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Wednesday, 23. July 2025

Young Investigator Programme

Funding info


The EMBO Young Investigator Program supports promising junior group leaders in life science disciplines who have been leading their own research group for less than four years. The program offers four years of financial support for networking activities as well as access to training opportunities, lab member support and mentoring. The application deadline for the program is April 1.

Support from the KL Research Service

  • Strategic advice on the project application and any issues relating to your research project
  • Searching for suitable cooperation partners
  • Assistance with developing your ideas and proposal checking
  • Assistance with meeting the requirements of the funding guidelines and internal KL guidelines
  • Administrative support with obtaining approval for research projects from the KL rector’s office

If you intend to submit a proposal, please contact the Research Management Unit as soon as possible, at least 2 weeks before the deadline.