Women in Science

Just as many women as men start out on life science careers. But many more men go on to senior academic positions. The reasons why are complex. In the interest of science it is important that the best scientists have the opportunity to pursue a career, and that it is not gender (or any other secondary characteristic) that determines the chances of success.

At EMBO, we are committed to monitoring gender balance in all our activities, developing initiatives to counteract imbalances and to raising awareness of issues facing women scientists as their careers advance.

Policies at EMBO

EMBO continually monitors its programmes to ensure gender balance and the fair treatment of women, and researchers with family obligations. Annual statistics are published in EMBO Facts & Figures. A report exploring differences in success rates between genders in EMBO programmes was published in 2007.

EMBO offers:

EMBO Long-Term Fellowships

Dependent’s allowance (for children under the age of 18)
Three months parental leave
Option to work part-time
Crèche support for Fellows with children under the age of six.

EMBO Young Investigators

Extension of the eligibility period by one year per child for female candidates.
Extension of programme membership by one year for each child born during current tenure.

EMBO Courses & Workshops