NO.
We regret to inform that virtual participation cannot be supported by the EMERALD stipend, only on-site visits with active participation (talk or poster).
Reimbursement of expenses will take place after the event as an expense claim based on provided documents. Only expenses with original expense receipt will be reimbursed thus, all receipts for the reimbursable expenses must be kept and uploaded when making the reimbursements.
Together with the expense claim form, a short report on the activity will have to be submitted.
Students – NO, PhD candidates – YES.
At this moment there is no (it might appear later), but all points described on the website must be addressed.
YES, but:
- You can apply for further funding only after using the funds awarded in the previous competition.
- In case of higher demand the priority will be given to people applying for the first time to allow forming more new collaborations.
Yes, the best approach is to contact the EMBL researcher you wish to invite directly. It is also possible to apply for funding for a conference or symposium.
YES, we encourage it!
Yes. You may apply for an EMBL course even if its application deadline coincides with the EMERALD evaluation deadline. Please note that we cannot guarantee a positive funding decision in advance. The outcome depends on the number and quality of submitted proposals and on maintaining a balance between different types of activities (e.g., courses vs. collaboration visits).
According to EMBL, course applications are evaluated 2–3 weeks after the application deadline. The registration fee is paid only after acceptance, and applicants may withdraw their participation before results are announced.
This means you can submit your EMERALD funding application even if you are still awaiting the EMBL decision.
A recommended approach is:
- submit your EMBL course application by their deadline,
- submit your EMERALD funding application in parallel,
- once EMBL announces results (2–3 weeks later), confirm your participation or withdraw if funding is not secured.
These are awarded, among others, based on:
- scientific merit of the application (achievements, projects, publications, research plans),
- institutional background (participants from widening countries receive additional consideration),
- justification of financial need,
- expected impact of the course on the applicant’s career development.
We strongly encourage applying for these opportunities regardless of your EMERALD funding status.