Postdoctoral fellowships

SNSF Postdoc.Mobility funds researchers with a strong link to Switzerland (Swiss degree or research at a Swiss institution) to do a postdoc abroad, with an optional funded return phase to Switzerland. Outgoing-mobility scheme.

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.

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.

Postdoctoral fellowships in industrial and environmental biotechnology. Host institution must be in a Nordic country (including Denmark). Open to PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Supports outstanding early-career postdoctoral scientists seeking dual expertise in immunology and data science at the intersection of cancer immunology and bioinformatics/computational methods.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Postdoctoral fellowship programme for early-career cancer researchers based in France. Supports young researchers (Jeunes chercheurs) in oncology. Proposals likely in French.

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.

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.

Postdoctoral fellowship programme for early-career researchers. Both Incoming and Retaining call modalities available. Host institution must be based in Spain or Portugal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.)

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. Aimed at researchers at the postdoc-to-faculty transition stage.

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.

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

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

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.

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)

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.

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

Open to PhD holders with ≤8 years post-PhD research experience. European Fellowships: any nationality, host in EU/Associated Country, MSCA mobility rule (≤12 months in host country in prior 36 months). Global Fellowships: EU/Associated Country nationals or long-term residents only. Euratom areas: EU/Euratom Associated Country nationals only. All disciplines. Resubmission restrictions apply for scores below 80% from prior year.

Supplementary measure for doctoral students and postdocs employed on SNSF-funded projects who need flexibility due to childcare responsibilities. Covers external childcare costs and/or salary of a support person to allow work-quota reduction. Postdocs must work ≥80%; Ambizione, PRIMA, Postdoc.Mobility return grant, and Doc.CH holders also eligible.

Postdoctoral fellowship for researchers fulfilling the FWF territoriality principle, requiring a completed doctorate, host invitation at an excellent institution abroad, and an option to return to an Austrian research institution. Applicants must be based at or returning to an Austrian institution. Clinical trials eligible only if hypothesis-based.

2026 call restricted to humanities and social sciences (SHS) disciplines only. ANR funds a 2-year postdoctoral contract (July 2026–August 2028) to prepare a competitive ERC Starting Grant 2028 application (October 2027). Host institution must be in France. Proposals submitted in French.

For clinician scientists seeking protected research time. Applicants must be clinicians with NHS programmed activities; host institution must support lab/office space for the award duration. Covers salary (up to 11 PAs), £6.5k annual supplement, up to 2 staff posts (technician, postdoc, and/or non-clinical PhD student), and running expenses. Cancer research focus required.

Open to master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral researchers enrolled at internationally recognised universities, working on Armenian Studies (broadly defined). In 2026, priority given to contemporary/post-Soviet topics with policy relevance. Disciplines include political science, sociology, anthropology, law, human rights, diaspora/migration studies, and related fields. 7–10 grants expected; fixed annual amounts per call conditions document.

Supports early- and mid-career postdoctoral researchers based in Irish academic institutions with a PhD, conducting applied health, public health or social care research. Consortia must span multiple disciplines and include non-academic stakeholders (e.g. health professionals, community organisations, patients). Applications submitted via HRB GEMS online system.

For female researchers (doctoral or postdoctoral level) employed in SNSF-funded projects or career funding schemes, with ≥60% work-time funded by SNSF (doctoral students exempt from this threshold). Covers career support measures (mentoring, coaching, courses, networking events) but not family support. No separate application required; claimed via final financial report with receipts.

DFG Walter Benjamin funds early postdocs integrated into the German research system. The Fellowship module sends the researcher to a host ABROAD; the Position module funds them in Germany. Origin = DE, outgoing-mobility option (the German equivalent of NWO Rubicon).

Humboldt Research Fellowship funds postdocs and experienced researchers of any nationality for a research stay at a German host institution. INCOMING-mobility scheme: applicants should be based outside Germany at the time of application.

For early-career researchers based in Denmark going abroad to the University of Oxford. Fellows spend 2 years at Oxford then up to 1 year at a Danish university or Danish public/non-profit research institution. Applicants must be affiliated with a Danish institution; mobility from Denmark is required. Covers interdisciplinary research in science and technology.

Open to early-career researchers who have not previously held competitive funding as project lead (PI) with postdoctoral staff support costs. UK-based academic institutions only; overseas and business-based applicants ineligible. Covers biotechnology and biological sciences research. Host institution must provide 20% FEC co-funding. Industry partners (IPA/LINK schemes) permitted as project partners.

Postdoctoral fellowship for researchers of any nationality hosted at Swiss institutions. Mobility rule: applicant must not have resided or worked in Switzerland >12 months in the 36 months prior to deadline. Requires PhD; 100% FTE (min 80% for clinical/care duties). Covers salary, social security, and project costs. Double funding with MSCA or other grants for the same project is excluded.

Available exclusively to FWO postdoctoral fellows (junior or senior) active in cancer research at Flemish institutions. Applications are submitted via the FWO postdoctoral fellowship call and evaluated by the Med4 Cancer Research expert panel. The two best-ranked candidates each receive €41,500 as an additional bench fee on top of the regular bench fee (€4,000–€10,000/year).

Reserved exclusively for teams where all members are early-career researchers (within 10 years of PhD/MD or 5 years of starting an independent group). Parental leave, military service, and major medical conditions may extend eligibility. International, interdisciplinary teams required; applicants must be independent researchers at academic institutions.

