Career stage
PhD fellowships
PhD scholarships and doctoral programmes across EU research institutions
100 open calls
PhD funding in Europe flows through several channels: individual fellowships (MSCA Doctoral Networks, Wellcome PhD programmes), institutional doctoral schools (NWO Graduate Schools in NL, GRK in DE), and country-specific programmes. This page lists every open call we've indexed aimed at PhD students and doctoral-training supervisors.
Open calls
Simons Foundation
Synthetic Plant Biology
Up to $360k/year (including indirect costs)
30 Jul 2026 · 1d
Supports exploratory, high-risk research applying engineering principles to plant biology (sensors, genetic modifications, novel tools). Applicants must hold a PhD and a faculty or equivalent PI-eligible position at a US nonprofit, college, university, lab, institute, or government research facility. No preliminary data required. No citizenship requirements for PIs.
NWO
Weave with NWO as partner agency
Up to €400,000
31 Jul 2026 · 2d
Part of Open Competition ENW-M. Dutch co-applicant (tenured or tenure-track at eligible NL institution) submits administrative submission to NWO when a Weave bilateral proposal is led by DFG, FNR, or FWO. Max one Dutch applicant per proposal; max €400k for the Dutch part funding one temporary scientific position (PhD or postdoc) plus other budget modules. Proposals must be in English. Must rank in top 20% at lead agency to be eligible for NWO allocation.
NWO
Weave with NWO as partner agency 2025/2026 (DFG as lead agency)
Up to €400,000
31 Jul 2026 · 2d
Dutch co-applicant (tenured or tenure-track at eligible NL institution) joins a bilateral Weave proposal submitted to DFG. NWO acts as partner agency; DFG handles scientific evaluation. Max one Dutch applicant; up to €400k for one temporary position (postdoc; PhD not possible with DFG) plus other budget modules. Proposals must be in English. One ENW-M submission per applicant per 12 months.
SNSF
Postdoc.Mobility
Subsistence grant + travel flat-rate + possible research/conference costs + return grant (salary + social security)
4 Aug 2026 · 6d
For researchers with a completed doctorate (or within 6 months of defence) wishing to conduct a research stay abroad. Applicants must be Swiss nationals, hold a Swiss C-permit, or be married/partnered to a Swiss national; OR hold a Swiss doctorate/state exam and have had no prior postdoctoral position abroad. Host institution must be outside Switzerland. Subsistence grant, travel flat-rate, and optional research/conference costs included.
Swedish Research Council
Doctoral programme grant within research on crime
18 Aug 2026 · 20d
Open to organisation applicants only (not individual researchers). Funds doctoral programmes in research on crime within humanities and social sciences.
Swedish Research Council
Doctoral programme grant within Humanities and Social sciences
18 Aug 2026 · 20d
Open to organisation applicants only (not individual researchers). Funds doctoral programmes within humanities and social sciences at Swedish research organisations.
Cancer Foundation Finland
Cancer Foundation Finland – Major, Research and Dissertation Grants 2026
19 Aug 2026 · 21d
Annual autumn call for major grants, research grants, and doctoral dissertation grants in cancer research. Awarded by the Board of the Cancer Foundation Finland. Includes dissertation (doctoral) grants making it relevant for early-career researchers as well. Finnish institution affiliation expected; largest private cancer research funder in Finland.
Cancer Foundation Finland
Research Grants 2026
19 Aug 2026 · 21d
Research grants for 1–3 years for scientific cancer research in Finland; longer periods prioritised. Also available to newly established research groups whose leader has completed a successful postdoctoral period. No grants to tobacco-industry-funded researchers.
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Postdoctoral Fellowships for research within Plant Science, Agriculture and Food Biotechnology
Up to DKK 3,300,000 per grant
20 Aug 2026 · 22d
Postdoctoral fellowships for research in plant science, agriculture, and food biotechnology. Host institution must be in a Nordic country (including Denmark). Open to PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. Research areas: biotechnology-based synthesis and production, food and agriculture.
