EACR-funded EMBO Workshop on Project Management for Scientists 

Develop your project management skills, bring structure to your research, and get great science done 

09 – 11 September 2026, 09:00-17:30 CEST | Virtual EMBO Workshop 

We’re pleased to offer 18 fully-funded places to eligible EACR members at this three-day online training workshop facilitated by EMBO, a trusted leader in scientific publishing, communication and leadership training. This intensive workshop is designed for postdoctoral researchers and late-stage PhD students.  

During this highly interactive workshop, 18 EACR members will explore essential project management concepts and planning tools. If you’re a postdoc wanting to improve your ability to plan work effectively, set goals, communicate efficiently, and track progress towards your next discovery, publication, or independence, this course is perfect for you. You’ll learn simple project management tools and strategies that you can implement with minimal time investment, focused on managing a single research project or a couple of parallel projects. 

If you’re in your second or third year of PhD studies, you’ll also benefit from this course as it will help you bring more structure to your PhD project, ensure timely completion, and build a strong foundation for your next career step. 

Only one person per lab will be awarded a place, but we strongly encourage participants to share the workshop learning and materials with their colleagues, to maximise its wide-reaching benefits. 

Eligibility 

You must be an EACR member, and you must be either a PhD student or a postdoctoral researcher. 

The workshop will be delivered virtually via Zoom. Each participant will need their own:  

• Desktop or laptop computer  
• Web camera  
• Microphone  
• Headphones (if possible)  
• Quiet place from which to attend the course  
• Reliable internet connection with at least 5 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload speeds  

Participants must attend the course in full.  

How to apply 

If you submit an application, please add the course dates to your calendar. This course will start at 09.00 CEST and finish at 17.30 CEST on each day, with a 1-hour break at lunchtime and two additional 15-minute breaks. 

You can apply quickly and easily online through our online application portal.  

• You need to be logged in to your EACR membership account to access the portal. Click here to log in to your EACR account: this will open in a new browser tab. If you don't remember your password, click 'Forgotten your password?' at the bottom of the page to reset it.  
• After logging in, come back to this page and click here to access the application portal. Only EACR members will be able to access the portal. If you can't access the portal but you believe you are eligible, please contact our membership team.  
• Complete each section of the online form. After clicking 'Save and submit' you will be able to view and edit your application using this link at any time until the deadline. However, if you do re-access your application, you must click ‘submit’ again for your application to be considered. If you experience any problems or if you have a question, please contact Catherine Burns at catherine.burns@eacr.org.

Application deadline: 23:59 CEST on 13 July 2026.

You can expect to hear the result of evaluation by 29 July 2026.

Evaluation 

All applications will be evaluated fully. The Evaluation Committee will review applications and select participants based on the statement of motivation and diversity. Only one person per lab will be awarded a place, but we strongly encourage participants to share the workshop learning and materials with their colleagues, to maximise its wide-reaching benefits.