PhD fellowships

Award for independent investigators in the early phase of their career (PhD awarded no more than 12 years prior to deadline) to conduct basic, translational or clinical biomedical research in Belgium on Infection and Immunity. Applicant must be affiliated to a Belgian university, university hospital or eligible research institute until 30 June 2032.

For independent investigators ≤12 years post-PhD (PhD awarded after 14 Sep 2014, extensions possible). Topic: Infection and Immunity. Applicants must be affiliated to a Belgian university, university hospital, or eligible Belgian research institute until 30 June 2032. Eligible costs: personnel (excl. PI salary), running costs, equipment; no overhead. In association with Fonds Baillet Latour.

International postdoctoral fellowship enabling early-career researchers to conduct research abroad in humanities, social sciences or educational sciences.

International postdoctoral fellowship enabling early-career researchers to conduct research abroad in natural and engineering sciences.

International postdoctoral fellowship enabling early-career researchers to conduct research abroad in medicine and health.

Open to postdoctoral researchers of any nationality with up to 8 years research experience post-PhD, in any scientific field including Euratom research. Applicants must apply jointly with a prospective supervisor and host organisation; Global Fellowships require a third-country host plus a mandatory 12-month return phase in Europe.

Postdoctoral fellowship enabling early-career researchers in medicine and health to conduct research at a foreign host institution.

For researchers post-PhD seeking first step to independence in MRC remit (human health). Must be hosted at an eligible UK research organisation; applicants of all nationalities welcome. Clinically active researchers are ineligible (separate clinician scientist scheme). Cannot hold a comparable fellowship or have secured grants as project lead with research staff. Fellowship must be full-time (or part-time for personal reasons only). Start date June–September 2027.

Postdoctoral fellowship support for early-career cancer researchers conducting research in France.

Call for consortia to develop an EIT Label-certified micro-credentials programme in entrepreneurship, innovation and project management for advanced Master's and PhD students in life sciences, medtech and biotech. Open to EIT Health Members and Non-Members, of special interest to universities, incubators, accelerators, business schools, industry and start-ups.

Supports novel, ambitious, transformative arts and humanities research teams (3–5 years, £2M–£3M FEC; AHRC funds 80%). Must be team-convened with distributed co-lead leadership. Lead research organisation must have standard UKRI eligibility (UK-based). International co-leads eligible up to 30% FEC. No PhD studentships permitted. Proposals must fall within AHRC subject remit.

UK research organisations (excluding STFC facilities as lead) may apply as single institution or multi-institution consortium to host cohort-based doctoral training in data-intensive sciences (astronomy, particle physics, nuclear physics etc.). Industrial partner representation on management board required. Students must complete ≥6-month placement outside academia. Proposals submitted in English via UKRI Funding Service.

For registered nurses with a PhD (or PhD accepted for defence) applying for a full-time 3-year postdoc project; part-time (min. 50%) allowed if combined with clinical work. Applicant must be anchored at a Danish university, hospital or non-profit research institution throughout the fellowship.

Open to registered nurses with a master's degree who will be enrolled as full-time PhD students at a Danish university within a year of receiving the grant; PhD projects already initiated are not eligible. Research must be conducted at a Danish university, hospital or non-profit research institution.

Open to STFC theory community members (particle physics, nuclear physics, astrophysics, cosmology, etc.) for HPC computing time on DiRAC facilities. Applicants must be UK-resident or employed by an STFC-approved overseas organisation. Early-career researchers including postdocs and PhD students are eligible as project lead. Awards computing time, not cash funding.

Open to STFC-accredited UK universities and research organisations wishing to host one of five named core summer schools (Introductory Astronomy, BUSSTEPP, Solar/Solar-Terrestrial Physics, HEP, Nuclear Physics UK) in 2027. Schools must target STFC-funded PhD students and align with STFC's core science programme. Cost-per-student target below £150/day; specific caps apply to lecturer fees, accommodation, and conference dinner.

Funds large-scale venture doctoral training programmes integrating academic research with entrepreneurship and venture creation. Must support min. 50 students across up to 5 annual cohorts. Lead must be a UKRI-eligible organisation (or complete non-standard eligibility before award). Businesses and social enterprises may lead. Norway-based or IIASA project co-leads are not permitted. Non-full economic cost: 100% of eligible costs, no estates/indirect costs.

Early independence fellowship for researchers seeking to establish their own research niche within BBSRC's bioscience remit. Open to any nationality but must be hosted at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding. No time-bound post-PhD eligibility criteria. Covers personal salary, consumables, travel, training, and technician support; no equipment purchases permitted. BBSRC funds 80% FEC.