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Postdoctoral Fellowships for research within Industrial Biotechnology and Environmental Biotechnology
Up to DKK 3.3 million per grant
20 Aug 2026 · 22d
Postdoctoral fellowships in industrial and environmental biotechnology. Host institution must be in a Nordic country (including Denmark). Open to PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.
Cancer Research Institute
Immuno-Informatics Postdoctoral Fellowship
$74k–$78k/year stipend + $5k/year institutional allowance (3 years)
1 Sept 2026 · 34d
For postdoctoral researchers with <5 years mentored research experience at award activation, working at the intersection of cancer immunology and computational biology/data science. Must be conducted at a non-profit institution (US or abroad); no citizenship restrictions. Sponsor must hold assistant professor or higher rank. Proposals must be hypothesis-driven in basic or translational cancer immunology.
ZonMw
Rubicon
€3,145,000 (total round budget)
1 Sept 2026 · 34d
For researchers who obtained their PhD from a Dutch NWO-recognised research organisation within the 12 months preceding the deadline. Funds a research stay of 12–24 months at an excellent foreign research institute (all disciplines). Individual applicants only; no pairs or teams. Eligible costs: salary, travel, limited research costs. Proposal must be written in English.
ZonMw
Veni
Up to €320,000
1 Sept 2026 · 34d
For researchers within ~3 years post-PhD (reference date 1 Jan 2026; PhD obtained between 1 Jan 2023 and 1 Sep 2026, extensions possible). Research must be carried out at an NWO-recognised institution in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Applications must be written in English. Part-time appointments below 0.4 FTE are not permitted.
NWO
NWO Rubicon 2026-2
Salary + bench fee abroad, up to 24 months
1 Sept 2026 · 34d
NWO/ZonMw Rubicon funds researchers who obtained their PhD in the Netherlands to gain international experience at a research institution abroad. Outgoing-mobility scheme: applicant origin is NL, host institution is outside NL.
Kolbjørn Brambanis legat
Kolbjørn Brambanis legat for kreftforskning – stipend 2026
NOK 200,000
1 Sept 2026 · 34d
Cancer research stipend (NOK 200,000) for medical doctors during PhD work or continuing research after PhD. Priority given to cancer in children and young people. May be used for international stays or equipment. Full call text at onkologiskforum.org.
Cancer Research Institute
CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship
$74k–$78k/year stipend + $5k/year institutional allowance (3 years)
1 Sept 2026 · 34d
Supports postdoctoral researchers in immunology and cancer immunology at non-profit institutions worldwide (no citizenship restrictions). Applicants must hold a doctoral degree by award activation and have <5 years of mentored research experience (M.D.s exclude residency years). Research must be hypothesis-driven and mechanistic, relevant to the immune system's role in cancer. Only 1 fellow per sponsor per round.
Cancer Research Institute
CRI Immuno-Informatics Postdoctoral Fellowship
$243,000
1 Sept 2026 · 34d
Supports outstanding early-career postdoctoral scientists seeking dual expertise in immunology and data science at the intersection of cancer immunology and bioinformatics/computational methods.
Carlsberg Foundation
Reintegration Fellowships
Salary and operating expenses
1 Sept 2026 · 34d
Reintegration Fellowships from the Carlsberg Foundation, which funds basic research in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities carried out by Danish researchers or foreign researchers connected to the Danish research environment. 2-year postdoctoral fellowships at Danish, Greenlandi
Kolbjørn Brambanis legat
Kolbjørn Brambanis legat for kreftforskning 2026 (Cancer Research Stipend)
NOK 200,000
1 Sept 2026 · 34d
Stipend of NOK 200,000 for physicians during PhD work or continuing research after PhD. Priority given to cancer in children and young people. May be used for international stays or equipment. Norwegian applicants.
