PhD fellowships

Thesis prize recognizing outstanding doctoral research in oncology, awarded by Fondation ARC.

Grants to companies, technology centres, innovation support centres, business associations and science/technology parks in Spain to hire PhD holders for R&D, co-financing salary and social security costs over 3 annual periods. Positions must be located in Spain; a reserve of €400,000 is set aside for hiring people with disabilities ≥33%.

Open only to approved Norwegian research organisations invited to apply because they will host an HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowship recipient awarded in March 2026. The postdoctoral candidate must be the project manager. Supplements HFSP funding to bring the fellow's salary to institutional norms. Proposals may be submitted in Norwegian or English; Norwegian text is legally binding.

Call for a consortium of one University Incubator and one Entrepreneurship Support Provider to deliver activities of EIT Health's Beyond the Idea: From Concept to Venture programme, supporting MSc and PhD students building healthcare ventures over two cohorts.

Funding to deliver a venture-building programme for Master's and PhD students developing early-stage healthcare solutions; applicants must form a consortium of one University Incubator and one Entrepreneurship Support Provider with demonstrated venture-building experience.

For researchers who obtained their PhD within the 8 years preceding 1 October 2026, to establish or expand a research group. Application must be written in English and requires a signed embedding guarantee from the Dutch host institution; part-time research possible.

Fully funded 4-year PhD studentship for people who self-identify as being from a Black heritage background, run through Cancer Research UK's PhD training centres in the UK. Open to non-clinical PhD candidates meeting general entry requirements; international fee shortfalls must be covered by the host institution, not the student.

Postdoctoral skills development toward NIHR funding, not research activity funding. An English contracting organisation is normally required; the Addictions partnership permits equivalent hosts across the UK. See cohort guidance for qualifications, duration and prior-application restrictions.

For researchers who obtained their PhD from a Danish institution within 3 years before the deadline (or submitting thesis within 12 months after), who will carry out an independent postdoctoral project at a foreign host institution for at least 12 months. Application must be written in English and include a host institution declaration.

Predoctoral contracts for PhD training at Spanish universities, funding doctoral research, teaching skills development, R&D center stays, PhD tuition fees, and up to 12 months of postdoctoral orientation. Application is submitted by the host entity including the participant; full-time dedication required.

The Wallenberg – Bienenstock Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Stanford, USA from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, a major Swedish private research funder. The applicant must hold a long-term association with a Swedish higher-education institution (≥70% of working time in Sweden).

The Wallenberg Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships at Nanyang Technological University Singapore from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, a major Swedish private research funder. The applicant must hold a long-term association with a Swedish higher-education institution (≥70% of working time i

The Wallenberg Foundation Scholarship Program for Postdoctoral studies at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Broad Institute from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, a major Swedish private research funder. The applicant must hold a long-term association with a Swedish higher-education

Postdoctoral grant for scientists within 5 years of PhD to conduct neuroscience-related research either abroad (Type 1, Danish-based researchers moving abroad 18-36 months) or in Denmark (Type 2, researchers moving to Denmark). Must be managed by a Danish non-commercial research institution; application in English.

For MD PhDs seeking to combine clinical specialisation with research in health sciences. Project must be managed by a Danish host institution (hospitals or non-commercial research institutions, in Denmark or abroad); applicant must have or expect a PhD within 6 months and have completed clinical internship (KBU). Application must be in English; this is a personal grant.

Supports UK National Quantum Strategy Mission 2 research into quantum networking components, systems and architectures. UK research organisations only; applications via UKRI Funding Service (not Je-S); PhD studentships not fundable; expects engagement with the Mission 2 Coordination Network.

MSCA Doctoral Networks fund partnerships of universities, research institutions, businesses and other socio-economic actors to implement doctoral training programmes, including Industrial and Joint Doctorates with joint supervision arrangements. Open to organisations from EU, Associated and third countries.

Covers MSCA Doctoral Networks, Joint Doctorates (joint/double/multiple doctoral degrees) and Industrial Doctorates (mandatory non-academic sector involvement); beneficiaries must recruit and host doctoral candidates under full employment contracts.

