Postdoc Scholarships in united states

Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships logo

Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships

Varies
United States-India Educational Foundation
United States
Annual

Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships support Indian students, scholars and professionals to study, research, teach or pursue professional development in the United States through the Fulbright Program.

Master
PhD
PostDoc
Ford Foundation Fellowship Program logo

Ford Foundation Fellowship Program

Varies
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
United States
Closes Usually in December

The Ford Foundation Fellowship Program supports scholars committed to university teaching and research who can use diversity as a resource for enriching education.

PhD
PostDoc
AAUW International Fellowships logo

AAUW International Fellowships

Fully Funded
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
United States
Closes Usually in November

AAUW International Fellowships support women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents to pursue full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the United States.

Master
PhD
PostDoc
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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
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HBA-USA Scholarship Program logo

HBA-USA Scholarship Program

Partially Funded
Hellenic Bioscientific Association in the USA
United States
Closes Jul 15

The HBA-USA Scholarship Program offers up to $1,000 to support biomedical sciences trainees of Hellenic ancestry for meetings, workshops, summer schools, internships, or fellowships.

Bachelor
Master
PhD
+3 more
American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellowships logo

American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellowships

Fully Funded
American Cancer Society
United States
Annual

American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellowships support early-career researchers in cancer research training at eligible United States academic or nonprofit institutions for up to three years.

PostDoc
Biology
Biomedical_Eng
+4 more

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Am I eligible for fully funded scholarships for master’s or PhD programs abroad?
Eligibility depends on your GPA, academic background, English score, and program fit. Most scholarships are merit-based and highly competitive.
Do I still need to show proof of funds if I receive a fully funded scholarship?
Sometimes. Even fully funded students may need to show basic maintenance funds during the visa process.
Is IELTS or TOEFL mandatory for international scholarship applications?
In most cases yes, although some universities may waive it if your previous degree was taught fully in English.
Can I apply for multiple scholarships at the same time?
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