ZonMw
Rubicon 2026-2
€3,145,000 (total round budget)
1 Sept 2026 · 34d
For researchers who obtained their PhD from a Dutch NWO-recognised research organisation within the 12 months preceding the deadline. Individual applications only (no pairs/teams). Funds a research stay of 12–24 months at a foreign research institute (all disciplines). Proposals must be written in English. Eligible costs: salary, travel, limited research costs; no overhead.
Onkologisk Forum
Kolbjørn Brambanis legat for kreftforskning – kreftforskningsstipend 2026
200,000 NOK
1 Sept 2026 · 34d
Cancer research stipend prioritising research on cancer in children and young people; also supports other cancer research. Open to physicians during PhD work or as a supplement to continued research after PhD. May be used for international stays or equipment.
MRC (UKRI)
Early Independence Clinician Scientist Fellowship
No upper limit; 80% FEC funded
2 Sept 2026 · 35d
Open to registered healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, vets, etc.) of any nationality, but fellowship must be hosted at an eligible UK research organisation. Applicants must hold a completed PhD or equivalent (before award start). Must not have previously secured independence via grants leading research staff. Fellowship must be based full-time at host; clinical sessions up to 4/week permitted for relevant specialties. Joint funding available with several charities (e.g. Diabetes UK, Parkinson's UK).
MRC (UKRI)
Capacity Building Clinical Research Training Fellowship (CRTF)
2 Sept 2026 · 35d
For registered healthcare professionals (including doctors, nurses, AHPs, vets) who hold a PhD received ≥5 years ago and wish to reacquire research skills. Fellowship must be hosted at an eligible UK research organisation; international applicants must hold or obtain UK regulatory body registration. Funded at 80% FEC. Jointly funded options available with named charities. Applicant must intend to be clinically active in the UK during or after the award.
ZonMw
Vici
Up to €1,500,000
8 Sept 2026 · 41d
For senior researchers at the consolidation/leadership stage, with PhD obtained within 15 years before 1 March 2026 (extensions possible). Proposals must be written in English. Applicants must demonstrate that Vici will substantially contribute to consolidating their research group. Hosted at Dutch institutions via ZonMw.
ZonMw
NWO Talent Programme Vici – ZonMw 2026
Up to €1,500,000
8 Sept 2026 · 41d
For senior researchers at the consolidation/leadership stage who obtained their PhD within 15 years before 1 March 2026 (extensions possible). Proposals must be written in English. Aimed at researchers with academic qualities clearly exceeding international peer group norms and established leadership/mentorship skills; not for those who have already built an established research group.
MSCA
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 - European Fellowships
9 Sept 2026 · 42d
Postdoctoral researchers of any nationality, max 8 years full-time research experience post-PhD at deadline. Mobility rule applies: researcher must not have resided/worked in the host country for >12 months in the 3 years before deadline. Full-time commitment required. Host must be an eligible organisation in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country.
MSCA
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 - Global Fellowships
9 Sept 2026 · 42d
Restricted to nationals or long-term residents of EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries, max 8 years post-PhD. Outgoing phase at a non-EU/non-Associated Country organisation, with mandatory return phase to an EU/Associated Country host. Full-time commitment required; mobility rules apply.
Royal Society
Royal Society University Research Fellowship 2026
5-year fellowship (salary + research expenses), extendable to 8
9 Sept 2026 · 42d
Royal Society University Research Fellowship (URF) is the Royal Society's flagship early-career fellowship (3-8y post-PhD) in the natural sciences, hosted at a UK or Republic of Ireland institution.
Cancer Research UK
Clinician Scientist Fellowship
Typically up to £1m
10 Sept 2026 · 43d
Supports clinician scientists who have gained a higher research degree and some postdoctoral experience, ready to develop their own research niche. Restricted to clinician scientists.
Cancer Research UK
Prevention and Population Programme Award
Up to £2.5m
11 Sept 2026 · 44d
Open to scientists, clinicians or healthcare workers based at UK universities, medical schools, hospitals or research institutions with extensive postdoctoral experience and an independent research group. Applicant must be fully funded by host institution for the award duration. Covers primary prevention and population research with cancer relevance, including epidemiology, translational prevention, clinical trials, and behavioural interventions.
