The Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) has opened applications for its 2027 Short-Term Fellowships, a research funding opportunity that supports PhD students and early-career scientists seeking additional laboratory experience and international research collaborations.
The fellowship provides financial assistance to researchers undertaking short research visits at laboratories in other FEBS countries. It is particularly useful for scientists who want to learn specialised techniques, access research facilities, and acquire skills not available at their home institutions.
FEBS Short-Term Fellowships Overview
The programme supports research visits that promote scientific cooperation between laboratories within the FEBS area. Applicants are expected to identify a suitable host laboratory in a different FEBS country and explain how the proposed visit will contribute to their research training and scientific development.
The 2027 programme has two application calls covering research visits between March 2027 and February 2028.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Host organisation | Federation of European Biochemical Societies |
| Programme type | Research Fellowship |
| Eligible applicants | PhD students and early-career researchers |
| Duration | Up to 2 months |
| Exceptional duration | Up to 3 months |
| Daily allowance | €100 |
| Travel allowance | €300 |
| First-call deadline | December 10, 2026 |
Benefits of the FEBS Short-Term Fellowships
- €100 per day towards subsistence expenses.
- €300 towards travel expenses.
- Possible additional travel support in exceptional circumstances.
- Opportunities to learn specialised laboratory techniques.
- Access to research facilities at host institutions.
- Opportunities to establish international scientific collaborations.
- Professional development for early-career researchers.
- Opportunities to expand academic research experience.
FEBS Short-Term Fellowships Eligibility
- Applicants must be PhD students or early-career researchers.
- PhD applicants are strongly recommended to have at least one published paper as a main author.
- Early-career researchers must have obtained their PhD within the previous four years.
- Early-career applicants should have a strong publication record.
- Applicants must belong to a FEBS Constituent Society.
- They must work in a laboratory located in a FEBS country.
- The proposed research visit must be to a laboratory in a different FEBS country.
- The research visit must contribute to scientific training or collaboration.
Apply for the FEBS Short-Term Fellowships
Interested researchers should visit the official FEBS Short-Term Fellowships webpage and review the current application guidelines. They should identify a suitable laboratory in another FEBS country and establish contact with the proposed host researcher before preparing their application.
Going further, applicants must prepare their curriculum vitae, research information, details of the proposed visit, and other supporting documents requested by FEBS. The online application must be completed in English and submitted through the official application system within the relevant application period.
FEBS Short-Term Fellowships Application Deadline
The 2027 programme has two application calls:
- First call: November 1 – December 10, 2026.
- Second call: May 1 – June 10, 2027.
The first call is currently accepting applications, and also if you want more information, you can visit the official page through the link below;
Official Website: FEBS Short-Term Fellowships
FAQs
Who can apply for FEBS Short-Term Fellowships?
PhD students and early-career researchers who meet the membership and geographical requirements.
How much is the daily allowance?
The fellowship provides €100 per day towards subsistence expenses.
How long does the research visit last?
Up to two months, or exceptionally three months.
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