PhD fellowships

Postdoctoral fellowship program in collaboration with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). Supports Swiss early-career researchers for research stays in Japan. Mobility/residency rules likely apply.

Online certified education programme open to Master students, Master graduates, PhD students, and healthcare professionals in healthcare-related studies. Covers health data analytics, AI, FAIR principles, GDPR, EHDS, telemedicine, and precision medicine. Costs vary: EU students €1,000, non-EU students €2,000, EU professionals €2,000, non-EU professionals €4,000. Professional English required.

Online education programme open to Master's and PhD students and working/healthcare professionals seeking to upskill in digital medical devices. Covers AI, cybersecurity, MDR/IVDR regulation, and personalised health solutions. Costs vary by applicant type (EU student €1,000 to non-EU professional €4,000 excl. VAT); professional English required.

EIT Label-certified online education programme (up to 30 ECTS) open to Master students/graduates, PhD students, and healthcare professionals in healthcare-related fields. Professional English required. Costs vary: EU students €1,000, non-EU students €2,000, EU professionals €2,000, non-EU professionals €4,000 (excl. VAT). Focuses on high value care, innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership in healthcare.

For postdoctoral researchers with a PhD in a biological discipline who wish to pursue frontier, interdisciplinary life sciences research in a new country. Applicants must change country, cannot work in their country of nationality or PhD country, and must have at least one lead-author publication. 100% FTE commitment required; for-profit host institutions ineligible.

For postdoctoral researchers holding a doctoral degree in a non-biological discipline (e.g. physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computer science) with little or no life sciences experience, wishing to transition into frontier life sciences research in a new country. Same mobility, publication, and host-institution rules as LTF; 100% FTE commitment required.

For postdoctoral researchers with a PhD in a biological discipline who wish to pursue frontier, interdisciplinary life sciences research in a new country. Applicants must change country, cannot work in their country of nationality or PhD country, and must have at least one lead-author publication. Purely applied, clinical, or pharmaceutical projects are excluded. Full-time commitment required; 100% FTE.

For postdoctoral researchers holding a doctoral degree from a non-biological discipline (e.g. physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computer science) with little or no life sciences experience, wishing to transition into frontier life sciences research in a new country. Applicants must change country, cannot work in their country of nationality or PhD country, and must have at least one lead-author publication. Full-time commitment required; 100% FTE.

For postdoctoral applicants with a PhD in a biological discipline or prior life sciences experience. Must propose to undertake fellowship in an HFSPO member country and must not have previously worked/studied in the proposed host country or with the host supervisor. Excludes clinical, pharmaceutical, applied engineering/biotech projects. Preference for interdisciplinary training involving new methods or study systems.

For postdoctoral applicants with a PhD outside the life sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computer science) who have never worked in the life sciences. Must propose fellowship in an HFSPO member country; mobility rule prohibits prior work/study in proposed host country or with host supervisor. Excludes clinical, pharmaceutical, and applied projects.

Open to experienced independent researchers (not PhD students or postdocs) at universities, hospitals, or non-profit research institutions in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden. Covers basic and clinical research in endocrinology and metabolism. Co-applicants not allowed; applicant's own salary cannot be covered. DKK 11M earmarked for special theme 'Hormone regulation in women's health'.

Certification as an established researcher (R3) under the Spanish R&D system. Applicants must hold a doctorate obtained before 1 January 2021, have at least 2–5 years of postdoctoral contractual experience, and have completed ≥2 years of research stays at institutions other than their doctoral host. Excludes permanent civil-servant academic staff and those already holding R3/I3 certification. Proposals must be submitted in Spanish.

Open to Spanish public research centres and non-profit private research institutions with internationally recognised scientific leadership. Two tracks: 'Centro de Excelencia Severo Ochoa' (research centres with legal personality and administrative autonomy) and 'Unidad de Excelencia María de Maeztu' (research units). Includes associated funding for predoctoral researcher training. Proposals must be submitted in Spanish via AEI application portal.