FWO
Baillet Latour Biomedical Award
€1,000,000 over 5 years
14 Sept 2026 · 47d
For independent investigators ≤12 years post-PhD (PhD awarded no earlier than 14 Sep 2014, with possible extensions for career breaks). 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.
Swedish Research Council
International postdoc within humanities and social sciences, including educational sciences (autumn call)
15 Sept 2026 · 48d
International postdoctoral fellowship in humanities, social sciences, and educational sciences. Typically involves a mobility component (postdoc abroad); applicants must be affiliated with a Swedish institution. Opening soon: 19 August 2026.
Swedish Research Council
International postdoc within natural and engineering sciences
15 Sept 2026 · 48d
Postdoctoral fellowship for researchers in natural and engineering sciences to conduct research at an international host institution. Mobility grant; applicant must be based in Sweden prior to the fellowship. Autumn call edition.
MSCA
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026
~€220,000 (living + mobility + research, 24 months)
15 Sept 2026 · 48d
Swedish Research Council
International post doc within medicine and health (autumn call)
15 Sept 2026 · 48d
International postdoctoral fellowship for early-career researchers in medicine and health. Supports postdocs at foreign host institutions. Applicants must be affiliated with Swedish research institutions. Call opens 19 August 2026.
MRC (UKRI)
Early Independence Career Development Fellowship
No upper limit; 80% FEC funded
15 Sept 2026 · 48d
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.
Fondation ARC
Post-doctorants en France
15 Sept 2026 · 48d
Postdoctoral fellowship programme for early-career cancer researchers based in France. Supports young researchers (Jeunes chercheurs) in oncology. Proposals likely in French.
EIT Health
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Micro-Credentials Call
Up to €150k in 2027 + up to €60k in 2028
16 Sept 2026 · 49d
Consortia apply to develop an EIT Label-certified micro-credentials programme for advanced Master's students and PhD candidates in life sciences, medical technologies, and biotechnology, focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and project management in healthcare. Applicants must register in the EU Funding & Tenders portal to obtain a PIC number before applying. Open to members and non-members of EIT Health.
AHRC
AHRC Large Grants – Outline Stage
£1.6M–£2.4M AHRC contribution (80% of £2M–£3M FEC)
16 Sept 2026 · 49d
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.
STFC
Doctoral Focal Awards in Data-Intensive Sciences
Per notional studentship per annum: £21,805 stipend + £5,238 fees + £1,000 RTSG + £230 conference + £2,660 fieldwork; £10,000 programme management per DFA per year
16 Sept 2026 · 49d
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.
Novo Nordisk Foundation
PhD Scholarships in Nursing Research
Up to DKK 2,830,000 per grant
17 Sept 2026 · 50d
Applicant must be a registered nurse with a master's degree. Research must be carried out at a university, hospital, or other non-profit research institution in Denmark. Applicant must enrol as a PhD student at a Danish university within one year of receiving the grant letter.
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Postdoc Fellowships in Nursing Research
Up to DKK 2.43 million per grant
17 Sept 2026 · 50d
Applicant must be a registered nurse with a PhD (or PhD accepted for defence by deadline). No PhD-age restriction. Must be anchored at a university, hospital, or non-profit research institution in Denmark throughout the fellowship. Part-time work (min. 50%) allowed if combined with clinical work. Up to 3 grants available from a total DKK 7.3M pool.
STFC
Computing Resources on the STFC DiRAC HPC Facility (RAC19)
17 Sept 2026 · 50d
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.
STFC
Funding for STFC Core Summer Schools 2027
17 Sept 2026 · 50d
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.
BBSRC
Early Independence: BBSRC Fellowships
80% FEC; no upper limit. ~15 grants to be awarded.
23 Sept 2026 · 56d
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.
la Caixa Foundation
Postdoctoral Junior Leader fellowships
23 Sept 2026 · 56d
Postdoctoral fellowship programme for early-career researchers. Both Incoming and Retaining call modalities available. Host institution must be based in Spain or Portugal.
