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EMBO long term fellows. PhD scientists (generally up to 35 yrs old), work abroad in host lab Ca. 170 per year Acceptance rate of 20% Spend up to 2 yrs in host lab funded by EMBO Mean publications in this period = 1.6 Mean patent applications in this period = 0.1
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EMBO long term fellows • PhD scientists (generally up to 35 yrs old), work abroad in host lab • Ca. 170 per year • Acceptance rate of 20% • Spend up to 2 yrs in host lab funded by EMBO • Mean publications in this period = 1.6 • Mean patent applications in this period = 0.1 • Source of scientific talent, both in academia and industry
EMBO long term fellowships(deadlines 15 Feb. and 15 Aug.) • For PhD scientists (generally up to 35 yrs old) to work abroad in a host lab • Ca. 170 per year • Acceptance rate of 20% • Spend up to 2 yrs in host lab funded by EMBO • Mean publications in this period = 1.6 • Mean patent applications in this period = 0.1 • Source of scientific talent, both in academia and industry • Contact Sara Quirk (quirk@embo.org tel +49 6221 8891 117)
EMBO short term fellowships(rolling applications) • For any suitable scientist (PhD not necessary) to learn new methods or perform a specific experiment in another laboratory • Ca. 120- per year • Acceptance rate of 20% • Spend up to 3 months in host lab funded by EMBO • Contact Francoise Degrasse (degrasse@embo.org tel +49 6221 8891 117)
EMBO Young Investigator Programme (YIP) • For postdoctoral researchers working in an EMBC state within the first 3 years of setting up their own laboratory • Applicants should normally have 2 - 8 years post PhD experience, and must already be funded at time of application • Area: Molecular Biology including, but not limited to Cell Biology, Structural Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Plant Biology, Neurobiology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Bioenergetics, Virology, i.e. all areas of Life Science that include a molecular perspective in their studies. • Award of Euro 15.000 per year for 3 years + discretionary “topping up” • First round: 450 applicants, 55 accepted (12%); 22% women applied, 22% accepted were women • Contact Gerlind Wallon (wallon@embo.org tel +49 6221 8891 112)
Women in science • Scissors effect: equal or more women at first degree / PhD; < 5% professors • Fewer applications from women; why? • Culture of aggression • Little precedent > preservation of male dominated environment • Discrimination • Unequal pay • Trailing spouse problem (esp when partner also scientist) • Time off for children • Aggression recognised more than other valuable traits • Solutions: equal treatment; relaxation of age limits; provision of child-care facilities; ways back after a break; paternity leave; +ve discrimination in some cases to promote change of culture; women helping women • Contact Gerlind Wallon (wallon@embo.org tel +49 6221 8891 112)