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Alongside training for scientists, the Science Education and Public Engagement office leads and coordinates the institute’s science education programmes and public engagement efforts.</p></div> </section> <section class="vf-grid vf-grid__col-4 | vf-u-padding__bottom--500"> <article class="vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered" > <img src="https://acxngcvroo.cloudimg.io/v7/https://www.embl.org/files/wp-content/uploads/Sara-Formichetti_0Z3A7018-l.jpg" alt="person using a computer" class="vf-card__image" loading="lazy"> <div class="vf-card__content | vf-stack vf-stack--400"><h3 class="vf-card__heading"><a class="vf-card__link" href="/about/info/embl-international-phd-programme/">Predoctoral fellows <svg aria-hidden="true" class="vf-card__heading__icon | vf-icon vf-icon-arrow--inline-end" width="1em" height="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M0 12c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12s12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0C5.376.008.008 5.376 0 12zm13.707-5.209l4.5 4.5a1 1 0 010 1.414l-4.5 4.5a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414l2.366-2.367a.25.25 0 00-.177-.424H6a1 1 0 010-2h8.482a.25.25 0 00.177-.427l-2.366-2.368a1 1 0 011.414-1.414z" fill="currentColor" fill-rule="nonzero"></path></svg> </a></h3> <p class="vf-card__text">Discover the EMBL International PhD programme for Life Sciences, interdisciplinary and unique.</p> </div> </article> <article class="vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered" > <img src="https://acxngcvroo.cloudimg.io/v7/https://www.embl.org/files/wp-content/uploads/PostDocRetreat.jpg" alt="person watching a lecture" class="vf-card__image" loading="lazy"> <div class="vf-card__content | vf-stack vf-stack--400"><h3 class="vf-card__heading"><a class="vf-card__link" href="/about/info/postdoctoral-programme/">Postdoctoral fellows <svg aria-hidden="true" class="vf-card__heading__icon | vf-icon vf-icon-arrow--inline-end" width="1em" height="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M0 12c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12s12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0C5.376.008.008 5.376 0 12zm13.707-5.209l4.5 4.5a1 1 0 010 1.414l-4.5 4.5a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414l2.366-2.367a.25.25 0 00-.177-.424H6a1 1 0 010-2h8.482a.25.25 0 00.177-.427l-2.366-2.368a1 1 0 011.414-1.414z" fill="currentColor" fill-rule="nonzero"></path></svg> </a></h3> <p class="vf-card__text">Embark on your path to independence in a collaborative and world class research environment.</p> </div> </article> <article class="vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered" > <img src="https://acxngcvroo.cloudimg.io/v7/https://www.embl.org/files/wp-content/uploads/EMBL_Services_EMCF_CMYK-m.jpg" alt="scientific machine" class="vf-card__image" loading="lazy"> <div class="vf-card__content | vf-stack vf-stack--400"><h3 class="vf-card__heading"><a class="vf-card__link" href="/training/arise-programme/">ARISE <svg aria-hidden="true" class="vf-card__heading__icon | vf-icon vf-icon-arrow--inline-end" width="1em" height="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M0 12c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12s12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0C5.376.008.008 5.376 0 12zm13.707-5.209l4.5 4.5a1 1 0 010 1.414l-4.5 4.5a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414l2.366-2.367a.25.25 0 00-.177-.424H6a1 1 0 010-2h8.482a.25.25 0 00.177-.427l-2.366-2.368a1 1 0 011.414-1.414z" fill="currentColor" fill-rule="nonzero"></path></svg> </a></h3> <p class="vf-card__text">Develop innovative life-science technologies as an ARISE fellow at one of EMBL's sites.</p> </div> </article> <article class="vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered" > <img src="https://acxngcvroo.cloudimg.io/v7/https://www.embl.org/files/wp-content/uploads/EES18-01DSC_5740-l-1.jpg" alt="people at a table" class="vf-card__image" loading="lazy"> <div class="vf-card__content | vf-stack vf-stack--400"><h3 class="vf-card__heading"><a class="vf-card__link" href="/events/">Courses & conferences <svg aria-hidden="true" class="vf-card__heading__icon | vf-icon vf-icon-arrow--inline-end" width="1em" height="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M0 12c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12s12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0C5.376.008.008 5.376 0 12zm13.707-5.209l4.5 4.5a1 1 0 010 1.414l-4.5 4.5a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414l2.366-2.367a.25.25 0 00-.177-.424H6a1 1 0 010-2h8.482a.25.25 0 00.177-.427l-2.366-2.368a1 1 0 011.414-1.414z" fill="currentColor" fill-rule="nonzero"></path></svg> </a></h3> <p class="vf-card__text">Share and expand research, knowledge and contacts through face-to-face and virtual interaction.</p> </div> </article> <article class="vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered" > <img src="https://acxngcvroo.cloudimg.io/v7/https://www.embl.org/files/wp-content/uploads/ELLS-container_training_150ppi.png" alt="people using a microscope" class="vf-card__image" loading="lazy"> <div class="vf-card__content | vf-stack vf-stack--400"><h3 class="vf-card__heading"><a class="vf-card__link" href="/about/science-education-public-engagement/">Science Education and Public Engagement <svg aria-hidden="true" class="vf-card__heading__icon | vf-icon vf-icon-arrow--inline-end" width="1em" height="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M0 12c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12s12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0C5.376.008.008 5.376 0 12zm13.707-5.209l4.5 4.5a1 1 0 010 1.414l-4.5 4.5a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414l2.366-2.367a.25.25 0 00-.177-.424H6a1 1 0 010-2h8.482a.25.25 0 00.177-.427l-2.366-2.368a1 1 0 011.414-1.414z" fill="currentColor" fill-rule="nonzero"></path></svg> </a></h3> <p class="vf-card__text">Participate in inspiring programmes for teachers, young learners and the public.