The EMBO Young Investigator Programme identifies recent group leaders with a proven record of scientific excellence and offers them access to a range of benefits during their four-year tenure. These include an award of 15,000 euros, with the potential for additional funding, mentorship by a senior scientist from the community of EMBO Members, access to training in leadership skills and responsible research practices, as well as networking opportunities.
Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics researcher Dr Ross Chapman has been selected has one European Molecular Biology Laboratory's Young Investigators for 2018.