Postdoctoral fellowship programme for early-career researchers to join research centres, part of the incoming/retaining call structure for Junior Leader fellows.

Joint scheme with Prostate Cancer UK for clinical trainees pursuing prostate cancer research careers, funding up to £50k for 12 months.

Joint scheme with the Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland for trainee pathologists who are Society members, funding up to £50k for 12 months of cancer-relevant pathology research.

UK applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding. Proposals must address quantum algorithms/encryption, quantum communications, computing, materials, or sensing. Equipment above £25,000/item and doctoral studentships are not funded. EPSRC funds 80% FEC; no matched funding required beyond standard 20% FEC.

Short-term funding for clinicians and other health professionals to get involved in research projects early in their career. Restricted to clinicians and health professionals; early-career focus.

For postdoctoral researchers with a PhD in a biological discipline moving to a new country and new research area. PhD must be conferred after 24 Sep 2023 (≤3 years prior to Full Proposal deadline). Applicants must change country, cannot work in country of nationality or PhD country. 100% FTE commitment required. At least one lead-author publication required. Purely applied, clinical, or pharmaceutical projects are ineligible.

For postdoctoral researchers holding a doctoral degree from a non-biological discipline (physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computer sciences) with no or little life sciences experience, moving to a new country. PhD must be conferred after 24 Sep 2023. Applicants must change country, cannot work in country of nationality or PhD country. 100% FTE commitment required. At least one lead-author publication required.

Problem-oriented strategic basic research with economic or societal application prospects. Applicants must be based at Flemish research institutions (universities, university colleges, strategic research centres); max 20% budget to non-Flemish partners. Supervisors at Flemish universities require ZAP appointment; non-university applicants need equivalent R4-level role with doctoral degree. Advisory committee of stakeholders required (except spin-off projects). Proposals submitted in English via FWO e-portal.

For researchers (any nationality) seeking to establish independent research niche in STFC remit areas (astronomy, particle physics, nuclear physics, accelerator science, quantum technologies, etc.). Must be hosted at a UK research organisation holding an ERF quota. STFC funds 80% FEC; host funds balance. Up to 10 fellowships offered. Cannot fund PDRAs or PhD students. Part-time (≥50% FTE) permitted.

For clinicians with a higher research degree (MD/PhD), GMC registration, and a national training number, hosted at a UK university, hospital or research institute; must remain clinically active (20-50% clinical time depending on stage). Two-stage process: outline then full application with interview.

For clinician scientists with CCT and consultant status transitioning to research independence in cancer research; applicant must be sole PI, GMC-registered, hold MD/PhD, and be based at a UK host institution which must commit to a tapered salary contribution and provide a letter of support.

For independent group leaders in cancer research based at a UK host institution. No longer accepting new outline applications from clinicians following May 2026 committee review; funds 50% of salary, postdoc/technician/PhD student salaries, running costs and equipment.

Supports recruitment of successful, younger researchers into cancer research via postdoctoral positions in Sweden or internationally.

Supports clinically active, PhD-qualified cancer researchers, both established and younger, in a clinical setting.

Aims to recruit PhD-qualified researchers who wish to establish independent research.

Enables operation of a graduate school (Forskarskola) targeted at doctoral students with projects in the field of cancer.

Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds PhD Fellowship funds ambitious basic biomedical PhD projects. Europe-wide: EU citizens anywhere, or non-EU citizens whose PhD is at a European host. Experimental basic biomedical research only.

Open to experienced researchers (≥4 years post-PhD) working at least 50% at an eligible Swiss research institution; applications for mathematics, natural sciences, engineering, biology, medicine, psychology, economics and political science must be in English. International collaboration requires applying via Weave, Lead Agency or International Co-Investigator Scheme.

For early-career oncology researchers within 5 years of PhD (extensions possible for clinical training or parental leave) who must lead an independent research line and be employed ≥0.5 FTE/year on the project. Covers basic, credentialing, preclinical, clinical, and implementation research phases; Dutch summary required for Patient Advisory Committee review.

Supports early-career researchers (postdoctoral, lecturers, junior fellows) who have not previously led a research team or held a substantial grant, enabling transition to independence through an experimental medicine project in humans. Salary capped at 50% of contracted working time; applicant must be sole intellectual leader. Typical duration three years.

For promising early-career researchers with 0-10 years of experience since completion of PhD, of any nationality, wishing to establish an independent research career and team based at a host institution in an EU Member State or Associated Country.

Two-year travel grants for UK-based observers with travel costs exceeding £7,500/year, covering travel and subsistence for competitively awarded science observation time at PATT-approved astronomy facilities. Applicants must be project lead, co-lead, nominated representative, or academic/research staff at the project lead's institution. Funds 100% FEC; does not cover postdoctoral salaries, equipment, or commissioning work.

