Call for Applications – EMBL‑UNESCO Residency in Infection Biology Research (2026) Click to teach Gmail this conversation is important
Ganesh Satarkar
Dear OWSD Members,
We are pleased to share an exciting new opportunity open to advanced women scientists based in Africa: the EMBL‑UNESCO Residency in Infection Biology Research, supported by the Friends of EMBL, the European Foundation for Urology (EFU), and the Runnebaum Stiftung.
This initiative is part of the Memorandum of Understanding between EMBL and UNESCO to strengthen collaboration in open science, capacity building in developing countries, sharing of scientific resources, and the promotion of gender equality in science.
About the Programme
The residency offers 3–6 month research placements within leading research groups at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)—one of the world’s top research institutions dedicated to exploring the fundamental principles of life across its sites in Heidelberg, Barcelona, Grenoble, Hamburg, Cambridge (Hinxton), and Rome.
Successful candidates will be hosted by an EMBL group leader and integrated into an ongoing research project. They will have the opportunity to:
- Acquire new wet‑lab and/or computational skills
- Benefit from EMBL’s state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure
- Join a vibrant, international scientific community
- Expand their research programme and strengthen their international networks
- Contribute to capacity building in their home institutions and regions
Eligibility
This call is open to:
- Advanced female PhD fellows
- Postdoctoral scholars
- Tenure‑track group leaders
Applicants must have a primary affiliation with a research group/programme based in Africa.
Applications are especially encouraged from:
- OWSD fellows and alumnae
- L’Oréal‑UNESCO For Women in Science awardees
Ideal candidates will have demonstrated research excellence and a clear vision for how this residency will enhance both their own research and the scientific capacity of their home institution or region
Full details—including scope, participating EMBL groups, selection procedure, important dates, and application instructions—are available on the programme webpage:
👉https://www.embl.org/about/info/scientific-visitor-programme/fellowships/embl-unesco-fellowships/
We strongly encourage eligible OWSD members to apply and take advantage of this unique opportunity to advance their scientific careers, build global collaborations, and contribute to strengthening infection biology research across the African continent.
For any further questions, please refer to the contact information provided on the programme page.
With best wishes,
 | OWSD Secretariat Women. Science. Development. |
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Mr. Ganesh Shrirang Satarkar (Nale)
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M.A. Sociology (Pursuing), Central University of Haryana
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