New EMBO grants help scientists set up labs in Europe
EMBO launched a new funding scheme to attract leading life scientists to Europe. EMBO Strategic Development Installation Grants will help researchers set up laboratories in a member state of the EMBC, EMBO's intergovernmental funding body. So far Croatia, the Czech Republic, Poland, Portugal and Turkey have signed up for the scheme.
The aim of the new grants is to strengthen the scientific infrastructure of the participating countries strategically by bringing talented scientists into their research communities. Successful applicants will receive an annual award of 50,000 Euro per year. The grants will give awardees the extra support they need to get their labs started in the participating countries and establish a reputation within the European scientific community.
According to EMBO, selection for the Strategic Development Installation Grants will be highly competitive. The scheme will be run by the EMBO Young Investigator Programme with the same attention to scientific excellence. Eligibility criteria include a first-class scientific background and publication record.
A key element of the Strategic Development Installation Grants will be a guarantee of continued career opportunities for awardees beyond the duration of the grant. Receiving institutes are being asked to make a commitment to ongoing support of the scientists. The new grants build on the EMBO/HHMI Startup Grants, which are currently supporting six scientists setting up labs in Central Europe.
Application deadline is 15 July 2006.
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