HFSP
HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships (LTF / CDF)
One application round per year; Letter of Intent deadline precedes Full Proposal deadline. Check current guidelines for specific dates.
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HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships (LTF and CDF) fund postdoctoral researchers to pursue interdisciplinary basic life-science projects in an HFSP member country, moving to a new country and supervisor. Applicants must hold a PhD and avoid clinical, pharmaceutical, applied engineering, and agricultural work. One application per researcher per year across a competitive two-stage process.
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 interdisciplinary basic life-science research. Applicants must hold a PhD and propose to work in an HFSPO member country. Cannot have previously worked/studied in the proposed host country or with the host supervisor. Projects with clinical, pharmaceutical, applied engineering, or agricultural focus are ineligible. One application per candidate per year.
Who Should Apply
- •Postdoctoral researchers holding a PhD
- •Applicants proposing to relocate to an HFSP member country with a new supervisor
- •Researchers with no prior study or work experience in the proposed host country
- •Projects in fundamental, interdisciplinary life sciences (not clinical, pharmaceutical, or agricultural)
Key Dates
- •Annual application round with Letter of Intent deadline preceding Full Proposal deadline (check HFSP website for current dates)
- •Two-stage evaluation: Letter of Intent screening, then Full Proposal review
- •Fellowship duration not specified in call metadata
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The two-stage gate is strict: only Letter of Intent shortlists advance to Full Proposal, so clarity and fit in the 5-page phase matter intensely.
- ✓HFSP prioritises cross-border mobility and genuine career transition; proposals that duplicate the applicant's PhD environment score poorly even if scientifically strong.
- ✓One application per calendar year is the hard cap; do not submit to both LTF and CDF simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for an HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowship?
Postdoctoral researchers holding a PhD who have not previously studied or worked in the proposed host country or with the host supervisor.
What type of research does HFSP fund?
Interdisciplinary basic life-science research; clinical, pharmaceutical, applied engineering, and agricultural projects are ineligible.
What is the application timeline for HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships?
One round annually; Letter of Intent deadline precedes Full Proposal deadline (check HFSP website for exact dates).
Can I submit multiple HFSP applications in one year?
No, applicants are limited to one application per calendar year across both LTF and CDF tracks.
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