The "Document", made available in English, French and German, was published in April 1966 as a 36pp. booklet. It set out EMBO's history, philosophy and scientific programme of fellowships, advanced courses and study sessions, research grants, the case for a European laboratory of molecular biology, and financial estimates; the EMBO Statutes and Rules were also included. Drafts of the material had been prepared and agreed by June 1965 but publication of the booklet was timed to coincide with…