EMBO Global Exchange is a new programme beginning in 2010 that extends, beyond European borders, commitment to catalyze scientific exchange. Building on the EMBO mission to recognize leading researchers, disseminate scientific information and foster talented scientists, EMBO Global Exchange offers new forums to establish long-lasting cooperation worldwide.　　

　　In this first phase, life scientists in India, China, Taiwan & Af rica can form closer ties with their colleagues in Europe. Likewise, European researchers benefit from more intense exchange with scientists in the emerging centers of excellence in these participating countries.　　

　　A working group of members of the EMBO Council assisted with development of this initiative and a new committee selected from the EMBO membership will guide and evaluate applications for the lecture courses and series that form EMBO Global Exchange.  In future years, we hope that cooperations begun via this programme may well lead to the nomination of outstanding researchers in the participating countries who may be eligible for associate membership of EMBO.　　

　　We invite you to find out more about each of the three parts of EMBO Global Exchange by following the links below.　　

　　1. EMBO Global Exchange Lecture Courses 

　　Organizers may apply for funding to invite leading researchers from our member states for Lecture Courses to be held in India, Ch ina, Taiwan & Africa.

　　Apply for funds by 1 February 2010: http://www.embo.org/programmes/global-exchange/embo-global-exchange-lecture-courses.html 　　

　　2. EMBO Global Exchange Lecture Series 

　　Organizers may select from the EMBO community of respected researchers - our Members and Young Investigators - to visit local institutes in India, China, Taiwan or Africa to present their research.

　　Find out more & apply at any time: http://www.embo.org/programmes/global-exchange/embo-global-exchange-lecture-series.html 　　

　　Search for a speaker: http://www.embo.org/programmes/courses-workshops/need-a-speaker.html 　　

　　3. EMBO Global Exchange European Lecture Series 

　　Apply for funding to bring leading scientists from India, China, Taiwan & Africa to travel around Europe to present their research at top institutes.

　　Apply at any time: http://www.embo.org/programmes/global-exchange/embo-global-exchange-european-lecture-series.html 　　

　　EMBO Global Exchange website: http://www.embo.org/programmes/global-exchange.html 

　　If you have questions about EMBO Global Exchange, our  programme manager, Anne-Marie Glynne PhD, may be contacted via email at:  global_exchange@embo.org