HFSP
Long-Term Fellowships
24 Sept 2026 · 57d
For postdoctoral researchers with a PhD in a biological discipline moving to a new country and new research area. Must be ≤3 years post-PhD at Full Proposal deadline (24 Sep 2026). Applicants cannot work in their country of nationality or PhD country. 100% FTE commitment required. For-profit host institutions ineligible. Basic life sciences research only; applied/clinical projects excluded.
HFSP
Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships
24 Sept 2026 · 57d
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.
EPSRC
Canada–G7–Nordic Call for Proposals on Quantum Technologies
Up to £500,000 FEC (80% funded, i.e. up to £400,000 EPSRC contribution)
24 Sept 2026 · 57d
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.
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK-Pathological Society Pre-doctoral Research Bursary
Up to £50k
24 Sept 2026 · 57d
Joint scheme with the Pathological Society for pathology trainees (e.g. histopathology, neuropathology) who are members of the Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland. Must be a medical trainee in a pathology specialism. Held at a UK university or research institute. Applicants must not have registered for or completed a PhD/MD.
Cancer Research UK
Pre-doctoral Research Bursary
Up to £25k
24 Sept 2026 · 57d
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.
HFSP
HFSP Long-Term Fellowship (LTF) 2027
24 Sept 2026 · 57d
For postdocs with a PhD in a biological discipline moving to a new country and new research area. Must be ≤3 years post-PhD at Full Proposal deadline (24 Sep 2026). Applicants cannot work in their country of nationality or PhD country. For-profit host institutions ineligible. 100% FTE required. Basic life sciences research only; applied/clinical projects excluded.
HFSP
HFSP Cross-Disciplinary Fellowship (CDF) 2027
24 Sept 2026 · 57d
For postdocs with a PhD in a non-biological discipline (physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computer science) with no/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. For-profit host institutions ineligible. 100% FTE required. Basic life sciences research only.
FWO
SBO (Strategic Basic Research) projects
€45.5M total (guideline ~€1.7M excl. overhead per project; max €500k/year incl. overhead per legal entity)
25 Sept 2026 · 58d
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.
STFC (UKRI)
Early Independence Ernest Rutherford Fellowships 2026
30 Sept 2026 · 63d
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.
Cancer Research UK
Senior Cancer Research Fellowship
Up to £1.75m
1 Oct 2026 · 64d
For established scientist group leaders at UK universities, medical schools, hospitals or research institutes. Applicants must hold a PhD or MD with extensive post-doctoral experience. Clinicians are no longer eligible from May 2026. Host institution must contribute 50% of salary. Sole PI only; full-time commitment expected (min 0.5 FTE for part-time). Covers basic, preclinical, imaging, radiotherapy, EPS, population and early detection cancer research.
Cancer Research UK
Clinical Future Leaders Fellowship
Up to £2.5M (plus host organisation salary contribution)
1 Oct 2026 · 64d
For clinician scientists transitioning to research independence in cancer. Applicants must hold GMC registration, a higher degree (MD/PhD), CCT/consultant status, and be based at a UK university, medical school, hospital or research institute. Sole PI only; no fully-funded salary or prior substantial multi-year independent fellowship permitted. Fellows must remain clinically active (20–40% time).
Cancer Research UK
Clinician Scientist Fellowship
Up to £1m
1 Oct 2026 · 64d
For clinician scientists (MD/PhD) with GMC registration, a national training number, and some postdoctoral experience, hosted at a UK university, medical school, hospital or research institute. Applicants must remain clinically active during the fellowship. Covers cancer-relevant basic, preclinical, imaging, radiotherapy, EPS, population, and early detection research. Full-time basis; part-time possible with approval.
Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds
Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds PhD Fellowship
Monthly PhD stipend + travel/seminars, 2-3.5 years
1 Oct 2026 · 64d
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.
