# HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships (Long-Term Fellowship / Cross-Disciplinary Fellowship)

**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 (LTF or CDF) for researchers proposing basic biological research in an HFSPO member country. Applicants must not have previously worked/studied in the proposed host country or with the host supervisor. Excludes clinical, pharmaceutical, applied engineering, drug development, and agricultural projects. PhD required by fellowship activation date.

## Summary

HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships (Long-Term and Cross-Disciplinary tracks) fund interdisciplinary basic life-science research for postdoctoral scientists moving to a new country and supervisor, with fellowship duration and support levels varying by track. Applicants must hold a PhD and move to an HFSPO member country where they have not previously worked or studied. Clinical, pharmaceutical, and applied engineering projects are not eligible.

## Who should apply

- Postdoctoral researchers holding a PhD seeking to relocate internationally
- Scientists pursuing interdisciplinary projects spanning biology, chemistry, physics, or engineering applied to life-science questions
- Applicants new to both the host country and host supervisor's laboratory
- Researchers committed to basic science (clinical and pharmaceutical projects are ineligible)

## Key dates

- One application round per year; Letter of Intent deadline precedes Full Proposal deadline (check HFSP website for current-year dates)
- Two-stage evaluation: Letter of Intent shortlisting, then Full Proposal review
- Fellowship duration varies by track (Long-Term and Cross-Disciplinary)

## Tips for applicants

- The mobility rule is strict: you cannot have worked or studied in the host country or with the host supervisor previously, frame your fellowship as a genuine career pivot.
- Interdisciplinarity is core to HFSP; emphasise how your project bridges classical boundaries (e.g. physics applied to cell biology, chemistry to neuroscience) rather than extending your PhD field.
- Host supervisor commitment and track record in supporting postdocs carry weight; a letter from a senior, well-known lab strengthens implementation scores.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible for HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships?

Researchers holding a PhD who have not previously worked or studied in the proposed host country or with the proposed supervisor.

### What types of research does HFSP fund?

Interdisciplinary basic life-science research. Clinical, pharmaceutical, applied engineering, and drug-development projects are excluded.

### Where can I pursue an HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowship?

In any HFSPO member country, provided it is a new location for you.

### How many stages are there in the HFSP application process?

Two stages: Letter of Intent (shortlisting) followed by Full Proposal review and evaluation.

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