Postdoctoral fellowships

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For highly qualified postdocs of all disciplines in early career stages to pursue an independent research project abroad, with support for a subsequent return phase in Austria. Requires a completed doctorate, host institution invitation, and fulfillment of the territoriality principle.

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

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

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

Postdoctoral fellowship for a research stay abroad followed by an optional return phase to an Austrian research institution. Requires completed doctorate, support/invitation from a host institution abroad, and fulfillment of the territoriality principle; decided in five approval meetings per year via rolling submission.

Provides top-up financing to make it more attractive for Norwegian research organisations to host incoming Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) Postdoctoral Fellows; application is by invitation only.

Increases the proportion of young researchers taking research stays abroad, strengthening Norwegian research by adding new knowledge, developing networks and research career opportunities.

Top-up funding to make Norwegian institutions more attractive as hosts for incoming HFSP Postdoctoral Fellows; application is by invitation only following award of an HFSP fellowship.

Supports postdoctoral researchers (max 8 years post-PhD) to carry out research abroad. European Postdoctoral Fellowships open to researchers of any nationality moving within Europe; Global Postdoctoral Fellowships require EU/Associated Country nationality or long-term residence and include a mandatory 1-year return phase to Europe. Mobility rule: applicant must not have resided in the host country more than 12 months in the 36 months before the deadline.

For postdocs (up to 4 years post-PhD) and experienced researchers (up to 12 years post-PhD) from abroad to conduct a research stay of 6-18 months in Germany with a self-chosen host. Applicants must generally be living/working outside Germany; good knowledge of German or English required depending on discipline, German required for physicians working with patients.

Open to postdoc-level researchers of all disciplines who completed a doctoral degree no more than 5 years prior to application. Project must be carried out at an Austrian research institution and requires a mentor in Austria; applicants cannot simultaneously apply for ESPRIT or other FWF career programs (Erwin Schrödinger, Elise Richter, Elise Richter PEEK).

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

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

For postdoctoral and experienced researchers who are German citizens (or non-German citizens working academically in Germany) conducting research abroad with a host from the Humboldt Network. Requires good knowledge of host country language or excellent English; host must confirm facilities and provide mentoring agreement; applicants may not have spent more than 6 months in host country in prior 18 months. Research stays in Ukraine, Russia or Belarus currently suspended.

Travel grant covering return travel (Brussels–conference venue) for active participation (oral or poster) in an international scientific conference abroad. Applicants must be affiliated with a Flemish university, university hospital, or federal/Flemish scientific institute; postdocs must be within 6 years post-PhD; publication requirements apply (1 peer-reviewed first/last-author paper for EEA/Switzerland/UK conferences, 3+ with 1 first/last-author elsewhere). Max 1 grant per person per civil year for conference/workshop/study visit combined.

Three-year postdoctoral fellowship supporting researchers who have only recently completed their PhD in developing an independent, international research career; hosted at a Flemish research institution.

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).

For researchers with a PhD or 4+ years relevant experience, focused on discovery science, innovation, instrumentation/technique development or software engineering. Funded at 80% FEC; no restrictions on nationality. Applicants must not have previously held a significant grant (>£100,000 FEC, PDRA time, or capital equipment).