KWF
Young Investigator Grant
Up to €1M (+ up to ~€400k for major expenses in exceptional cases)
6 Oct 2026 · 69d
For early-career oncology researchers within 5 years of PhD (extensions possible for clinical training or parental leave). Project leader must hold a PhD and be employed ≥0.5 FTE throughout. Covers all research phases from basic to implementation. Applicants must be affiliated with a KWF-registered institute (registration required ≥6 weeks before deadline). Proposals must be submitted exclusively to this call.
MRC (UKRI)
MRC Experimental Medicine – New Investigator Award
7 Oct 2026 · 70d
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.
ERC
Starting Grant
Up to €1.5M + up to €1M additional eligible costs (up to €2M for PIs relocating from non-associated third countries)
14 Oct 2026 · 77d
Open to researchers of any nationality, 0–10 years post-PhD (extensions possible for parental leave, illness, etc.), proposing frontier research in any field. Host institution must be a public or private research organisation in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe associated country. Single PI applies; no consortium required.
STFC
PATT Travel Grants for Competitively Awarded Observation Time
100% FEC; for groups with >£7,500/year in travel costs
15 Oct 2026 · 78d
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.
Sigrid Jusélius Foundation
Senior Clinical Researcher (4 years)
Up to €350,000 in research costs (4 years), plus personal salary costs
15 Oct 2026 · 78d
For a PhD-holding clinician/medical researcher who continues clinical work alongside research (30–50% of working time for research). Requires an active employment contract throughout the grant period. Covers personal salary costs (reported by employer) plus up to €350,000 in research costs. Grant paid to employer institution.
Sigrid Jusélius Foundation
Senior Clinical Researcher Post (4 years)
Salary + max €350,000 for research costs over 4 years
15 Oct 2026 · 78d
For postdoctoral medical researchers or those with equivalent scientific competence who hold an active clinical post for the grant duration. Researcher must dedicate 30–50% of working hours to research. Covers researcher's salary (employer-calculated) plus up to €350,000 in additional research costs. Grant paid to employer.
KWF
Implementation of Biomarkers
€1M–€4M
20 Oct 2026 · 83d
Funds nationwide implementation of clinically validated oncology biomarkers (TRL 7–9) in the Netherlands. Requires a multidisciplinary consortium of ≥4 parties, an HTA specialist in the team, a KWF-approved steering committee, and structural embedding of the patient perspective. PhD candidates are strongly discouraged. Public/private collaborations encouraged if co-funding is in place.
Research Council of Norway
Top-up Financing for Incoming HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships
NOK 500,000 per 12 months, up to 36 months
31 Oct 2026 · 94d
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.
Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
The Wallenberg Foundation Scholarship Program for Postdoctoral studies at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Broad Institute
16 Nov 2026 · 110d
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
Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
The Wallenberg Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships at Nanyang Technological University Singapore
16 Nov 2026 · 110d
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
Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
The Wallenberg – Bienenstock Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Stanford, USA
16 Nov 2026 · 110d
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).
MSCA
HORIZON-MSCA-2026-DN-01-01 — MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026
24 Nov 2026 · 118d
MSCA Doctoral Networks fund collaborative doctoral training programmes across a consortium of academic and non-academic organisations. Doctoral candidates (early-stage researchers) must not have a PhD and must comply with MSCA mobility rules (not resided/worked in host country >12 months in last 3 years). Proposals submitted in English.
Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI)
Juan de la Cierva 2026
3-year postdoctoral contract (~€35k/yr)
3 Dec 2026 · 127d
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.)
NWO
Scientific Meetings and Consultations 2026
€600,000
5 Dec 2026 · 129d
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.
Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI)
Ramón y Cajal 2026
5-year tenure-track contract + research funds
10 Dec 2026 · 134d
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.
Wellcome
Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers
Up to £30,000
31 Dec 2026 · 155d
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.
Cancer Research Institute
Cri Ignite Award
$1.05M
11 Jan 2027 · 166d
Supports the transition of distinguished postdoctoral researchers into independent tenure-track investigators in cancer immunotherapy. Aimed at researchers at the postdoc-to-faculty transition stage.
