Overview

The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) offers prestigious postdoctoral fellowships to young scientists worldwide who are passionate about pursuing innovative research that transcends traditional scientific boundaries. Known for promoting global collaboration and scientific excellence, HFSP fellowships are particularly valuable for postdocs who are keen to conduct interdisciplinary research in areas such as biology, neuroscience, physics, and bioengineering.

Funded by international governments and focused on fostering cutting-edge research, HFSP fellowships are awarded to applicants who demonstrate outstanding research potential, a commitment to international collaboration, and the ability to tackle complex scientific problems.

Who Can Apply?

• Applicants must propose to work in a country different from the one where they did their previous Ph.D. work or first post-doctoral studies. For those institutions that are not classified as national, i.e. international or extraterritorial institutions such as EMBL, ICPT or ICGEB, the country in which the laboratory is located will be considered the host country.
• A research doctorate (Ph.D.) or a doctoral-level degree comparable to a Ph.D. with equivalent experience in basic research (e.g. a research-based MD or medical Ph.D.) must be conferred by the start of the fellowship but is not required at the time of submission.

Application Procedure

• Letter of Intent (to be submitted by May 14, 2024)
• Letter of Intent will be peer reviewed and the results communicated as quickly as possible.
• Full Application (to be submitted by September 26, 2024)

What Financial Support is Available?

Human Frontier Science Program Postdoctoral Fellowships will provide a living allowance as well as a research and travel allowance. Depending on their specific situation fellows may also qualify to receive a child allowance, a parental leave allowance, and a relocation allowance.