For senior researchers (PhD + 10 years minimum) affiliated to a Belgian university, university hospital, or eligible research institute until 31 Dec 2030. Funds rare disease research (bench to bedside); rare cancers and rare adverse drug events excluded. Proposals must be submitted in English. Up to 30% may be outsourced internationally or to the private sector.

Supports internationally mobile postdoctoral researchers; international mobility is a key requirement (host lab must be in a different country). Includes salary/stipend, relocation allowance, and childcare support. A first-author refereed preprint is accepted as equivalent to a publication. Max one candidate per host lab per selection round.

Open to UK research groups and individuals at any career stage (NERC eligibility applies). Must include at least one new international project partner (any country). NERC funds 80% FEC up to £100k; international partner travel/subsistence up to £15k at 100% FEC. Joint applications with São Paulo (FAPESP) or Taiwan (NSTC) partners eligible for co-funding. No PhD studentship costs or equipment ≥£25k. Projects must start by 1 February 2027.

Fondazione Umberto Veronesi post-doctoral fellowship in oncology (experimental / basic research track), funding cancer research in precision and translational medicine. Open to Italian and foreign researchers holding a PhD or medical specialisation, hosted at an Italian research institution. Early-c

Fondazione Umberto Veronesi post-doctoral fellowship in oncology (clinical research track), funding cancer research in precision and translational medicine. Open to Italian and foreign researchers holding a PhD or medical specialisation, hosted at an Italian research institution. Early-career age li

For early-career researchers (PhD passed + ≤3 years postdoc, with allowances). Administering organisation must be in UK, Republic of Ireland, or eligible LMIC (not India or mainland China); must be not-for-profit HEI, research institute, or healthcare org. At least 80% research time required; no co-applicants accepted. Grant funds cannot be transferred to mainland China.

For early-career researchers (PhD passed + ≤3 years postdoc) at not-for-profit institutions in UK, Republic of Ireland, or eligible LMICs (excl. India and mainland China). Must contribute ≥80% research time. No co-applicants accepted. Funds salary plus up to £400k research expenses. Health professionals must hold relevant professional registration.

Supports exploratory, high-risk synthetic plant biology research applying engineering principles to plant function (e.g. sensors, stress tolerance, genetic modification). Applicants must hold a PhD and faculty/PI-equivalent position at a US nonprofit college, university, research institute, or eligible federal agency. No preliminary data required. No citizenship restrictions for PIs.

Dutch co-applicant submits administrative submission to NWO as partner agency for a Weave bilateral proposal led by DFG. Eligible applicants: full/associate/assistant professors or equivalent with tenured or tenure-track position at eligible Dutch institutions. Max one Dutch applicant; max €400k for one PhD or postdoc position plus other budget modules. Proposals must be in English. One ENW-M submission per 12 months rule applies.

Postdoctoral mobility fellowship for researchers with Swiss ties (Swiss nationals, C-permit holders, or PhD/state exam at Swiss HEI). Must apply within 3 years of PhD defence (or 8 years post-state exam for MDs). Requires a research stay abroad; return to institution of education not permitted. Part-time (min. 0.8 FTE) allowed for return grant phase with family care duties.

Organisation applicants only. Funds doctoral programmes within humanities and social sciences. Open 6 May – 18 August 2026.

Organisation applicants only. Funds doctoral programmes in crime research. Open 6 May – 18 August 2026.

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.

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.

Postdoctoral fellowships for research in industrial and environmental biotechnology. Host institution must be in a Nordic country (including Denmark). Open to PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. Proposals submitted via the NNF Norma portal.

For PhD students and postdoctoral researchers based at institutions in the Nordic countries (including Denmark). Research must focus on plant science, agriculture, and food biotechnology, including biotechnology-based synthesis/production and food & agriculture. Applications submitted via the NNF NORMA portal.

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.

Open to postdoctoral researchers with a doctoral degree and <5 years of mentored research experience (M.D. applicants exclude residency years). Research must be in immunology or cancer immunology at a non-profit institution worldwide. No citizenship restrictions. Sponsor must hold assistant professor rank or higher. Only 1 fellow per sponsor per round.