Part of the RICHeS Programme (Tranche 2). Funds capital equipment, facility upgrades, and cascading innovation funding for collaborative projects with industry/SMEs in UK conservation and heritage science. 100% FEC for eligible capital costs. Studentships, postdoctoral associates, and original research unrelated to capability development are not funded. UK organisations with standard UKRI eligibility only.

FNR AFdoc — for PhD Candidate (with Masters)s — PhD Grant. Hosted at a Luxembourg research institution.

For Brazilian postdoctoral (doctorate within last 4 years) or experienced researchers (doctorate within last 12 years) to conduct research in Germany with a self-chosen host. Requires good knowledge of German or English depending on field; applicant must reside in Brazil and not have lived in Germany more than 90 days in the last 18 months.

For Brazilian postdoctoral researchers (doctorate completed within last 4 years) to conduct research in Germany with a chosen host. Requires good knowledge of German or English depending on field; applicant must reside in Brazil and not have been in Germany more than 90 days in last 18 months.

Funding for scholarly conferences and events. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and apply from a university or non-profit research institution. Max 15-20 speakers; congresses, large conferences, doctoral workshops and summer schools are not supported. German research connection required.

For researchers awarded a PhD in the 12 months before the deadline (or near-completion with supervisor approval), to gain research experience at a host institute outside the Netherlands for 12-24 months. Applications must be individual, in English, and PhD obtained from a listed NWO-recognized research organization.

AHRC in partnership with DCMS funds research developing deployable models to measure attendance and participation at unticketed UK sporting, cultural and heritage events. International co-leads and PhD studentships are not eligible; applicants must be primarily based and permitted to work in the UK.

Funding opportunity led by AHRC with DCMS to research long-term legacy and impact of major UK cultural/sporting events, including the 2027 Tour de France Grands Départs as a mandatory case study. Project lead and team must be primarily based and permitted to work in the UK; government departments and arm's-length bodies not eligible; no PhD studentships funded.

For researchers who obtained their PhD in the twelve months before the deadline (or near-completion with supervisor approval), to gain research experience at a foreign research institute. Applications must be individual (not team-based), written in English, and include a host institute acceptance form; covers salary, travel and limited research costs, excluding overhead.

Exploratory projects pairing AI expertise with domain researchers in engineering biology, advanced materials, quantum technologies, medical research or fusion energy. Open to UK standard-eligible organisations; international researchers may only join as 'project co-lead (international)' via specific cooperation agreements. Projects must start by 26 April 2027; funding excludes PhD studentships and equipment over £25,000.

Transnational call under the Horizon Europe FOREST Partnership for forest, forestry and forest-based sector research. FWO funds Flemish research institutions via FO (fundamental) or SBO (valorisation-focused) channels; applicant must hold an eligible appointment (e.g. ZAP, doctoral degree) covering the full project duration.

Juan de la Cierva is the AEI flagship early-career postdoctoral contract (3 years) at a Spanish R&D centre. Mobility rule: must join a centre different from where the predoctoral training was done. (Formación + Incorporación variants were merged into one scheme.)

Supports candidates intending to pursue a career in basic research on fundamental problems in plant biology, understanding the inner workings of plants at the whole-organism level or below.

For scientists, clinicians or healthcare workers based at a UK university, medical school, hospital or research institute with postdoctoral experience. Funds hypothesis-driven primary prevention and population research, including prevention interventional studies; interventional trials require a prior expression of interest.

Supports translational research on biological mechanisms of cancer prevention; applicant must be postdoctoral-level scientist/clinician based at UK university, medical school, hospital or research institute, mostly fully funded by host institution. Co-funding partnerships available with US (ACS) and Canadian (CCS) teams.

Full, associate and assistant professors, other researchers with a doctorate, postdocs and PhD candidates with an appointment for the duration of the meeting can apply for support for scientific meetings and consultations.

Delivered by AHRC on behalf of UKRI's Research Programme on Gambling, funded via the statutory gambling levy. Open to all UKRI research council communities for interdisciplinary or single-discipline research on prevention/treatment of gambling harms; lead organisation must be a UK institution with standard UKRI eligibility. Doctoral studentships not eligible; funding to Gambling Commission levy payers and gambling-industry co-funding prohibited.