Postdoctoral fellowship in cancer research, 2026 call. Hosted at Spanish institutions. Supports early-career researchers following PhD completion.

For starting group leaders (senior postdocs, senior researchers, assistant professors) with 4–8 years post-PhD. Applicant must be employed and based in Denmark at a university or non-profit research institution. Must contribute to data/computational science education in Denmark. Covers algorithm/method development and/or applications in life science, health, sustainability, agriculture.

For PhD students and postdoctoral researchers affiliated with a Bulgarian institute seeking a research secondment at a non-commercial research institute in Switzerland. Aims to deepen scientific skills and foster research collaborations between Switzerland and Bulgaria. Host institution must be a non-commercial research institute in Switzerland.

PhD and postdoctoral (junior/senior) fellowships co-funded by VITO for research in cleantech/sustainable development (energy, materials, chemistry, health, land use). Open only to applicants who applied to a regular FWO fellowship call, were approved but unfunded, and had VITO as an agreed additional host institute. Host must be a Flemish university; VITO acts as co-host.

For researchers in mathematical sciences who have completed a PhD with postdoctoral experience but have not yet established sustained career independence. Fellowship must be based at an eligible UK research organisation. Applicants of all nationalities welcome. Excludes established academics or those who have directed research vision and supervised postdoctoral staff for >12 months. Optional 'plus' component (20–50% time) for community engagement activities.

PhD and postdoctoral (junior/senior) fellowships for collection-based biodiversity and conservation research, co-hosted by Meise Botanic Garden (Flanders). Eligible only for applicants who listed Meise Botanic Garden as additional host institute in a regular FWO fellowship call, were approved but not funded by FWO. Financed by Meise Botanic Garden; subject to standard FWO fellowship regulations. Flemish universities only.

Postdoctoral fellowship for researchers within 5 years of PhD in medicine, natural/technical sciences, biomedicine, or biotechnology. Applicants must be affiliated with either a Danish research institution (with Cleveland Clinic connection) or the Cleveland Clinic (with Danish research background). Full-time commitment required; English proficiency test required for Cleveland Clinic applicants. Proposals must be in English.

Postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers to pursue frontier life science research abroad. Applicants must change country for the fellowship (MSCA-style mobility rule). Host institution must be in an HFSP member country. Applications submitted via ProposalCentral.

For early-career researchers going abroad from Denmark to Uppsala University. Fellows spend 2 years at Uppsala University (Sweden) then up to 1 year at a Danish university or Danish public/non-profit research institution. Applicants must be based in Denmark; mobility to Sweden is required. Covers interdisciplinary research in collaboration with a Uppsala University research group.

Postdoctoral fellowship for researchers in natural/technical sciences, biomedicine, or biotechnology, within 5 years of PhD. Applicants must demonstrate association to the Danish research environment (Danish degree, citizenship, or research experience). Must be employed by a Danish public non-profit research institution throughout the grant. First 2 years at MIT, final year at Danish host institution.

For early-career researchers based in Denmark going abroad to ETH Zurich. Fellows spend 2 years at ETH Zurich then up to 1 year at a Danish university or public/non-profit research institution. Applicants must be affiliated with a Danish institution; mobility to Switzerland is required. Similar fellowships also offered for MIT, University of Oxford, and Uppsala University.

For researchers at postdoctoral level wishing to spend 1–2 years at foreign research organisations combined with 1–2 years at a Norwegian host. Approved Norwegian research organisations only. Curiosity-driven basic and applied research across all disciplines.

Part-time postdoctoral mandate for doctors simultaneously undertaking a postdoctoral fellowship and a specialised master's degree. Max 2 years, renewable twice (max 6 years total). Must end no later than 4 years after the end of specialisation. Host institution must be in the FWB (Belgium). Awarded via the Grants & Fellowships call.

Postdoctoral mandate (R2 level) for researchers who have obtained a doctorate. Duration of 3 years, usable over 6 years if external funding is found for a postdoc outside the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles (FWB). Host institution must be in the FWB (Belgium). Awarded via the Grants & Fellowships call.

Part-time mandate reserved for approved clinical specialists (postdoctoral fellows) wishing to pursue fundamental research while maintaining part-time hospital activity. Probationary period of 6 years (3 × 2-year mandates), followed by 4-year mandates renewable without limit. From first 4-year renewal, mandate becomes Clinical Researcher (CCL). Host institution must be in the FWB (Belgium).

For early-career researchers who have not previously received competitively obtained funding as PI that included postdoctoral research assistant staff costs. Must meet standard BBSRC eligibility (UK-resident, lecturer-level post). The previous 3-year time limit has been removed. Assessed on research potential rather than track record.

Open to German universities and equivalent institutions with the right to award doctorates, including UAS with independent or cooperative doctoral rights. Funds doctoral researcher and postdoc posts, visiting researchers, travel, workshops, and coordination. Interdisciplinary approaches welcomed. Aims to qualify doctoral researchers within a focused research and structured training programme.

For senior postdocs, senior researchers, assistant professors, or newly employed associate professors aiming to establish or strengthen an independent research group at a university or non-profit research institution in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden. Scope: industrial or environmental biotechnology (excluding plant science/agriculture/food and pharma/therapeutics). Proposals must include a clear biotechnology element per OECD definition.

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.