Open to early-career scientists worldwide (<5 years mentored research post-PhD at award activation) at non-profit institutions. Supports dual training in cancer immunology and computational biology/data science. No citizenship restrictions. Must be conducted under a sponsor holding assistant professor or higher rank. Proposals must be hypothesis-driven in basic or translational cancer immunology.

Cancer research stipend of 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 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.

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.

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).

Fundamental research in natural and technical sciences (physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, engineering) with potential applications in life science, health or sustainability. PI must have ≥80% affiliation to a Danish university or non-profit research institution; applicant's own salary must be covered from other sources. PhD student applications not accepted. Call opens 19 June 2026.

For senior researchers at the consolidation/leadership stage who obtained their PhD within 15 years before 1 March 2026 (extensions possible). Applicants must demonstrate that Vici will substantially contribute to consolidating their research group. Proposals must be written in English. Hosted at Dutch knowledge institutions via ZonMw/NWO.

Open to postdoctoral researchers of any nationality with max 8 years post-PhD experience. European Fellowships require a host in an EU/associated country; Global Fellowships require EU/associated country nationals or long-term residents working in a third country then returning to Europe. Researchers must not have resided in the host country for more than 12 months in the last 3 years (standard MSCA mobility rule). Open to all scientific fields including Euratom research.

Postdoctoral fellowships for researchers of any nationality hosted at institutions in EU Member States or Associated Countries. Researchers must hold a PhD and have ≤8 years full-time research experience at the deadline. MSCA mobility rules apply: applicants cannot have resided in the host country for >12 months in the 3 years prior to the deadline. Full-time commitment required as a rule.

Global Fellowships for nationals or long-term residents of EU Member States or Associated Countries, involving an outgoing phase at a non-EU/Associated Country partner and a mandatory return phase. Researchers must hold a PhD and have ≤8 years full-time research experience. MSCA mobility rules apply to both outgoing and return phases. Full-time commitment required as a rule.

Postdoctoral fellowships for researchers of any nationality hosted at EU Member State or Associated Country institutions. Researchers must have a PhD and ≤8 years full-time research experience at deadline. Mobility rule applies: applicants cannot have resided/worked in the host country for >12 months in the 3 years before the deadline. Full-time employment required as a rule.

Global Fellowships for nationals or long-term residents of EU Member States or Associated Countries, involving an outgoing phase at a non-EU/Associated Country host and a mandatory return phase. Researchers must have a PhD and ≤8 years full-time research experience at deadline. Mobility rule applies. Full-time employment required as a rule.

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.

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.

Open to PhD holders of any nationality. European Fellowships: mobility to/within EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Global Fellowships: EU nationals or long-term residents, outgoing phase in non-associated Third Country + mandatory 12-month return phase to EU/Associated Country host. Applications submitted jointly by researcher and academic or non-academic host organisation. Specific Euratom conditions apply for nuclear research areas.

Open to postdoctoral researchers of any nationality with max 8 years post-PhD experience. European Fellowships: host in EU/Horizon Europe associated country. Global Fellowships: EU/associated country nationals or long-term residents, outgoing to third country then returning to Europe. Host organisations can be universities, research institutions, companies, SMEs, hospitals, NGOs, or public bodies. ERA Fellowship opt-in available for widening-country hosts.

Open to PhD holders of any nationality. European Fellowships: any nationality, hosted in EU/Associated Country. Global Fellowships: European nationals or long-term residents, outgoing phase at a non-associated Third Country (e.g. Canada) + mandatory 12-month return phase to EU/Associated Country host. Supports international, interdisciplinary, and inter-sectoral mobility including non-academic sector, reintegration, displaced researchers, and career-restart cases.

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.

Upcoming call opening 19 August 2026. International postdoctoral fellowship for researchers in humanities, social sciences, and educational sciences. Mobility grant requiring postdoc to be conducted abroad; applicants must be affiliated with a Swedish institution.

