Applications are now open for the ARISE2 Fellowship Programme, a prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)-funded postdoctoral opportunity hosted by the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL). This programme is designed for STEM professionals passionate about developing or improving technologies and methods for life science research. With a deadline of September 30, 2025, ARISE2 offers 17 fully-funded, 3-year fellowships to talented researchers worldwide, with no application fee. Eligible candidates must hold a Ph.D. by the deadline and have experience in technology or method development relevant to EMBL’s research infrastructures. The programme equips fellows with hands-on research experience, professional training, and career support to become sought-after experts in academia and industry. You can check out the List of Top 11 Postdoctoral Fellowships Worldwide
Key Details
- Programme: ARISE2 Fellowship (MSCA-funded)
- Host: European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
- Fields: Data and computational sciences, imaging and optical engineering, structural biology, mechanical engineering, biotechnology
- Number of Fellowships: 17
- Duration: 3 years
- Funding: Fully-funded (includes salary and research support)
- Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
- Application Fee: None
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Programme Structure
ARISE2 offers a robust framework with three core training areas:
1. Research Training and Practical Experience
- Research Projects: Design and execute a project to develop or improve technologies, applying them to real-world scientific questions.
- Service Provision: Optional participation in service delivery (up to 10 days/year) to understand RI operations.
- Secondments and Visits:
- Long secondment (2–6 months, or up to 11 months for collaborative projects) at a partner organization.
- Short visits (1–2 weeks) for job shadowing and interdisciplinary learning at EMBL facilities.
- User shadowing (5 days) to observe user interactions with RI services.
- Supervision: Guidance from an EMBL group leader, external co-supervisor, and career mentor.
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2. Research Infrastructure (RI) Professional Competencies
- Curriculum: Mandatory ARISE2 seminars and a one-week school covering science policy, data science, service provision, communication, RI management, and technology transfer.
- Outreach Training: Develop communication skills through public lectures, tours, and media engagements with EMBL’s Science Education and Public Engagement team.
3. Career Development and Individualized Training
- Career Development Plan (CDP): Tailored plan with EMBL’s Career Advisor, reviewed annually.
- Skill Development: Access EMBL’s training in research integrity, data protection, and professional skills.
- Support: Guidance on training options and career transitions through workshops and advising.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Academic Requirements: Ph.D. by September 30, 2025 (or defended thesis awaiting formal degree).
- Experience: Demonstrated expertise in technology/method development (academic or non-academic).
- Mobility: Open globally; prior EMBL association limited to 12 months in the last 3 years.
- Application: Use official ARISE2 application form, project template, and ethics check form; submit at least one reference (up to three) by deadline.
See also: ECTRIMS Research Fellowship Programme
Application Process
How to Apply
- Review the ARISE2 Guide for Applicants and watch the recorded information webinar.
- Propose a project to develop/improve technologies for life sciences, using the ARISE2 project proposal template and Horizon Europe ethics self-assessment.
- Contact EMBL group leaders (details available from July 1, 2025) to discuss your project.
- Propose a secondment host (2–6 months, or up to 11 months for collaborative projects) from the partner list.
- Submit via the online application portal with all required documents by September 30, 2025.