Cancer Research Institute
Lloyd J. Old STAR Program
$1.25M over 5 years (+ up to 10% indirect costs)
15 Jan 2027 · 170d
For mid-career scientists (tenure-track assistant professors with ≥3 years or associate professors with ≤3 years in role) with MD, PhD, or MD/PhD. Minimum 80% time commitment to research. Open globally; host institution must be a non-profit medical school or research center (US or abroad). For-profit institutions ineligible. Adjunct/acting positions not eligible. Funds high-risk, high-reward cancer immunotherapy research.
Society in Science (Branco Weiss Fellowship)
Branco Weiss Fellowship 2027
Up to CHF 600,000 over 5 years
15 Jan 2027 · 170d
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.
EMBO
Postdoctoral Fellowships
Salary or stipend + relocation allowance + childcare support
22 Jan 2027 · 177d
Supports internationally mobile postdoctoral researchers. International mobility is a key requirement (applicant must move to a new host lab/country). Includes salary/stipend, relocation allowance, and childcare support. Awardees gain access to EMBO Laboratory Leadership course and global EMBO Fellows network. Only one application per researcher permitted (no re-applications from Autumn 2027 round onward).
MSCA
Msca Cofund 2027
6 Apr 2027 · 251d
MSCA call (HORIZON-MSCA-2027-COFUND-01): HORIZON TMA MSCA Cofund Doctoral programme
MSCA
MSCA Choose Europe for Science 2027
6 Apr 2027 · 251d
MSCA call (HORIZON-MSCA-2027-COFUND-02): HORIZON TMA MSCA Cofund Postdoctoral programme
Danish Cancer Society
Projektstøtte til etablering af forskerkarrierer
19 May 2027 · 294d
(Project support for establishing research careers) Open to independent cancer researchers who obtained their PhD within the last 8 years and have demonstrated high international research capacity. Applicants must already have secured funding for their own salary; 50% exemption from clinical work may be applied for. All aspects of cancer research are eligible.
Danish Cancer Society
Postdocstipendium i Danmark og udlandet
19 May 2027 · 294d
(Postdoc fellowship in Denmark and abroad) For researchers with a PhD (max 4 years ago) without permanent employment, conducting an independent cancer research project in Denmark or abroad. The abroad variant targets Danish researchers going abroad independently — not employed by a Danish hospital, university, or company during the stay.
MSCA
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027
8 Sept 2027 · 406d
MSCA call (HORIZON-MSCA-2027-PF-01): HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - Global Fellowships
MSCA
MSCA Doctoral Networks 2027
23 Nov 2027 · 482d
MSCA call (HORIZON-MSCA-2027-DN-01): HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks
FWO
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions - Seal of Excellence Postdoctoral Fellowships
Supports researchers who received an MSCA Seal of Excellence in developing an independent, international research career. Applicants must be hosted at a Flemish research institution. Targets postdoctoral researchers who narrowly missed MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship funding.
HFSP
Postdoctoral Fellowships
Long-Term Fellowships (LTF) and Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships (CDF) for postdoctoral researchers. Fellowship must be undertaken in an HFSPO member country. Applicants must not have previously worked/studied in the proposed host country or with the host supervisor. Excludes primarily clinical, pharmaceutical, applied engineering, or agricultural projects. Basic biological research only.
Wellcome
Doctoral Programmes for Healthcare Professionals
~£12M average award per programme
Funds doctoral training programmes for registered healthcare professionals (UK/Republic of Ireland) in discovery research. Lead applicant must be based at a UK eligible host organisation with a permanent/long-term contract. Commercial organisations ineligible as lead or co-applicants. Proposals must not include training for non-healthcare professionals or research outside Wellcome's Discovery Research remit.
