Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

DFF-International Postdoctoral Grant from Independent Research Fund Denmark supports an independent 2-year postdoctoral research project for early-career researchers. The call is aimed at researchers who obtained their PhD from a Danish institution and requires at least 12 consecutive months abroad , making it a strong opportunity for internationally oriented research mobility. Funding is up to DKK 1,550,000 (excluding overhead) and can cover salary and travel expenses . The earliest start date ...

EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships support internationally mobile postdoctoral researchers in the life sciences. The fellowship is designed for researchers working in Europe and around the world and provides support for up to two years. Funding includes a salary or stipend, a relocation allowance, and support for fellows with children. Awardees can also attend an EMBO Laboratory Leadership course and join the global EMBO Fellows network. Eligibility emphasizes international mobility. EMBO also states...

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–2028 are announced by the Federal Commission for Scholarships (FCS) for outstanding international researchers. The programme supports PhD research and a 12-month research fellowship at a Swiss university, with a strong emphasis on independent doctoral or post-graduate research, integration into Swiss academia, and mentorship from leading experts. Funding: fully funded, including a monthly stipend of CHF 1,920 , health insurance, and airfare. Eligibil...

Funding opportunity: Neuroscience Training Grants from the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) . This opportunity supports PhD students and early-career postdoctoral fellows in neuroscience who want to participate in neuroscience training courses. The grant is designed to help offset costs such as course fees , travel , accommodation , and other attendance-related expenses. Priority is given to applicants from underrepresented or under-resourced backgrounds , with an emphasis on gen...

Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI) is advertising an International PhD/MD-PhD Scholarship in Switzerland for outstanding candidates interested in epigenetics , neurobiology , and quantitative biology . The program is described as a world-class biomedical research opportunity with cutting-edge laboratory research, strong mentorship, and excellent facilities in Basel. It is aimed at students seeking a fully funded PhD or MD-PhD experience in a highly research-intensive envi...