Upcoming call opening 19 August 2026. International postdoctoral fellowship for researchers in natural and engineering sciences. Mobility grant requiring postdoc to be conducted abroad; applicants must be affiliated with a Swedish institution.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For postdoctoral researchers with a PhD in a biological discipline. Must change country, not work in country of nationality or PhD, and not have spent >12 months in host country. PhD conferred after 24 Sep 2023. 100% FTE commitment required. For-profit host institutions ineligible. Frontier, interdisciplinary basic life-sciences research only; clinical/applied projects excluded.

For postdoctoral researchers holding a doctoral degree in a non-biological discipline (physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computer science) with no/little life-sciences experience. Must change country, not work in country of nationality or PhD, and not have spent >12 months in host country. PhD conferred after 24 Sep 2023. 100% FTE commitment; for-profit host institutions ineligible.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

PhD fellowship for fundamental research funded by FWO, open to researchers at Flemish knowledge institutions. Includes preselection and interview stages. Open Science outputs (datasets, software, grey literature) can be highlighted in the application. Proposals submitted via FWO e-portal.

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.

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

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

For researchers who have recently obtained their PhD. Dutch knowledge institutions. Researchers conduct research of their own choice in Social Sciences and Humanities.

For researchers who have recently obtained their PhD. Dutch knowledge institutions. Researchers conduct research of their own choice in Applied and Engineering Sciences.

For researchers who have recently obtained their PhD. Dutch knowledge institutions. Researchers conduct research of their own choice in Health Research and Development, administered by ZonMw.

For researchers who have gained several years of research experience after their PhD. Dutch knowledge institutions. Researchers develop their own innovative line of research in the Science Domain.

For researchers who have gained several years of research experience after their PhD. Dutch knowledge institutions. Researchers develop their own innovative line of research in Social Sciences and Humanities.

Postdoctoral fellowships for young researchers working on the nexus of security and technology with a distinct European perspective. Open to all disciplines.

For researchers who have gained several years of research experience after their PhD. Dutch knowledge institutions. Researchers develop their own innovative line of research in Applied and Engineering Sciences.

For researchers who have gained several years of research experience after their PhD. Dutch knowledge institutions. Researchers develop their own innovative line of research in Health Research and Development, administered by ZonMw.

Postdoctoral fellowship supporting early-career cancer researchers. Part of The Mark Foundation's investment in the next generation of cancer research talent. No further eligibility details specified on this page.

For researchers who have recently obtained their PhD. Individual grant for researchers at Dutch knowledge institutions to conduct research of their own choice in Social Sciences and Humanities.

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

For mid-career cancer immunotherapy researchers: tenure-track assistant professors (≥3 years in role) or associate professors (≤3 years in role) with MD, PhD, or MD/PhD. Minimum 80% time commitment to research. Open internationally; research may be conducted at medical schools or research centers worldwide, but NOT at for-profit institutions. No citizenship restrictions. Unrestricted, flexible funding for high-risk, high-reward cancer immunotherapy research.

For researchers who have recently obtained their PhD. Individual grant for researchers at Dutch knowledge institutions to conduct research of their own choice in Applied and Engineering Sciences.

For researchers who have gained several years of research experience after their PhD. Individual grant for researchers at Dutch knowledge institutions in Social Sciences and Humanities.

Awarded to pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellows under mentor guidance to develop next-generation DIPG/DMG researchers. Post-docs: up to $100k/year; pre-docs: up to $67k/year. Focused on DIPG/DMG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma / diffuse midline glioma) research. Submitted via Proposal Central.

Two-year support for postdoctoral physicians and life scientists conducting projects in clinically-oriented oncology basic research or clinical cancer research at renowned institutions in Germany or abroad.

Funds mobility outside Europe for nationals or long-term residents of EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries only (≤8 years post-PhD). Outgoing phase at a non-associated Third Country organisation, followed by mandatory 1-year return to an EU/Associated Country organisation. Mobility rule applies for the outgoing host country. Euratom areas require EU/Euratom Associated Country nationality and host.

For researchers with PhD awarded >7 and ≤12 years ago (between 1 Jan 2011 and 16 Oct 2016 for 2023 call), demonstrating research independence. Host institution must be in Switzerland; grant is transferable between Swiss institutions. Family allowances may be added above the CHF 1.75M cap.