The Early-Career Research Fellowships are designed to support Early-career biochemists and molecular biologists, from countries that are full or associate members of IUBMB who need to travel to other laboratories in the IUBMB region for the purpose of learning new state-of-the-art techniques or for other forms of scientific collaboration or advanced training. Early-career researchers are those who received their Ph.D. more than 5 years prior to the award but not more than 15 years prior to the award.
Application Deadlines
The deadline for receipt of applications is June 15 (for travel beginning in January – September the following year). The deadline submission is 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time. Late applications will not be considered.
Reports
A comprehensive report outlining the work done in the host institution must be submitted no later than three months after completion of the visit. The report should clearly indicate the work done in terms of the original proposal in the application and should be countersigned by the Head of the host laboratory.
Acknowledgment of receipt of the Fellowship must be made in any publication(s) that arise(s) as a result of the visit.
Application Details
Provide the following information in the IUBMB Early-Career Research Fellowships.
A comprehensive budget indicating all costs and all other sources of support, indicating whether they are already awarded or applied for. Documentation should include a quote provided by a travel agent and be based on the costs of the cheapest flight available. A complete curriculum vitae of the applicant listing all publications.
A letter of acceptance from the Head of the host institute, countersigned by the leader of the group in which the applicant will work, stating that the institute will host the applicant. This letter should also give an indication of the living expenses for the duration of the visit and what contribution, if any, the host institution will make towards these costs
Proof of membership in your local society that is an Adhering or Associate Adhering body of IUBMB.
A list of publications by the direct host during the past five years.
A letter of recommendation from the Head of the department of the applicant’s home institution indicating the reasons why the Fellowship would be beneficial. This letter should also list all other Fellowships previously received by the applicant, especially for travel abroad to attend meetings or to study at another institution.
Conditions of Fellowships
The Fellowships will be awarded for travel lasting 1 – 2 months. The fellowship is intended to cover travel and incidental costs, as well as living expenses, to a maximum of US$ 6,000. The following conditions shall apply:
Sponsor Institute/Organizations: International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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Address: Keizersgracht 695-697 1017 DW Amsterdam
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Jun 15, 2025
Jun 15, 2025
$6,000
Affiliation: International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Address: Keizersgracht 695-697 1017 DW Amsterdam
Website URL: https://iubmb.org/about/standing-orders-and-statutes/standing-orders/iubmb-early-career-research-fellowships/
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