Postdoc Scholarships in physics

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.

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.

Marina van Damme Scholarship

Partially Funded

Marina van Damme Foundation.Annual

Marina van Damme Foundation.Annual

The Marina van Damme Scholarship supports women with strong academic and professional backgrounds to pursue advanced study, courses, or specialised training in STEM and technology. It is known to offer a grant of €9,000.

LOTUS Programme

Fully Funded

Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).

Japan.2026

Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).

Japan.2026

The LOTUS Programme is a Japan-India research mobility and collaboration scheme that supports research stays in Japan for eligible students and researchers affiliated with Indian institutions.

L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science – Sub-Saharan Africa Programme

Fully Funded

L'Oréal Foundation and UNESCO.2026

L'Oréal Foundation and UNESCO.2026

Research fellowships for women scientists from sub-Saharan Africa pursuing PhD or postdoctoral research in scientific fields at recognized institutions in the region.

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.

ÅFORSK

Varies

ÅFORSK Foundation.

Sweden

ÅFORSK Foundation.

Sweden

ÅFORSK supports research scholarships in Sweden, including postdoctoral opportunities such as the ÅFORSK-funded postdoc at Linköping University in communications electronics.