NOMIS–ISTA Fellowship Program

Fully funded postdoctoral fellowship at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) for researchers in Biology, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Earth Science . This opportunity is open to applicants of all nationalities who already hold a PhD or are close to completing one by the start date. Fellows design their own research project and work within an ISTA research group with supervision from a senior professor. The fellowship is highly competitive...

CaixaResearch is promoting the Postdoctoral Junior Leader Fellowships , a postdoctoral opportunity for outstanding STEM researchers. The post highlights that the postdoctoral stage is important for consolidating a research path and developing independent scientific questions. The fellowships support researchers in Spain and Portugal and emphasize research independence , training , and personalized support . This is a strong fit for candidates looking to advance their careers after the PhD in sci...

FY2027 Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (Standard) are now open through the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). This is a postdoctoral research fellowship for outstanding researchers from outside Japan who want to conduct collaborative research with leading research groups at universities and research institutions in Japan. The programme is hosted through a Japanese university or research institution, and applications must be submitted by the host researcher via the ...

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (ESKAS) are being advertised for the 2027–2028 cycle, with applications opening on 2026-08-20 . This is a major Swiss scholarship programme supporting international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and more than 180 countries. The opportunity is relevant for PhD , postdoctoral , and research applicants in Switzerland. Research scholarships are available in any discipline at Swiss cantonal universities, universities of applied sciences...

Ghent University, renowned for its strong tradition of international collaboration, offers a unique opportunity for Chinese researchers through its partnership with the China Scholarship Council (CSC). This program provides both doctoral and postdoctoral scholarships, welcoming Chinese students to pursue a PhD, a jointly-supervised PhD (including double PhD degrees), postdoctoral research, or visiting scholar positions at Ghent University. The initiative is designed to foster academic exchange a...