Ramón y Cajal is Spain's flagship 5-year tenure-track fellowship for postdoctoral researchers with an outstanding trajectory; host must be a Spanish R&D centre.

Open to research-active clinical lecturers (or veterinary equivalent) based at UK administering organisations who hold a PhD or MD, a medical/dental/veterinary undergraduate degree, and are in higher speciality training. Covers directly incurred research costs (consumables, equipment); no salary, research assistants, PhD students, or postdoctoral staff. Administered by the Academy of Medical Sciences.

Supports development of novel, non-commercially-available research instrumentation and related data science tools at Danish non-profit research institutions. Applicant must hold a PhD and be employed at least 80% as postdoc, scientist, or professor-level staff at a Danish university or research institution.

Supports establishment/maintenance of open-access research infrastructure in Denmark within NNF strategic focus areas (cardiometabolic disease, infections, stem cell medicine, food/sustainability, biomanufacturing, quantum tech) or fundamental research with future application potential. Applicant must hold a PhD and a time-unlimited senior position at a Danish university or not-for-profit research institution; infrastructure must be anchored at a Danish institution with 3-5 core collaborators.

Only applications submitted by an existing grant holder of the 'NNF Research Infrastructure Programme – Large Equipment and Facilities' are eligible; all other applications receive an administrative rejection. Applicant must hold a PhD. Natural/technical/computational science applications must show potential future applications in health or sustainability.

Summer research program for doctoral/PhD students hosted at IIASA; Finnish applicants apply via Research Council of Finland funding for participation.

For researchers 5-15 years post-PhD with an excellent research proposal; project must be hosted at a public or private research organisation in an EU Member State or Associated Country. Applications accepted in any field of research on a bottom-up basis.

For registered healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, midwives, AHPs, healthcare scientists, pharmacists, clinical psychologists, dentists, GPs, veterinarians) who hold a PhD and need to reacquire research skills, hosted at an eligible UK research organisation. Funds salary, consumables, equipment, training and NHS research costs; MRC funds 80% FEC. Jointly funded options available with several UK charities.

Branco Weiss Fellowship (Society in Science, administered by ETH Zurich) funds postdocs (PhD ≤5y, before first faculty post) pursuing independent, interdisciplinary research at any host institution worldwide. Not host-country-restricted.

Doctoral programme funding at the European University Institute; Finnish applicants apply via Research Council of Finland funding.

For mid-career scientists (tenure-track assistant professors with ≥3 years in role or associate professors with ≤3 years) holding an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD, committing ≥80% time to research. No citizenship restrictions; research may be conducted at non-profit medical schools/research centers in the US or abroad, but not at for-profit institutions.

Call supporting applicants to European University Institute doctoral programmes.

Provides a 2.5-year appointment of at least 0.8 FTE for postdoctoral researchers (hbo-postdoc) in higher professional education; total subsidy ceiling for this round is €4 million.

For medical doctors with a PhD or dr. med. degree, ready to start or currently in medical specialist training, based at a Danish university, hospital or non-profit research institution. Applicants must commit 20-60% research time alongside clinical work at a Danish hospital for the 5-year project; co-applicants are not permitted.

For medical doctors/specialist physicians with a PhD or dr. med. who hold a clinical professorship in Denmark and maintain clinical responsibilities throughout the 5-year grant period (20-50% clinical, 50-80% research time). Requires institutional support letters from heads of both clinical and research departments; co-applicants are not permitted.

For medical doctors with a PhD or dr. med. degree at associate professor level, employed full-time in clinical positions at a Danish hospital; project must be anchored at a Danish university, hospital or non-profit research institution. Professors are excluded. Covers clinical/translational medicine research relevant to patients and human health.

Supports excellent postdoctoral researchers for up to two years, with international mobility a key requirement. Includes salary/stipend, relocation allowance, and support for fellows with children. A host laboratory may support a maximum of one candidate per selection round.

