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HFSP Research Grant – Early Career
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The HFSP Research Grant, Early Career funds international, multi-disciplinary teams of early-career researchers to pursue high-risk, high-impact bioscience projects. All team members must be within 10 years of PhD/MD or 5 years of starting an independent group, and teams must span at least two countries. This annual call rewards collaborative creativity across borders and disciplines, with a 2-stage review process beginning with a Letter of Intent.
Details
| Funder | HFSP |
| Consortium | Required — international, multi-disciplinary team (minimum 2 members from different countries) |
| Application | 2-stage: Letter of Intent → Full Proposal |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
Eligibility & scope
Reserved exclusively for teams where all members are early-career researchers (within 10 years of PhD/MD or 5 years of starting an independent group). Parental leave, military service, and major medical conditions may extend eligibility. International, interdisciplinary teams required; applicants must be independent researchers at academic institutions.
Who Should Apply
- •Early-career researchers within 10 years of PhD/MD, or 5 years of independent-group leadership
- •Researchers at recognised academic institutions committed to cross-border collaboration
- •Multi-disciplinary team members spanning at least two countries
- •Teams willing to engage in high-risk, innovative projects bridging disciplines
Key Dates
- •Letter of Intent required at stage 1; full proposal at stage 2 (dates to be confirmed on HFSP website)
- •Annual call cycle
- •International, multi-country team composition is mandatory
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Consortium is non-negotiable; borderless teams are the core value here, frame collaborations as essential, not convenient.
- ✓Early career status is strict: gather evidence of independence from your PhD supervisor or founding date of your lab before drafting.
- ✓Interdisciplinarity must be genuine: avoid teams that are just multiple labs doing the same method, reviewers screen for complementary expertise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the HFSP Research Grant, Early Career?
Researchers within 10 years of PhD/MD or 5 years of starting an independent group, working at academic institutions in an international, multi-country team of at least 2 members.
Is the consortium requirement flexible?
No, the HFSP Early Career grant requires an international team with members from different countries; single-researcher or single-country applications are ineligible.
Does parental leave or military service extend the early-career window?
Yes, periods of parental leave, military service, or major medical conditions may extend the 10-year PhD/MD or 5-year independent-group eligibility window.
What happens in the Letter of Intent stage?
The Letter of Intent is the first filter; successful teams advance to the full proposal stage. Details on scope and format are available on the HFSP website.
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