Global Lecture Series

Catalyzing interactions and collaborations between life scientists worldwide

Applications are accepted throughout the year

Benefits

EMBO provides up to 3,500 euros towards the travel expenses and accommodation of the speaker.

Costs covered by EMBO:

  • In/outbound flight (standard economy**)
  • Domestic flights/train travel (standard economy**)
  • Accommodation
  • Meals for the speaker and the host (up to 100 euros per visit).

Costs expected to be covered by the host:

  • Local transport (e.g. airport shuttle, taxis).

Reimbursement:

  • Please use the travel expense claim form provided in the downloads section
  • The speaker and the host can each claim their own costs separately, as long as the total amount does not exceed 3,500 euros
  • No refund can be made if the trip is cancelled. Please take the necessary precautions.
  • The travel expense claim form must be accompanied by scans of the original invoices, receipts and boarding passes. Please note that speakers/hosts must keep the original documents for ten years. As a not-for-profit organization we are regularly audited and may need to provide the originals.
  • Expenses should be specified in the original currency as stated in the invoices/receipts.
  • To have your expenses reimbursed as quickly as possible, please ensure that you state your bank details correctly on the claim form.

** Travel disclaimer:

  • Fare type: Only standard economy travel can be reimbursed
  • Upgrading travel: Upgrade to premium economy or business class is possible if the speaker or the host is willing to cover the upgrade
  • Invoicing:  Only the economy price can be reimbursed by EMBO, thus please always submit the initial economy airfare, e.g. as a screenshot from the air company website, when sending your travel claim. No reimbursement can be made if only business class fare is indicated on the invoice.