For postdoctoral medical researchers or those with equivalent scientific competence who hold an active clinical post. Researcher must dedicate 30–50% of working hours to research. Covers researcher's salary (employer-calculated) plus up to €350,000 for research costs. Grant paid to employer; employment contract required.

For postdoctoral medical researchers with an active clinical post, combining research (30-50% of working time) with clinical work over 4 years; covers researcher's salary plus additional research costs, paid to employer.

For postdoctoral researchers conducting medical research projects abroad for 1-3 years; grant holders are expected to return to Finland after the grant period and cannot already be working abroad.

Fundamental, speculative, high-risk/high-reward research to advance explainability of future AI systems. UK research organisations only as lead; UKRI funds 80% of FEC (max £602,500 FEC). Fixed project start date of 1 February 2027. Applications particularly welcome from early and mid-career researchers. No PhD studentship costs or equipment >£25k per item. Purely social science, legal, policy or ethical studies are out of scope.

Thesis prize awarded by Fondation ARC recognizing outstanding doctoral research in oncology; a prize with recognition rather than a research grant.

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.

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.

Consortium of one University Incubator and one Entrepreneurship Support Provider delivers activities of the 'Beyond the Idea: From Concept to Venture' venture-building programme for MSc/PhD students in healthcare, incl. masterclasses, mentoring and Pitch Day for two cohorts over two years.

For researchers who obtained their PhD within 8 years before 1 October 2026, aiming to establish or expand a research group. Application must be in English and requires a signed embedding guarantee from the Dutch host institution supporting the research.

Fully funded 4-year non-clinical PhD studentship (stipend + research costs) for applicants who self-identify as Black heritage background, run through CRUK-affiliated PhD centres (City of London, Cambridge, Oxford, Convergence, Manchester, Newcastle, Scotland). Non-UK nationals eligible but only home/UK fee rate is covered; shortfall to international fees must come from another source, not the student.

Open to UK research organisations (lead must be at an approved organisation). Funds speculative, high-risk research to improve sustainability of future AI systems (algorithms, hardware, software, architectures). UKRI funds 80% of FEC up to £602,500. Fixed start date of 1 February 2027; no-cost extensions for non-people reasons not permitted. PhD studentship costs and equipment over £25k per item not funded.

Supports early-stage, curiosity-driven, high-risk exploratory environmental research within NERC's remit; project lead must be UK-resident and employed by an eligible UK research organisation. Not for PhD studentships, equipment purchase, fellowships or training.

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

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 – 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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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.

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 the transition of distinguished postdoctoral researchers into independent tenure-track investigators in cancer immunotherapy. Targets early-career scientists at the postdoc-to-faculty transition stage.

Supports the transition of distinguished postdoctoral researchers into independent tenure-track investigators in cancer immunology.

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.

For medical doctors with a PhD or dr. med. degree, either ready to start or currently in medical specialist training. Project must be a 5-year project anchored at a Danish university, hospital or other non-profit research institution; applicant's own salary must be covered throughout the project.

For medical doctors/specialist physicians with a PhD or dr. med. who hold a clinical professor position; applicants must remain clinically active (20-50% clinical, 50-80% research) throughout the 5-year grant period.

For medical doctors with a PhD or dr. med. degree, employed full-time as qualified specialist physicians at a Danish hospital, at associate professor level or equivalent; professors are ineligible for this call. Project must be anchored at a Danish institution.

Supports internationally mobile postdoctoral researchers for up to two years at a host lab abroad; international mobility is a key requirement. Includes salary/stipend, relocation allowance, and support for fellows with children. Applications accepted throughout the year with periodic hard-deadline cutoffs.

Supports the transition of distinguished postdoctoral researchers into independent tenure-track investigators.

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.

Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers to conduct a research stay abroad, aimed at Swiss nationals/permanent residents or those who completed doctoral studies at a Swiss institution. This scheme is being phased out; final deadline is August 2027 before a new scheme launches in 2028.

Postdoctoral fellowship in immunology/cancer immunology, must be conducted at a non-profit institution under a qualified faculty sponsor; open worldwide with no citizenship restrictions. Applicants must have <5 years mentored research experience post-PhD.

Supports postdoctoral scientists pursuing hypothesis-driven basic or translational cancer immunology combined with computational biology/data science training. Requires a formal sponsor (assistant professor or higher) and a co-sponsor at a non-profit host institution; no citizenship restrictions but applicants must have <5 years mentored research experience post-PhD.

