# HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027

**Funder:** HFSP
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** 2-stage: Letter of Intent → full proposal
**Frequency:** Annual
**Official call:** https://www.hfsp.org/funding/hfsp-funding/postdoctoral-fellowships
**Last verified:** 21 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers to pursue frontier life science research abroad. Applicants must change country for the fellowship (MSCA-style mobility rule). Host institution must be in an HFSP member country. Applications submitted via ProposalCentral.

## Summary

HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships support early-career researchers with PhDs to pursue frontier life science research abroad for 2-3 years in a new country. The programme offers two fellowship tracks: the Long-Term Fellowship (LTF) for deeper scientific development, and the Cross-Disciplinary Fellowship (CDF) for researchers bridging biology with physical sciences or engineering. Cross-border mobility is mandatory; applicants must relocate to a host lab outside their home country.

## Who should apply

- Postdoctoral researchers holding a PhD in life sciences or related fields
- Applicants willing and able to relocate to a host institution outside their home country
- CDF track: researchers combining biology with chemistry, physics, engineering, or computational methods
- LTF track: researchers seeking to deepen expertise in their life science discipline abroad
- Candidates identifying a specific host lab and supervisor before application

## Key dates

- 2027 cycle: Letter of Intent deadline on ProposalCentral (verify exact date on proposalcentral.com)
- Two-stage evaluation: LOI shortlist stage, then full proposal submission and panel review
- Fellowship duration: typically 2-3 years depending on fellowship type

## Tips for applicants

- The host lab and supervisor commitment are gatekeeping factors; HFSP panels expect a named, active mentor with a track record of postdoc mentorship.
- The CDF track explicitly rewards interdisciplinary combinations, frame your biology question in terms of the quantitative or engineering toolset you will learn and apply.
- Mobility is not optional; you must demonstrate that your host country move is necessary for the science and that you cannot pursue this research in your home country.

## Frequently asked questions

### What are the two HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowship tracks?

The Long-Term Fellowship (LTF) supports deep scientific development in a life science discipline; the Cross-Disciplinary Fellowship (CDF) funds researchers combining biology with chemistry, physics, engineering, or computation.

### Do I need to identify a host lab before applying for an HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowship?

Yes, you must name a specific host institution and supervisor; HFSP evaluates the quality of the mentoring relationship and the host lab's capacity.

### Is cross-border mobility required for HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships?

Yes, applicants must relocate to a host institution in a different country; the fellowship is designed to foster international research mobility.

### When is the 2027 application deadline?

The Letter of Intent deadline for the 2027 cycle is available on ProposalCentral; check proposalcentral.com for the exact date.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/hfsp-postdoctoral-fellowships-2027-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.