Stanford Medicine Call for Applications: Bridging Excellence Postdoc Program

The Bridging Excellence Postdoc Program is a joint postdoctoral program between EMBL and the Stanford University School of Medicine (SoM) and the School of Humanities & Sciences (H&S). Ambitious early stage scientists propose high-impact, creative collaborations between at least one lab from the Stanford SoM or H&S, and one lab from EMBL. By leveraging the opportunities at two leading institutions, fellows can gain valuable experience in two distinct research environments and develop a global profile. As well as access to researchers and technology at both sites, fellows can take advantage of the first-rate postdoctoral training opportunities from both institutions.

The fellowship includes funding (up to €240,000 per fellowship) for:

  • A standard 3 year EMBL stipend (including family allowances and social security benefits: more information here).
  • A contribution towards lab consumables.
  • A travel and accommodation supplement for visit(s) to Stanford.
  • Funds for attending an international conference.

Eligibility:

  • Bridging Excellence Fellowships are open to all researchers, regardless of nationality, gender, or scientific background.
  • Postdocs who have held their PhD degree no more than 2 years before the application are eligible for a fellowship. Students who are currently pursuing their PhD are able to apply, provided you have been awarded your PhD before taking up the fellowship. 
  • Applicants must be prepared to be internationally mobile, be driven to create research synergies, conduct high-impact science, and be excited by the prospect of being an ambassador for transatlantic science.
  • A note on eligibility for postdocs currently employed at EMBL or Stanford:
    • Postdoctoral fellows and students who have been, or are currently employed at Stanford are able to apply provided they meet the eligibility requirements above. 
    • Postdoctoral fellows who have been, or are currently employed at EMBL are able to apply, provided that acceptance of a 3 year fellowship does not exceed the maximum limit of employment as a postdoctoral fellow at EMBL (5 years). Researchers who are currently completing, or have completed their PhD at EMBL are not eligible.

Read more here

Applications deadline June 6, 2021.

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