EMBL Australia is a national life science capability with a vision to build the next generation of Australian life science leaders.

We attract talented scientists and provide training and long-term support for emerging research and technology leaders to build their careers at Australia’s top universities and medical research institutes.

Vision and values:

Our vision is to advance biological knowledge at the molecular level to understand life in context. We collaborate nationally and internationally to promote molecular biology and support the next generation of life science leaders in Australia.

We value openness, inclusion, integrity, transparency and fairness.

Our goals are:

  • To build a vibrant life sciences network in Australia that supports emerging research leaders to deliver excellent science and collaborate with national research infrastructure capabilities;
  • To internationalise Australia’s life sciences and facilitate access to international research infrastructure capabilities; and
  • To train Australia’s life science community, with a focus on talented early-career researchers and research infrastructure scientists.

EMBL Australia is a partner of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and creates opportunities for Australian institutions to benefit from the EMBL model. We work towards better integration and participation of national scientific communities into EMBL science, infrastructure and training programs.

Monash University is the lead agent for EMBL Australia and hosts the EMBL Australia Secretariat.

EMBL Australia is part of the NCRIS Health Group.