Deutsche Krebshilfe
Mildred-Scheel-Postdoktorandenprogramm
Two-year support for postdoctoral physicians and life scientists conducting projects in clinically-oriented oncological basic research or clinical cancer research at renowned institutions abroad or within Germany. (Postdoctoral Programme)
Cancer Research UK
Black Leaders in Cancer PhD
Fully funded 4-year PhD studentship (stipend + research costs) for students who self-identify as Black heritage (including mixed Black backgrounds). Open to non-clinical PhD candidates only. Fees covered at UK/home rate; international fee shortfall must be met by the host institution. Hosted at CRUK centres; applicants must meet standard PhD entry requirements including English language requirements set by the host institution.
AHRC (UKRI)
Gambling Harms Research Grants
Up to £2,000,000 FEC (80% funded by UKRI)
Open to UK research institutions eligible for UKRI funding (HEPs, IROs, PSREs, NHS bodies) as project lead. Interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams required, including people with lived experience of gambling harms. Non-standard eligibility organisations (charities, businesses, international) may co-lead; combined non-standard costs capped at 30% FEC. Gambling industry licence holders subject to the levy cannot host or receive funds. PhD studentships not eligible.
NWO
Vidi
Up to €850,000
For researchers who have gained several years of research experience after their PhD. Four domain variants: Science, SSH, AES, and ZonMw (Health R&D). Hosted at Dutch knowledge institutions. Enables researchers to conduct research of their own choice.
Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR)
ATTRACT – Starting Investigators
Up to €1.5M
For researchers 2–8 years post-PhD not yet established in Luxembourg, with outstanding track record. Must set up a research team at a Luxembourg host institution aligned with national research priorities. Proposals submitted jointly by candidate and host institution. Gender parity rule applies when institutions submit more than one proposal.
Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR)
AFR Individual Call 2026
AFR (Aides à la Formation-Recherche) funds PhD and postdoctoral researchers in Luxembourg. Only 22 proposals will be funded in the 2026 Call. Targeted at early-career researchers; host institution must be based in Luxembourg.
Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR)
ATTRACT – Consolidating Investigators
Up to €2M
For researchers 2–8 years post-PhD not yet established in Luxembourg, targeting consolidating-stage investigators. Must set up a research team at a Luxembourg host institution aligned with national research priorities. Proposals submitted jointly by candidate and host institution. Gender parity rule applies when institutions submit more than one proposal.
Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR)
INTER Mobility Call 2026
Supports scientific exchange between Luxembourg public research institutions (R2–R4 researchers going abroad; R3–R4 senior researchers visiting Luxembourg). No thematic or geographical limits; secondments to private-sector companies outside Luxembourg are encouraged. PhD candidates are not eligible. Earmarked grants available for collaboration with Quebec, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and UC Berkeley. Covers personnel costs, travel, mobility allowance, and 'other costs' (visa, insurance, childcare).
Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR)
The 35th European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS 2027) – RESCOM 2026
€50,000
RESCOM ISC grant supporting ECIS 2027 hosted at the European Convention Center Luxembourg by University of Luxembourg's FINATRAX group. Focus on digital transformation, IS innovation, cybersecurity, and sustainable IS. Includes Doctoral Consortium and ECR development formats.
Research Council of Norway
Public Sector PhD Project – Doctoral Project in the Public Sector 2026
NOK 108,600,000 total available
Strengthens research-based innovation and long-term competence-building in the public sector through recruitment of doctoral candidates in public agencies. Projects must be based on agency needs and carried out by an employee. Total funding: NOK 108.6M.
FWF
doc.funds
Personnel costs for 5–10 doctoral candidates + up to €5,000/year per doctoral candidate position for training costs
Supports structured doctoral training programs at Austrian institutions entitled to grant doctoral degrees. At least 5 researchers must form a consortium; the doctoral program must have been in place for at least 2 years. Funds personnel costs for 5–10 doctoral candidates plus up to €5,000/year per position for training costs.
Volkswagen Foundation
Navigating a Transforming World Order: Fellowships on Security and Technology
Postdoctoral fellowships for young researchers working on the nexus of security and technology with a distinct European perspective. Open to all disciplines.
Other career stages
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