Postdoctoral fellowship for early-career researchers (PhD within 5 years) in natural and technical sciences, biomedicine, or biotechnology, interdisciplinary with potential impact on human health or sustainability. Requires a confirmed ETH Zurich host PI and a Danish host institution employing the fellow; applicant must show association to the Danish research system.

Three-year postdoctoral fellowship for early-career researchers (PhD within 5 years) in natural/technical sciences, biomedicine or biotechnology, spending 2 years at MIT followed by a return year at a Danish host institution. Requires a confirmed Danish host PI/institution and an MIT host PI, plus demonstrated association with the Danish research system.

Three-year postdoctoral fellowship for early-career researchers (PhD within 5 years) in natural and technical sciences, biomedicine or biotechnology, combining 2 years at University of Oxford with a return phase at a Danish host institution. Applicant must demonstrate association to the Danish educational/research system and have a confirmed Danish employer administering the grant.

Three-year postdoctoral fellowship combining two years at Uppsala University with a one-year return phase at a Danish host institution. Applicants must hold a PhD within 5 years, show association to the Danish research/educational system, and be employed by a Danish university or non-profit research institution for the fellowship duration.

Project funding in the humanities, social sciences and medicine. Open to applicants holding a doctoral/post-doctoral degree at universities or non-profit research institutions. The project must have a clear connection to the German research system, personally, institutionally or thematically.

Applicants must be mentored postdoctoral researchers when applying. Applicants must never have held an independent faculty or equivalent position. Cancer immunotherapy research; at most five postdoctoral years unless CRI approves an exception; at least twelve mentored months before transition.

Fellowships for postdoctoral researchers to conduct a research stay abroad, aimed at researchers who completed a doctorate in Switzerland or hold Swiss citizenship/permanent residence. This is the final submission round before the scheme is replaced by a new postdoctoral funding scheme in 2028.

Thematic DFF call on research on fertility (biological causes, environmental xenobiotics, prevention/treatment of reduced fertility, societal conditions affecting birth rates). Applicant and Co-PI must hold a PhD; application must be written in English; embedded PhD/postdoc scholarships allowed.

Thematic research call on artificial intelligence requiring a joint, binding collaboration between an applicant and a named Co-PI, both holding a PhD; application must include at least one PhD student or postdoctoral candidate. Application must be written in English.

Thematic research call on psychiatry under the Danish Agreement on Research and Innovation 2026-2029; applicant and Co-PI must hold a PhD, must include at least one embedded PhD/postdoc, application must be written in English, and the project must involve international collaboration.

Thematic call for point-of-care clinical and independent research in Denmark, including prevention, treatment effects, rare diseases, AMR and dementia research. Applicant and Co-PI must each hold a PhD or equivalent at deadline; application must be written in English; embedded PhD/postdoc scholarships permitted.

Thematic funding for green, independent, curiosity-driven research requiring an interdisciplinary applicant-Co-PI team spanning two different ERC main scientific areas. Application must be in English, include at least one embedded PhD student or postdoc, and both applicant and Co-PI must hold a PhD at deadline.

For recently graduated researchers pursuing an independent PhD in strategic basic research. Applicant must be affiliated to a university in the Flemish Community and hold at least a Master's degree from an EEA/Switzerland institution; promotor's recommendation letter is mandatory.

For postdoctoral researchers in immunology or cancer immunology, conducted under a sponsor holding assistant professor rank or higher at a non-profit institution; applicant must have <5 years mentored research experience post-PhD. Can be performed in the US or abroad; no citizenship restrictions.

Supports early-career scientists with mentorship, training, and resources to launch independent research in immunology and cancer immunology.

Supports postdocs with a doctoral degree pursuing hypothesis-driven cancer immunology research integrated with computational biology/data science, conducted under a sponsor (assistant professor or higher) at a non-profit host institution; no citizenship restrictions. Applicants must have fewer than 5 years of mentored research experience (exceptions for MDs).

