The British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 covers 80% of salary costs and up to £10,000 in research expenses. The British Academy offers this three-year UK fellowship through eligible universities and research organisations for early-career humanities and social sciences researchers. Applications close on 30 September 2026 at 17:00 BST. Strong credentials Read more
The ERC Starting Grant 2027 provides up to €1.5 million for researchers building an independent research programme. The European Research Council funds up to five years of frontier research through Horizon Europe, with projects hosted by eligible institutions in the European Union or an Associated Country. Researchers of any nationality Read more
The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 offer €399.05 million for nearly 1,600 postdoctoral research projects across every scientific field. The European Commission funds two routes through Horizon Europe. Researchers of any nationality can apply for European Fellowships, while eligible EU and Horizon Europe associated-country nationals or long-term residents can pursue Global Read more
The IIAS Asia in the World Fellowship offers funded academic fellows a nine-month global residency with €14,700 in Leiden support. The International Institute for Asian Studies at Leiden University in the Netherlands runs the 2027–2028 programme across an international co-host institution and IIAS Leiden. Applications close on 10 September 2026. Read more
Secure a tax-free monthly stipend up to €3,600 to execute your independent research project in Europe. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation administers this prestigious fellowship across German research institutions for the 2026–2027 cycle. Because the foundation enforces a strict 800-application cap per round, early preparation determines your ultimate success. This Read more
Secure your independent postdoctoral position or overseas research stipend in Germany through the updated 2026 individual funding framework. The German Research Foundation (DFG) administers this individual grant to help early-career researchers execute autonomous projects. Because the DFG evaluates proposals on a continuous rolling basis without fixed deadlines, strategic timing dictates Read more
The Royal Society–Research Ireland University Research Fellowship 2027 offers early-career scientists full salary support and up to €720,000 in research funding over eight years. Research Ireland funds the fellowship at eligible universities and research institutions in the Republic of Ireland, while the Royal Society manages the application, peer review, and Read more
The Royal Society University Research Fellowship 2027 offers early-career scientists up to £1,907,400 for eight years of independent research. Through this prestigious fellowship, researchers of any nationality can build an independent scientific career at an eligible university or research institution in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland. The award Read more
Looking for a funded postdoctoral fellowship in Germany for international researchers in the humanities, cultural studies, or social sciences? The KWI International Fellowships 2027 offer a €3,000 monthly allowance, research infrastructure, office space, and the opportunity to spend six months conducting independent research at one of Germany’s leading interdisciplinary institutes. Read more
Looking for a funded postdoctoral fellowship in Switzerland to advance your career in cyber-defence research, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, privacy, or secure systems? The CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 offers salary support, research funding, conference funding, and the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research through Switzerland’s prestigious CYD Campus. Jointly offered by Read more