EMBO Global Investigator Network Webinar
On Tuesday 18 March 2025, the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) will be hosting a webinar about their Global Investigator Network programme. Registration for the webinar is now open and speakers include HypoVAX Global researcher Dr Gyaviira Nkurunungi of Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Full registration details for the webinar can be found below.

The eleven group leaders that joined the EMBO Global Investigator Network in 2024. Source: embo.org
Registration: https://embo-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q22HyOoHRuirrIi0GVsRLQ#/registration
Date & Time: 18th of March 2025; 02:00 PM (Central European Time)
Description:
The EMBO Global Investigator Network supports young group leaders and offers support for training and networking activities, providing researchers based in African countries with opportunities to form collaborations with scientists in their region and across the world.
In this session you will learn about:
- The benefits offered by the programme
- Why and how to apply
- Elements of a competitive application
- How applications are evaluated and considered for funding
Speakers:
- Gerlind Wallon, European Molecular Biology Organization
- Noel Lowndes, University of Galway
- Gyaviira Nkurunungi, Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine