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HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027
2027 cycle — see application guidelines for LOI and full proposal deadlines
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HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships support early-career researchers with PhDs to pursue frontier life science research abroad for 2-3 years in a new country. The programme offers two fellowship tracks: the Long-Term Fellowship (LTF) for deeper scientific development, and the Cross-Disciplinary Fellowship (CDF) for researchers bridging biology with physical sciences or engineering. Cross-border mobility is mandatory; applicants must relocate to a host lab outside their home country.
Details
| Funder | HFSP |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | 2-stage: Letter of Intent → full proposal |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
Eligibility & scope
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.
Who Should Apply
- •Postdoctoral researchers holding a PhD in life sciences or related fields
- •Applicants willing and able to relocate to a host institution outside their home country
- •CDF track: researchers combining biology with chemistry, physics, engineering, or computational methods
- •LTF track: researchers seeking to deepen expertise in their life science discipline abroad
- •Candidates identifying a specific host lab and supervisor before application
Key Dates
- •2027 cycle: Letter of Intent deadline on ProposalCentral (verify exact date on proposalcentral.com)
- •Two-stage evaluation: LOI shortlist stage, then full proposal submission and panel review
- •Fellowship duration: typically 2-3 years depending on fellowship type
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The host lab and supervisor commitment are gatekeeping factors; HFSP panels expect a named, active mentor with a track record of postdoc mentorship.
- ✓The CDF track explicitly rewards interdisciplinary combinations, frame your biology question in terms of the quantitative or engineering toolset you will learn and apply.
- ✓Mobility is not optional; you must demonstrate that your host country move is necessary for the science and that you cannot pursue this research in your home country.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the two HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowship tracks?
The Long-Term Fellowship (LTF) supports deep scientific development in a life science discipline; the Cross-Disciplinary Fellowship (CDF) funds researchers combining biology with chemistry, physics, engineering, or computation.
Do I need to identify a host lab before applying for an HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowship?
Yes, you must name a specific host institution and supervisor; HFSP evaluates the quality of the mentoring relationship and the host lab's capacity.
Is cross-border mobility required for HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships?
Yes, applicants must relocate to a host institution in a different country; the fellowship is designed to foster international research mobility.
When is the 2027 application deadline?
The Letter of Intent deadline for the 2027 cycle is available on ProposalCentral; check proposalcentral.com for the exact date.
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