About
The EMBO | IndiaBioscience Online Course on Writing Successful Fellowship Applications is a specialized training program jointly organized by EMBO Global Activities, IndiaBioscience, and Fellowsherpa. The course is designed to help researchers navigate the highly competitive scientific funding landscape and develop strong fellowship applications.
Through lectures, interactive workshops, practical exercises, and personalized feedback sessions, participants will learn:
- How to identify suitable fellowship opportunities
- How to select and approach potential host laboratories and supervisors
- Strategies for preparing competitive fellowship applications
- Understanding eligibility requirements, documentation, and application guidelines
- Managing post-submission and post-decision processes
- Best practices for writing effective supervisor contact emails and research proposals
Participants will work with mock applications and receive guidance from experienced trainers with expertise in international fellowship programs, including EMBO and Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowships.
Eligibility
- Senior PhD students
- Early postdoctoral researchers
- Researchers planning to apply for national or international fellowships
- Individuals seeking training in scientific grant and fellowship writing
Eligible degrees may include:
- PhD
- Integrated PhD
- MD-PhD
- Early-career Postdoctoral Researchers
How to apply
- Visit the official event page.
- Review the eligibility criteria and course details.
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit the required information before the deadline.
- Await selection notification from the organizers.
Deadline
20 June 2026