Biennial PhD fellowship funded by the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity for promising young researchers conducting biomedical research on Parkinson's disease, within FWO's fundamental or strategic basic research PhD fellowship programs. Includes bench fee and optional free coaching trajectory. Applicants must apply through the regular FWO PhD fellowship call and separately notify prijzen@fwo.be.

For recently graduated researchers (master's degree, max 2 years before deadline) pursuing an independent PhD fundamental research project, affiliated with a university in the Flemish Community (or the Evangelical Theological Faculty in Leuven/Faculty of Protestant Theology in Brussels). Promotor recommendation letter is a mandatory, scored component.

Joint DFG-SSHRC scheme funding one German-Canadian International Research Training Group in social sciences and humanities (excluding health-focused topics) for structured doctoral training with reciprocal research visits of 6-12 months. Lead PI in Canada must be affiliated with an SSHRC-eligible institution; proposal must meet SSHRC subject-matter eligibility guidelines.

Dutch co-applicants in a bilateral Weave proposal led by DFG, FNR or FWO; Dutch part must meet Open Competition ENW-M conditions. Applicants must hold a tenured or tenure-track position at an eligible Dutch organisation; funds one PhD or postdoc position plus budget modules (no PhD for DFG-led Weave).

MSCA call (HORIZON-MSCA-2027-COFUND-02): HORIZON TMA MSCA Cofund Postdoctoral programme

MSCA call (HORIZON-MSCA-2027-COFUND-01): HORIZON TMA MSCA Cofund Doctoral programme

Funding opportunity for experimental medicine research into the mechanisms of gambling disorder, run via the UKRI Funding Service. Includes provision for new investigator applicants (up to 50% working time, salary at 80% FEC); clinical studies assessing treatment safety/efficacy, PhD studentships and publication costs are not funded. Requires independence from gambling industry affiliations.

For researchers with a doctorate who fall within an eligibility window (typically 2-8 years post-PhD) and have a demonstrated link with Switzerland (Swiss-link), requiring at least 2 years of research experience at 0.8 FTE. Applicant must lead an independent research project and team at a Swiss institution; host institution must offer an assistant professor or group leader position for the grant duration.

For young independent cancer researchers who obtained their PhD within the last 8 years and have demonstrated high-level international research ability; applicants must already have secured own-salary funding, with possibility to apply for 50% clinical work exemption.

For early-career researchers with a PhD (or equivalent) not yet in permanent employment, for an independent cancer research project in Denmark or abroad; applicant must be no more than 4 years post-PhD. Postdoc abroad is for Danish researchers not employed by a Danish hospital, university or company during the stay.

MSCA call (HORIZON-MSCA-2027-PF-01): HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - Global Fellowships

MSCA call (HORIZON-MSCA-2027-DN-01): HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks

Aimed at researchers at postdoctoral level who wish to spend 1-2 years at one or two foreign research organisations, combined with 1-2 years at a Norwegian research organisation. Funds curiosity-driven basic and applied research in all research areas.

For early-career researchers with a PhD (or ≥4 years equivalent research experience) and up to 3 years' postdoctoral experience to lead an independent discovery research project relevant to human health. Must commit ≥80% time to research; administering organisation must be a not-for-profit in UK, Republic of Ireland, or a low/middle-income country (excluding India and mainland China). Coapplicants not accepted; grant funds cannot be transferred to mainland China.

Swedish national call for early detection of primary cancer (not metastatic/recurrent disease). Category A: new diagnostic methods; Category B: validation of methods at TRL≥4. Applicant must be employed (≥20% FTE) at a Swedish university or healthcare institution and hold a PhD since ≤31 Dec 2021 (i.e. experienced researcher). Application must be in English.

Fellowships funded via the King Baudouin Foundation on behalf of the SofinaBoël Fund for Education and Talent, granted by FWO and F.R.S.-FNRS to talented PhD students for a research and/or training stay abroad.

Additional bench fee for FWO postdoctoral fellows (junior or senior) active in cancer research, funded by the King Baudouin Foundation-managed Fund Suzanne Duchesne. Candidates apply via the Med4 Cancer Research expert panel by adding a justification paragraph to the Bench Fee section of their FWO postdoctoral fellowship application; only the two best-ranked candidates receive €25,000 each.

