HFSP
HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships (Long-Term Fellowship / Cross-Disciplinary Fellowship)
One application round per year; specific dates in application guidelines
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HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships (Long-Term and Cross-Disciplinary tracks) fund interdisciplinary basic life-science research for postdoctoral scientists moving to a new country and supervisor, with fellowship duration and support levels varying by track. Applicants must hold a PhD and move to an HFSPO member country where they have not previously worked or studied. Clinical, pharmaceutical, and applied engineering projects are not eligible.
Details
| Funder | HFSP |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | 2-stage: Letter of Intent → Full Proposal |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
Eligibility & scope
Postdoctoral fellowships (LTF or CDF) for researchers proposing basic biological research in an HFSPO member country. Applicants must not have previously worked/studied in the proposed host country or with the host supervisor. Excludes clinical, pharmaceutical, applied engineering, drug development, and agricultural projects. PhD required by fellowship activation date.
Who Should Apply
- •Postdoctoral researchers holding a PhD seeking to relocate internationally
- •Scientists pursuing interdisciplinary projects spanning biology, chemistry, physics, or engineering applied to life-science questions
- •Applicants new to both the host country and host supervisor's laboratory
- •Researchers committed to basic science (clinical and pharmaceutical projects are ineligible)
Key Dates
- •One application round per year; Letter of Intent deadline precedes Full Proposal deadline (check HFSP website for current-year dates)
- •Two-stage evaluation: Letter of Intent shortlisting, then Full Proposal review
- •Fellowship duration varies by track (Long-Term and Cross-Disciplinary)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The mobility rule is strict: you cannot have worked or studied in the host country or with the host supervisor previously, frame your fellowship as a genuine career pivot.
- ✓Interdisciplinarity is core to HFSP; emphasise how your project bridges classical boundaries (e.g. physics applied to cell biology, chemistry to neuroscience) rather than extending your PhD field.
- ✓Host supervisor commitment and track record in supporting postdocs carry weight; a letter from a senior, well-known lab strengthens implementation scores.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships?
Researchers holding a PhD who have not previously worked or studied in the proposed host country or with the proposed supervisor.
What types of research does HFSP fund?
Interdisciplinary basic life-science research. Clinical, pharmaceutical, applied engineering, and drug-development projects are excluded.
Where can I pursue an HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowship?
In any HFSPO member country, provided it is a new location for you.
How many stages are there in the HFSP application process?
Two stages: Letter of Intent (shortlisting) followed by Full Proposal review and evaluation.
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