RFAs: EMBL-UNESCO Residency in Infection Biology Research (Africa)

The successful candidates will carry out a short-term research project at one of EMBL’s European sites. This call is intended for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows, as well as early-career faculty whose primary affiliation is with a research group based in Africa.

Each selected candidate will be hosted by one of the eight participating group leaders specializing in this theme. The host laboratories are based in Heidelberg (Germany), Barcelona (Spain), Grenoble (France), and Cambridge (United Kingdom). These research groups investigate a wide range of topics related to infection biology and host-pathogen interactions, offering diverse expertise and research approaches.

Eligibility Criteria

• This call for applications is open to female scientists conducting research in infection biology:
  • Open to female scientists conducting research in infection biology.
  • Applicants must be primarily affiliated with an institution in Africa.
• Eligible career stages:
  • Advanced PhD researchers
  • Postdoctoral fellows
  • Early-career group leaders (within five years of starting a tenure-track position)
  • A support letter from a supervisor or mentor is required.

Evaluation Criteria

• Initial review by hosting group leaders
  • Hosting group leaders will evaluate all applications submitted for placements in their laboratories.
  • They will rank their preferred candidates for interviews.
  • Applicants who are not selected for further consideration will be notified immediately.
• Panel interview invitation
  • The infection biology co-chairs will invite the top-ranked candidates to participate in an online panel interview.
• Final decision and notification
  • After the interviews, candidates will be informed of the final selection results.
  • The final decisions will be communicated by May 2025.

For more information, visit UNESCO.