Physics & materials grants

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 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 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.

Master's scholarships (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology) for nationals of PALOP countries (Angola, Cabo Verde, Guiné-Bissau, Moçambique, São Tomé e Príncipe) residing in their home country, aged ≤30, with a degree GPA ≥14/20 from a home-country university. Study must be in-person at a Portuguese higher education institution. Application form must be submitted in Portuguese. Cannot be combined with other scholarships.

Open to consortia of Luxembourg-based private companies and public research institutions. Covers R&D in data analytics/HPC, AI (ML, computer vision, NLP, edge AI), and quantum technologies. Projects must be industrial research and/or experimental development. SMEs leading a project may receive 30% upfront payment. Self-funded international partners may participate. Proposals submitted via research-industry-collaboration.lu platform.

Continuation of 2024 PPE Consolidated Grants for two remaining years. Open to eligible UK research organisations that received a 2024 PPE award. Applicants must submit an update to their 2024 application; new or additional activities only in exceptional circumstances. STFC funds 80% FEC. Covers named experiments (ATLAS, CMS, LHCb, etc.) including M&O and common fund requests.

Curiosity-driven basic research in earth sciences, astronomy, chemistry, computer science, life sciences, physics or mathematics. Single main applicant with tenured or tenure-track position at eligible Dutch research organisation. Proposals must be in English. One submission per applicant per 12 months. ENW-M-1: single scientific position, max €400k.

Supports hybrid quantum-classical computing R&D aligned with UK National Quantum Strategy Mission 1. Lead research organisation must be UK-based; project partners (industry, academia, government, third sector) in UK or overseas are welcome. Named partners expected to provide financial or in-kind leverage. No matched funding requirement beyond standard 20% FEC. Latest project start date 1 February 2027.

UK-based host institutions only. Funds public engagement projects with strong links to STFC science remit (astronomy, particle physics, quantum technologies, etc.). Every application must include a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in an STFC-funded remit area. 100% FEC funded. Projects must not start before 1 February 2027. Targets under-served communities ('Wonder' audience) are prioritised.

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.

Bilateral Sweden–Italy collaboration grant in quantum and solar technologies. Swedish applicants must partner with Italian counterparts. Opens 24 June 2026; deadline 8 September 2026.

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 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.

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.

EuroHPC call on Quantum Machine Learning, co-financed by the Research Council of Norway with NOK 12 million for Norwegian participants. International consortium required.

EuroHPC call on quantum machine learning. Norwegian participation is co-financed by the Research Council of Norway with NOK 12 million. Norwegian host institution required for the Norwegian funding component.

Joint Lead Agency Procedure for Dutch-German basic research teams. Scope: NWO Domain Science areas (Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physics) and corresponding DFG review boards. Each organisation funds its own national researchers; unilateral funding is not possible. Proposals outside the defined scope cannot be considered.

Joint Dutch-German basic research projects via Lead Agency Procedure. Scope: NWO Domain Science areas (Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physics) and corresponding DFG review boards. Requires at least one DFG-eligible German PI and one NWO-eligible Dutch PI. Non-university German institution members must fulfil Kooperationspflicht with a German university. Max 36 months.

Joint basic research proposals within NWO Domain Science (Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physics) and corresponding DFG review boards. Commercial companies excluded. Non-university German researchers must fulfil DFG 'duty to cooperate' with a German university partner. No fixed budget cap; standard DFG Sachbeihilfe rules apply. Proposals compete with all other individual grants.

Joint funding with EPSRC (UK) for research and technology development in chemistry, engineering, ICT, materials, mathematical sciences, and physics. Mid Career Investigator Led. Requires collaboration between Irish and UK institutions.

Provides Norwegian research groups access to updated infrastructure for quantum technology research. Approved Norwegian research organisations and publicly funded administrators of research infrastructure cooperating with Norwegian research organisations may apply.

Supplementary funding for ongoing projects in AI, autonomy, and/or quantum technology to transfer expertise and results to the Norwegian defence sector. Only approved Norwegian research organisations are eligible.

Joint basic/knowledge-driven research proposals between German and Dutch researchers. Scope limited to NWO Domain Science disciplines (Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physics) and corresponding DFG review boards. DFG Sachbeihilfe/Research Grants eligibility rules apply, including the duty to cooperate for non-university institution members.

