Postdoc Scholarships in Biomedical Engineering

IsDB Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology

Fully Funded

Islamic Development Bank.Annual

Islamic Development Bank.Annual

The IsDB Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology supports outstanding doctoral and postdoctoral researchers from IsDB member countries in advanced science and technology fields at top institutions worldwide.

Saudi Government Scholarship

Fully Funded

Government of Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabia

Government of Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabia

A Saudi government-funded scholarship umbrella that can support international study or research in Saudi Arabia. Specific benefits, subjects, and deadlines vary by scheme, including fully funded research-focused calls.

TWAS-CUI Fellowship

Fully Funded

The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) in partnership with COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI).Pakistan.Closes Usually in June

The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) in partnership with COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI).Pakistan.Closes Usually in June

The TWAS-CUI Fellowship supports researchers from developing countries to pursue PhD or postdoctoral research at COMSATS University Islamabad in Pakistan, mainly in natural, applied, and selected social sciences.

Singapore-Southeast Asia Fellowship (S-SEAF)

Partially Funded

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR).Singapore.Annual

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR).Singapore.Annual

The Singapore-Southeast Asia Fellowship (S-SEAF) is an A*STAR research fellowship for PhD holders in STEM-related fields to undertake collaborative research stints in Singapore or Southeast Asia for up to 2 years.

ORISE

Varies

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE).United States.Rolling / opportunity-specific

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE).United States.Rolling / opportunity-specific

ORISE administers U.S.-based research fellowships and internships with federal agencies, especially in STEM and public health. Awards commonly support graduate and postdoctoral training with stipends and project-based research experience.

NextGenerationEU

Varies

European Union.Portugal.Rolling institutional calls

European Union.Portugal.Rolling institutional calls

NextGenerationEU is the European Union’s recovery funding instrument that supports projects, research posts and training opportunities implemented through national and institutional calls across Europe.

Kempe Foundation

Fully Funded

Kempe Foundations.Sweden.Rolling project-based calls

Kempe Foundations.Sweden.Rolling project-based calls

Kempe Foundations funding supports mainly postdoctoral research scholarships at universities in northern Sweden, especially Umeå University and Luleå University of Technology. Awards commonly provide tax-free stipend support for fixed-term research projects.

Karolinska Institutet Postdoctoral Scholarship

Partially Funded

Karolinska Institutet.Sweden.Rolling/position-specific

Karolinska Institutet.Sweden.Rolling/position-specific

Karolinska Institutet Postdoctoral Scholarship supports international postdoctoral researchers undertaking research training at KI in Sweden, typically for up to two years after a doctorate.

Foundation for Polish Science International Research Agendas Programme

Varies

Foundation for Polish Science.Poland.Rolling calls by host research centres

Foundation for Polish Science.Poland.Rolling calls by host research centres

The International Research Agendas Programme supports internationally led research centres in Poland, which may offer funded PhD and postdoctoral positions across selected scientific fields.

EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships

Fully Funded

European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO).Closes Applications accepted throughout the year; hard deadlines are set by review rounds

European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO).Closes Applications accepted throughout the year; hard deadlines are set by review rounds

EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships support internationally mobile postdoctoral researchers in the life sciences for research in Europe or beyond, typically for up to two years.

DBT Research Associateship (DBT-RA)

Varies

Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.India.Annual

Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.India.Annual

The DBT Research Associateship (DBT-RA) supports postdoctoral research in biotechnology and related life science areas, mainly at Indian research institutions.

COMPETE 2030 FEDER Postdoctoral Research Scholarship

Varies

COMPETE 2030 Programme with European Regional Development Fund (FEDER), hosted by the University of Porto for the SHIELD-HMP project.Portugal

COMPETE 2030 Programme with European Regional Development Fund (FEDER), hosted by the University of Porto for the SHIELD-HMP project.Portugal

A postdoctoral research scholarship at the University of Porto funded through FEDER under the COMPETE 2030 programme, supporting research on health risks from hazardous medicinal products.