Scholarships for students admitted to or enrolled in master's or doctoral programmes, and postdoctoral researchers, at internationally recognised universities, working on Armenian Studies broadly defined. Around 7-10 scholarships expected in 2026; fixed annual amounts detailed in the 'Requisitos, Critérios e Condições' document.

Industrial PhD scheme (Nærings-ph.d.) to strengthen research capacity in Norwegian business; the doctoral candidate is employed by a company while enrolled at a degree-awarding institution. Open to companies in Norway across energy, AI, circular economy and security themes.

For advanced postdocs (2-9 years post-PhD, exceptions for career breaks) in all disciplines including arts-based research, applying at an Austrian research institution. Half of awards reserved for women; researchers may apply at most twice and lead only one project. Hearing finalists not awarded ASTRA may instead receive a 3-year Principal Investigator Project (Merit Award, up to €450,000).

Open to research groups and individuals in environmental science for curiosity-driven, high-risk/high-reward research; must sit predominantly within NERC's remit. Does not fund PhD studentship costs or data archival services. International collaboration supported via Lead Agency agreements with NSF (US), FAPESP (Brazil), and FNR (Luxembourg).

For postdoctoral researchers who completed their doctorate within the last 4 years, all nationalities and fields, to conduct research in Germany with a self-chosen host. Not for German nationals (with exceptions); applicants may not have lived in Germany more than 90 days in the 18 months before applying. Good knowledge of German or English required depending on field.

Call for expressions of interest for the selection of visiting PhD students to Berkeley under the Portugal-Berkeley programme.

Funds partnerships of universities, research institutions, businesses and other socio-economic actors to implement doctoral training programmes; open to third-country organisations. Can support Industrial Doctorates (joint supervision academia-industry) and Joint Doctorates (joint/double/multiple degrees).

For postdoctoral and experienced researchers from Germany to carry out research in Taiwan. The doctorate must be completed no more than 12 years before applying, or within six months of applying. NSTC pays a monthly fellowship (currently NTD 85,000). Applications are reviewed at selection meetings in February, June and October; apply four to seven months ahead.

Public sector PhD scheme (Offentlig sektor-ph.d.) where the candidate is employed by a public sector organisation while enrolled at a degree-awarding institution. Open to Norwegian public sector bodies across health, innovation, welfare, AI and security themes.

Supplementary measure for postdocs and doctoral students in SNSF-funded projects who need childcare support or funding for a support person to reduce work quota due to caregiving duties. Postdocs must have a work-time percentage of at least 80%. Open also to Ambizione, PRIMA, Postdoc.Mobility return grant and Doc.CH grant holders; the latter two may only claim childcare costs.

Awarded to pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellows under a mentor's guidance to develop next-generation leaders in DIPG/DMG research.

Doctoral and postdoctoral (junior/senior) fellowships for fundamental/strategic basic research in collection-based biodiversity and conservation, co-financed by Meise Botanic Garden. Only applications to regular FWO doctoral/postdoctoral calls where Meise Botanic Garden agreed to act as additional host institute, and which were approved by FWO but not financed, are eligible.

Open to researchers at UK higher education institutions, research council institutes, UKRI-approved independent research organisations and NHS bodies, resident in the UK at lecturer level or equivalent. Funds salary, travel/subsistence, training for a discipline hop into or out of ICT; postdoctoral fellowship holders not eligible; Norway-based co-investigators excluded.

Open to UK-based researchers self-identifying as Black, Bangladeshi or Pakistani heritage (including mixed heritage), who hold an undergraduate or PhD degree from a UK institution and are early- to mid-career. Funds research or research-adjacent career development activities; coapplicants not accepted.

Postdoctoral fellowship in theoretical physics and underpinning mathematical/computer sciences (cosmology, quantum gravity, string theory, particle physics, etc.), hosted at UK higher education institutions, research council institutes, UKRI-approved independent research organisations, public sector research establishments or NHS bodies. Requires a strong public engagement and outreach component; no nationality restrictions on applicants.