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EMBO Event

EMBO PhD Course: Empower Your Research Journey

02 – 13 March 2026 | Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India

  • Application deadline:
    15 September 2025
  • Extended application deadline:
    7 October 2025
  • Selection results by:
    10 November 2025

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About the Event

The EMBO PhD Course is a dynamic two-week training experience designed to empower you with the essential skills needed to thrive in your research career—and beyond.

Week 1, in-person: Mastering Scientific Communication & Professional Skills

Learn to communicate your science with confidence and clarity. Through interactive workshops and hands-on sessions, you will:

  • Craft compelling abstracts and learn how to structure your research article
  • Deliver engaging research presentations tailored to different audiences
  • Explore the art of writing persuasive grant proposals
  • Boost your interpersonal communication and feedback skills
  • Gain practical tools for effective time management
  • Reflect on and discuss gender dynamics in academia

This week is all about building your voice and presence as a scientist in a supportive, peer-driven environment.

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Week 2, online: Ethics, Creativity & Career Perspectives

The second week moves online with a focus on integrity, creativity, and your future career path. You will explore:​

  • Scientific integrity and peer review—what every researcher needs to know
  • Design principles to create figures that truly tell your story
  • Non-academic career options at our Career Fair, featuring inspiring talks from professionals across academia, industry, and beyond

Whether you’re looking to build a strong academic career or explore opportunities outside the lab, this course is your gateway to new perspectives and possibilities.

 
 

Programme

 

Registration

  • Application deadline:
    15 September 2025
  • Extended application deadline:
    7 October 2025
  • Selection results by:
    10 November 2025

 

Course costs are covered by EMBO and include:

  • All in-person and online training workshops listed in the programme
  • Lunch and coffee breaks during the in-person week of the course
  • Accommodation for students during the in-person week of the course

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Selection criteria:

  • Applicants will be selected based on their motivation statement and professional path;
  • Considering the course content, priority is given in the following order:
    • 3rd year PhD students
    • 4th year PhD students
  • A maximum of 40 students will be selected to attend the course;
  • Selected participants are required to attend all parts of the course.

Please note:
Participating students will need a laptop computer to work on some of the practical exercises during the in-person week of the course and to attend the online week of the course. If this is an issue, please get in touch with the organizers.

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Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation requests must be emailed by 31 November 2025.


Code of conduct

Anti-harassment and non-discrimination policy

At EMBO, we believe that harassment and discriminatory behaviour are unacceptable in any setting. EMBO's code of conduct is applicable for all participants of this EMBO meeting and can be found here.

 

Contact

EMBO Global Activities office, global@embo.org

 

 

Venue

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
CV Raman Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560012, India

Accommodation

Accommodation details to be confirmed