applications in general, from selecting an appropriate host laboratory to presenting scientific ideas in a clear and compelling way. Practical writing workshops and exercises before, during, and after the live sessions ensure that participants receive hands-on experience in developing strong applications. The programme also includes a brief introduction to the EMBO Scientific Exchange Grants.
The course will be led by two internationally recognized experts with extensive experience in scientific publishing and research funding. Thiago Carvalho has held leadership positions in graduate education, served as a senior scientific editor for the Journal of Experimental Medicine, and previously produced the EMBO Podcast. David del Álamo, former Head of the EMBO Fellowship Programme, has served as editor for The EMBO Journal and EMBO Reports and has extensive experience in research evaluation and scientific editing.
This highly practical online course provides an excellent opportunity for researchers planning to apply for an EMBO fellowship or other international funding schemes to strengthen their applications and gain valuable insights into the fellowship selection process.