Joint DFG-SSHRC scheme funding one German-Canadian International Research Training Group in social sciences and humanities (non-health-focused), supporting doctoral researcher exchanges, PhD positions, and reciprocal research visits between German and Canadian institutions. Canadian lead PI must be affiliated with an SSHRC-eligible institution; proposal must meet SSHRC subject-matter eligibility.

Joint DFG–SSHRC call for German-Canadian IRTGs in social sciences and humanities (excluding health-focused topics). German team based at a university with doctoral degree-granting rights; Canadian lead must be at an SSHRC-eligible institution. Funds PhD positions (up to 48 months), research visits (6–12 months reciprocal), workshops, and seminars. ~30 doctoral researchers funded on the German side; 14–20 on the Canadian side.

Dutch co-applicants in bilateral Weave proposals submitted to DFG, FNR, or FWO under the Open Competition ENW-M framework. Eligible applicants must hold a tenured or tenure-track position at an eligible Dutch institution. Max one Dutch applicant per proposal; funds one PhD or postdoc position plus other budget modules. Proposal must fall within the Science domain. Must be in top 20% at lead agency to receive NWO funding.

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

For early-career researchers with a PhD (max 4 years post-PhD) not yet in a permanent position, to conduct an independent cancer research project in Denmark or abroad; the abroad option is for Danish researchers not employed by a Danish hospital, university or company during the stay.

Project funding for young independent cancer researchers who obtained their PhD within the last 8 years and have demonstrated ability for high-level international research; up to 50% clinical work exemption possible.

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

Open to UK universities, NHS bodies, and local authorities across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Funds social care research with clear pathway to benefit for care users and carers. Universities funded at 80% FEC; other organisations at 100%. ECR stream (PhD ≤5 years or no prior CI grant >£100k) up to £300k.

Additional bench fee (on top of the regular €4,000–€10,000/year FWO bench fee) for FWO postdoctoral fellows active in cancer research, funded by the King Baudouin Foundation's Fund Suzanne Duchesne. Only the two best-ranked candidates in the Med4 Cancer Research panel receive €25,000 each; applicants must add a justification paragraph to the 'Bench fee' section of their postdoc fellowship application.

Interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary research on UK and international ecosystems under the RESET programme (co-funded by NERC and Defra). Project lead must be at a UK NERC-eligible research organisation. Covers ecosystem transitions, cascading risks, and resilience. PhD studentship and NERC ship-time costs are not funded. NERC funds 80% FEC; international co-lead costs at 100% (max 30% of total FEC).

Open to researchers with 5-15 years of experience since PhD completion, any field, any nationality. Research must be hosted at a public or private research organisation in an EU Member State or Associated Country.

Postdoctoral fellowships for researchers with a PhD and up to 8 years research experience, hosted at a university, research institution, business or SME in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country (European Fellowships) or requiring EU/Associated Country nationality for Global Fellowships. Mobility rule: applicant must not have resided in the host country for more than 12 months in the 3 years before the deadline.

Aimed at project teams from humanities, cultural studies, and social sciences investigating how ideas transfer from academia into political and ideological contexts; funds cooperation projects and postdoctoral positions.

Awarded to pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellows under mentor guidance to develop next-generation DIPG/DMG research leaders. Applications submitted via Proposal Central.

PhD and postdoctoral (junior/senior) fellowships for collection-based biodiversity and conservation research, co-hosted by Meise Botanic Garden. Eligible only for regular FWO fellowship applicants where Meise Botanic Garden has agreed to act as additional host and the application was approved by FWO but could not be financed through regular FWO funds. Fellowships (including bench fee) are financed by Meise Botanic Garden and subject to standard FWO regulations.

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

Postdoctoral research fellowships for a six-month stay at the Academia Belgica in Rome.

Postdoctoral career development award for early- to mid-career researchers. Contracting organisation must be a UK HEI, NHS body, or health/care services provider. Funds applicant salary and limited non-salary costs only — not research activities. Goal must be developing skills toward a future NIHR personal award or research grant. PhD or MD required by award start date.

Recruits doctoral candidates employed by companies to strengthen research-based innovation and long-term competence building in Norwegian business and industry.

For early-career researchers with a PhD (or ≥4 years equivalent research experience) and up to ~3 years postdoctoral experience, proposing independent discovery research relevant to human health. Administering organisation must be a not-for-profit HEI, research institute or healthcare organisation in the UK, Republic of Ireland, or a low/middle-income country (excluding India and mainland China). Requires ≥80% research time commitment; coapplicants not accepted.

UK scheme for researchers of Black, Bangladeshi or Pakistani heritage background, currently working in or ordinarily resident in the UK, with an undergraduate or PhD from a UK institution. Funds research or research-adjacent activities aligned with Wellcome's Discovery Research remit; administering organisation must be UK-based; coapplicants not accepted.