# Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships

**Funder:** HFSP
**Deadline:** 24 September 2026 (LOI deadline (May 12, 2026) has passed; Full Proposal deadline 09:00 Eastern US Time. LOI initiation closed May 5, 2026.)
**Duration:** 3 years (36 months)
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** 2-stage: Letter of Intent (closed May 2026) → Full Proposal (24 Sep 2026)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Official call:** https://www.hfsp.org/funding/hfsp-funding/postdoctoral-fellowships
**Last verified:** 5 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For postdoctoral researchers holding a doctoral degree from a non-biological discipline (physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computer science) with no or little life sciences experience, moving to a new country. Must be ≤3 years post-PhD at Full Proposal deadline. Cannot work in country of nationality or PhD country. 100% FTE required. For-profit host institutions ineligible.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/hfsp-cross-disciplinary-fellowships-2026-09) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.