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EMBL External Relations Guidelines

The following guidelines were developed by gathering input from EMBL staff involved in external relations. The working group included staff from science, communications and outreach, extramural and intramural training, alumni relations, human resources, international relations, resource development, and technology transfer. The document builds on EMBL’s mission and the main goals of the EMBL Programme 2012-2016. These guidelines should help you interact with all external audiences based on a common understanding of the defined missions and goals.

Iain Mattaj
Director General
March 2011

Kernel: “Europe’s Flagship Laboratory for the Life Sciences”

The cornerstones of EMBL's mission are to:

Common Kernel

The forefront life science research: setting trends and pushing the limits of technology

Providing world-class research infrastructure and services to the Member States

Training and inspiring the next generation of leaders

Driving research innovation and progress through technology development, interactions with industry and technology transfer

Taking a leading role in the integration of life science research in Europe

Excellence in providing non-bureaucratic, timely and efficient administrative services through nonintrusive, flexible and effective processes and systems that support an international, progressive and nurturing work environment that attracts the highest quality staff and encourages them to fulfil their potential

EMBL Leadership and Governance

The EMBL website has a comprehensive About section that tells you about leadership, governance and history.

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