Swedish Research Council
International post doc within medicine and health (autumn call)
Call opens 19 August 2026
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The Swedish Research Council's International Postdoc within Medicine and Health funds early-career researchers on postdoctoral placement at foreign host institutions, with mandatory affiliation to a Swedish research institution. The autumn call opens 19 August 2026 and runs annually, enabling clinicians and biomedical scientists to build international research experience while maintaining Swedish ties.
Details
| Funder | Swedish Research Council |
| Deadline | 15 September 2026 |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | SE |
Eligibility & scope
International postdoctoral fellowship for early-career researchers in medicine and health. Supports postdocs at foreign host institutions. Applicants must be affiliated with Swedish research institutions. Call opens 19 August 2026.
Who Should Apply
- •Postdoctoral researchers in medicine, health sciences, or biomedical disciplines
- •Applicants affiliated with a Swedish research institution as the legal/administrative host
- •Researchers planning to work at a foreign host institution during the fellowship
- •Early-career scientists seeking to establish international research networks
Key Dates
- •Call opens 19 August 2026
- •Deadline: 15 September 2026
- •Annual call frequency
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Your Swedish institution is the formal applicant and administrator, even though your research placement is abroad, clarify the dual-host arrangement early with the Swedish institution's research office.
- ✓The funder emphasises international mobility and career development; frame your foreign placement as essential to your future research independence, not a temporary posting.
- ✓Medicine and health is broadly interpreted; if your work bridges basic science and clinical application, emphasise the translational angle in the motivation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Swedish Research Council International Postdoc?
Postdoctoral researchers in medicine and health sciences who are affiliated with a Swedish research institution and plan to conduct research at a foreign host institution.
When is the deadline for the autumn International Postdoc call?
The call opens 19 August 2026 and closes 15 September 2026.
Do I need both a Swedish and a foreign host institution?
Yes, you must be affiliated with a Swedish research institution (which formally hosts and administers the grant) and conduct your research at a designated foreign host institution.
Is the Swedish Research Council International Postdoc a recurring call?
Yes, the autumn call runs annually.
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