Postdoc Scholarships in physics

IsDB Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology logo

IsDB Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology

Fully Funded
Islamic Development BankAnnual

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.

PhD
PostDoc
Agriculture
+18 more
TWAS-CUI Fellowship logo

TWAS-CUI Fellowship

Fully Funded
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.

PhD
PostDoc
Biology
+11 more
Singapore-Southeast Asia Fellowship (S-SEAF) logo

Singapore-Southeast Asia Fellowship (S-SEAF)

Partially Funded
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.

PostDoc
Biology
Biomedical_Eng
+14 more
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ORISE

Varies
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.

Master
PhD
PostDoc
+14 more
Marina van Damme Scholarship logo

Marina van Damme Scholarship

Partially Funded
Marina van Damme FoundationAnnual

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.

Master
PhD
PostDoc
+18 more
LOTUS Programme logo

LOTUS Programme

Fully Funded
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.

Master
PhD
PostDoc
+5 more
L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science – Sub-Saharan Africa Programme logo

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

Fully Funded
L'Oréal Foundation and UNESCO2026

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

PhD
PostDoc
Biology
+9 more
Foundation for Polish Science International Research Agendas Programme logo

Foundation for Polish Science International Research Agendas Programme

Varies
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.

PhD
PostDoc
Biology
+5 more
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ÅFORSK

Varies
ÅFORSK Foundation
Sweden

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

PostDoc
Electrical_Eng
Physics
+1 more

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