Instruct-ERIC International Internships 2026 – Apply Now (Funded)

Instruct-ERIC invites pre-doctoral and early-stage postdoctoral researchers to apply for the 21st Instruct-ERIC Internship Programme 2026.

Internship Location: Transnational (Various Instruct Centres across Europe & Israel)
Closing Date: 31 March 2026 (First Call)
Duration: 3 to 6 Months

These internships are designed to equip European structural and cell biologists with practical expertise in state-of-the-art technologies, fostering integrative research and valuable international collaborations.

Financial Support (Funding)

• Total Grant: Up to €6,000 per internship.

• Monthly Cap: Maximum contribution of €1,000 per month.

• Coverage: Funds cover travel, accommodation, and subsistence costs.

About Instruct-ERIC

Instruct-ERIC is a pan-European research infrastructure that provides access to cutting-edge technology and instrumentation for structural biology. With 29 facilities across Europe and Israel, the organization aims to encourage the integrative use of technologies to open up new areas of research in biological sciences.

About the Internship Programme

The Instruct-ERIC Internship Programme funds research visits to Instruct Centres, allowing researchers to learn techniques not available in their home laboratories. The goal is to train young researchers to integrate different technologies—not just one specialism—to advance their scientific careers.

Interns benefit from:

• Hands-on practical experience with advanced infrastructure.

• Transnational mobility: Work in a different country and gain international exposure.

• Career-focused learning: Master new methodologies to apply to your own research.

• Collaboration: Build strong professional networks with host research groups.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this funded internship, applicants must:

• Be an early career researcher: Pre-doctoral (PhD student) or early-stage post-doctoral fellow.

• Be affiliated with a Member Country: Your home laboratory must be within an Instruct-ERIC Member country or organization.

• Cross-Border Rule: Apply to an Instruct Centre/facility in a different country from your home laboratory.

• Return Requirement: Must return to the home laboratory for at least six consecutive months after internship completion.

Application Requirements

• Letters of Support: Required from both the Home and Host organizations (on official letterhead).

• Profile: Complete the applicant profile in the ARIA system (including biography).

• Proposal: Submit a research project proposal utilizing at least one Instruct-ERIC technology.

Important Dates (2026 Deadlines)

The internship call allows for open submission throughout 2026 with specific evaluation deadlines:

• Call 1 Deadline: 31 March 2026

• Call 2 Deadline: 30 June 2026

How to Apply

NB. Use the link given below to Apply via the ARIA System.

Step-by-Step Application:

1. Register on the Instruct-ERIC website.

2. Contact your potential Host Facility to agree on the work plan.

3. Obtain support letters from Home and Host supervisors.

4. Submit your proposal via the link below.

Apply Online for Instruct-ERIC Internship 2026 HERE