Open to faculty, researchers, or students at universities, hospitals, or research institutions in Nordic countries. Must be administered by a non-profit (not a company). Focuses on med-tech, biotech, pharma, quantum tech with clear commercialisation outlook; particular focus on cardiometabolic and infectious diseases. Project must directly link to improving patient lives or sustainability.

Joint Research Projects (JRPs) between Swiss and South Korean researchers in quantum computing/simulation, quantum communications and networks, quantum sensing/measurement, fundamentals of quantum information science and technology, and quantum ethics. Swiss applicant must be based at a Swiss institution; Korean partner funded by NRF. ~10 projects funded per call.

Supplementary funding for ongoing projects in AI, autonomy, and/or quantum technology to transfer competence and results to the defence sector. Open to approved Norwegian research organisations. Total available funds Kr 15M.

National co-funding for Hungarian participants in the Chips JU Horizon Europe partnership, focused on European semiconductor industry, digital capacity, and sustainability. NRDI Office conducts only formal/eligibility checks after international recommendation. Hungarian entities only.

Open to higher-education lecturers who are nationals and residents of PALOP countries (Angola, Cabo Verde, Guiné-Bissau, Moçambique, São Tomé e Príncipe), holding at least a Master's degree in Mathematics, Physics or related fields, with an employment contract at a PALOP higher-education institution. Internships are in-person at Portuguese institutions. Candidates residing in Portugal in 2026 are not eligible. Up to 15 internships supported (10 Maths, 5 Physics).

Provides GPU compute access (no cash funding) on the Isambard-AI cluster for AI-driven scientific discovery. Open to UK-registered businesses, UKRI-eligible research organisations, charities, and not-for-profits. Project lead must hold a contract longer than the proposed project and be at lecturer/equivalent level or above. Priority areas: AI for scientific discovery, engineering biology, fusion energy, materials science, medical research, quantum technology.

Postdoctoral fellowship for researchers from non-biological disciplines (e.g. physics, chemistry, engineering) to explore fundamental questions in biology. Mobility requirement: must work abroad. Researchers from non-member countries may apply with restrictions.

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.

Supports Swiss researchers at eligible Swiss institutions participating in major international experiments in particle physics, astrophysics, and astroparticle physics (e.g. LHC, WLCG). Only one submission per experiment accepted; multi-applicant submissions allowed if each represents a sub-project. Proposals submitted via mySNF in English.

For senior faculty/researchers at Nordic research institutions or hospitals with a proven innovation track record (patents, spinouts). Covers med-tech, industrial biotech, pharma, quantum tech; focus on cardiometabolic and infectious diseases. Projects must have commercialisation outlook; must be administered by a non-profit; pre-CVR only. Co-applicants optional, may be international.

Joint UK-German research proposals in Chemistry, Physics (excl. Particles/Nuclei/Fields, Astrophysics), Mathematics, and Engineering Sciences (DFG scope) / all EPSRC research areas. Proposals must be in English, max 36 months, and involve substantive contributions from both sides. No dedicated budget — proposals compete within standard DFG Research Grants and EPSRC Standard Research Responsive Mode funding lines. Non-university German institution members must fulfil Kooperationspflicht with a German university.

Bilateral basic/curiosity-driven research in NWO Domain Science disciplines (Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physics). Requires one German and one Dutch PI; commercial companies excluded. DFG 'Sachbeihilfe' rules apply for German part; NWO budget rules for Dutch part. Non-university German researchers must also cooperate with a German university partner.

Establishes Norwegian research centres at high international level in quantum computing, quantum sensors and quantum communication. Approved Norwegian research organisations can apply. (Centre for quantum technology research)

UK-based call for a nationally accessible centre to strengthen the UK's quantum commercialisation skills pipeline. Applicants must be UK research organisations. Centre must build commercialisation capability across career stages, enable early translation, and support researchers on pathways from discovery to deployment. Industry and public-sector partner engagement required. Includes a flexible fund component.

FWO co-funds transnational quantum technologies research for Flemish researchers under QUANTERA III. ~€350k per Flemish project (2 projects, 3 years). Applicants submit to the call secretariat; FWO selection based on transnational panel ranking. FO or SBO rules apply; SBO spin-off projects ineligible.

Open to PhD students enrolled in astronomy, observational/theoretical/fundamental astrophysics at a Republic of Ireland higher education institution eligible for IRC funding. Applicants must have sufficient PhD time remaining for the studentship duration. Proposals must be submitted in English via the ESO Portal. Non-IRC-funded applicants must provide proof of fee waiver/alternative funding from their home institution.