</p> </div> </article> <article class="vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered" > <img src="https://acxngcvroo.cloudimg.io/v7/https://www.embl.org/files/wp-content/uploads/1907_summerschool_microscope-EMBL-m.jpg" alt="person using scientific machinery" class="vf-card__image" loading="lazy"> <div class="vf-card__content | vf-stack vf-stack--400"><h3 class="vf-card__heading"><a class="vf-card__link" href="/about/info/undergraduates/">Undergraduates <svg aria-hidden="true" class="vf-card__heading__icon | vf-icon vf-icon-arrow--inline-end" width="1em" height="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M0 12c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12s12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0C5.376.008.008 5.376 0 12zm13.707-5.209l4.5 4.5a1 1 0 010 1.414l-4.5 4.5a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414l2.366-2.367a.25.25 0 00-.177-.424H6a1 1 0 010-2h8.482a.25.25 0 00.177-.427l-2.366-2.368a1 1 0 011.414-1.414z" fill="currentColor" fill-rule="nonzero"></path></svg> </a></h3> <p class="vf-card__text">Train at EMBL during your undergraduate degree in all natural and formal sciences.</p> </div> </article> <article class="vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered" > <img src="https://acxngcvroo.cloudimg.io/v7/https://www.embl.org/files/wp-content/uploads/Metabolomics_31-m.jpg" alt="person in a lab" class="vf-card__image" loading="lazy"> <div class="vf-card__content | vf-stack vf-stack--400"><h3 class="vf-card__heading"><a class="vf-card__link" href="/about/info/scientific-visitor-programme/">Scientific visitors <svg aria-hidden="true" class="vf-card__heading__icon | vf-icon vf-icon-arrow--inline-end" width="1em" height="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M0 12c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12s12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0C5.376.008.008 5.376 0 12zm13.707-5.209l4.5 4.5a1 1 0 010 1.414l-4.5 4.5a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414l2.366-2.367a.25.25 0 00-.177-.424H6a1 1 0 010-2h8.482a.25.25 0 00.177-.427l-2.366-2.368a1 1 0 011.414-1.414z" fill="currentColor" fill-rule="nonzero"></path></svg> </a></h3> <p class="vf-card__text">Develop collaborations by visiting an EMBL research group.</p> </div> </article> <article class="vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered" > <img src="https://acxngcvroo.cloudimg.io/v7/https://www.embl.org/files/wp-content/uploads/EMBL_Services_EDIT_COVID-PORTAL_CMYK-m.jpg" alt="person using a computer" class="vf-card__image" loading="lazy"> <div class="vf-card__content | vf-stack vf-stack--400"><h3 class="vf-card__heading"><a class="vf-card__link" href="/training/self-paced-learning/">Self-paced learning <svg aria-hidden="true" class="vf-card__heading__icon | vf-icon vf-icon-arrow--inline-end" width="1em" height="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M0 12c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12s12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0C5.376.008.008 5.376 0 12zm13.707-5.209l4.5 4.5a1 1 0 010 1.414l-4.5 4.5a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414l2.366-2.367a.25.25 0 00-.177-.424H6a1 1 0 010-2h8.482a.25.25 0 00.177-.427l-2.366-2.368a1 1 0 011.414-1.414z" fill="currentColor" fill-rule="nonzero"></path></svg> </a></h3> <p class="vf-card__text">Access our self-paced courses with a focus on research carried out at EMBL.</p> </div> </article> </section> <hr class="vf-divider"> <section class="embl-grid" id="fellowship"> <div class="vf-section-header"><h2 class="vf-section-header__heading"> Apply for an EMBL fellowship programme</h2></div> <div class="vf-grid vf-grid__col-3"> <article class="vf-summary"> <h3 class="vf-summary__title"> <a href="/about/info/embl-international-phd-programme/application/" class="vf-summary__link">PhD Programme</a> </h3> <p class="vf-summary__text">The call for applications to the EMBL International PhD Programme is currently open until 10 March 2025.</p> </article> <article class="vf-summary"> <h3 class="vf-summary__title"> <a href="/about/info/postdoctoral-programme/eipod-linc-exploring-life-in-context/" class="vf-summary__link">Postdoctoral fellowships</a> </h3> <p class="vf-summary__text">The 2024 EIPOD-exploring life in context (EIPOD-LinC) call is open until February 13, 2025.</p> </article> <article class="vf-summary"> <h3 class="vf-summary__title"> <a href="/training/arise2/" class="vf-summary__link">ARISE2</a> </h3> <p class="vf-summary__text">The next call for the ARISE2 programme will open on 30 June 2025. 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It promotes advanced training activities at all six EMBL sites, between EMBL and its sister institution <a href="https://www.embo.org/">EMBO</a>, and with research organisations in the <a href="/about/member-states/">EMBL member states</a>.</p> <p>EMBL's internal training activities support <a href="/about/info/embl-international-phd-programme/">PhD students</a>, <a href="/about/info/postdoctoral-programme/">postdoctoral fellows</a> and <a href="/about/info/arise/">technology developers</a> to advance their careers as members of an EMBL group or team. The <a href="/training/complementary-scientific-skills-training/">EMBL Fellows’ Complementary Skills</a> and the <a href="/about/info/embl-fellows-career-service/">EMBL Fellows’ Career Service</a> provide additional career development support tailored for EMBL PhD students and postdocs.</p> <p>Its external training activities include a rich programme of courses and conferences, as well as supporting scientific visitors coming to the lab. 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