SciLifeLab and EMBL (European Molecular Biology Laboratory, one of the world’s leading research institutions and Europe’s flagship laboratory for life sciences), have intensified collaboration between the two organizations under a joint Memorandum of Understanding.

As part of this initiative, SciLifeLab will provide financial support for exchange visits between SciLifeLab and an EMBL site during 2023.

Eligibility: Financial support is provided for SciLifeLab infrastructure personnel, SciLifeLab Group leaders, and PhD students or researchers in these groups, that will visit an EMBL facility or EMBL research group during 2023, or that will take part in a course, workshop or conference hosted by EMBL. Either an invitation from the EMBL host (facility or research group) or a proof of acceptance (for course and conference participation) must be included in the application.

Financial information:
The grant covers travel, accommodation, and course or conference fee (if any) up to 20000 SEK.
To get reimbursed, all costs shall be reported by invoice to KTH as soon as possible but not later than December 13, 2023. Please note that, private expenses will be not be reimbursed. Your institution shall cover the costs and send the invoice to KTH for reimbursement.

Deadline for application: April 9, 2023

Next call for exchange visits will open in August, 2023

Criteria of selection:
In case of equivalent applications, the grant will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis.