Postdoc Scholarships in Public Health

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.

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.

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.

FAPESP Postdoctoral Scholarship

Fully Funded

São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP).Brazil.Rolling / project-specific

São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP).Brazil.Rolling / project-specific

FAPESP Postdoctoral Scholarships support postdoctoral research in São Paulo, Brazil, usually within funded projects at host institutions such as universities and research centers.

ESRC

Fully Funded

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).United Kingdom.Annual

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).United Kingdom.Annual

ESRC supports social science research training in the United Kingdom, mainly through funded PhD studentships and some postdoctoral fellowships delivered via doctoral training partnerships.

DFG Research Scholarship

Fully Funded

German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG).Germany

German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG).Germany

The DFG Research Scholarship supports research-based doctoral and postdoctoral opportunities in Germany, often through DFG-funded projects and research frameworks at German universities and institutes.

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.

Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy (DDEA)

Partially Funded

Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy (DDEA).Denmark.Annual

Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy (DDEA).Denmark.Annual

DDEA funds PhD and postdoctoral research in diabetes, metabolism, and endocrinology for candidates affiliated with Danish research institutions or life-science companies in Denmark.

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.

CAMCCO-L bursary

Partially Funded

CAMCCO-L.Canada.2026-2027 cohort

CAMCCO-L.Canada.2026-2027 cohort

CAMCCO-L bursary supports trainees in Canada working in perinatal research and maternal-fetal health, alongside a one-year training cohort with mentorship and research activities.