Postdoctoral scholarships listed within this section require that individuals currently hold a doctorate degree, or that individuals hold a doctorate degree prior to participation in the scholarship opportunity abroad. Scholarships target postdoctoral scholars in the fields of basic, social and population sciences who are primarily U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Annual submission deadlines are subject to change without notice at the discretion of funding agencies.
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene // Burroughs Wellcome Fund: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tropical Infectious Diseases
Location: low and middle-income countries (LMICs) as defined by the World Bank
Levels of Study: postdoctoral scholars
Fields of Study: tropical diseases
Description: Provides funding for physician-scientists to conduct research focused on infectious tropical diseases within low and low-middle income countries. This opportunity is designed for individuals who are planning academic career paths focused on clinical research in this field.
Eligibility: U.S. citizenship
Award Deadline: August
Limited Submission for Universities: No
Letter of Intent Required: No
Website: Learn more about the Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tropical Infectious Diseases at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene: Robert E. Shope International Fellowship
Location: worldwide
Levels of Study: medical doctors and postdoctoral scholars
Fields of Study: arbovirology, emerging diseases and tropical medicine
Description: Provides support for international training opportunities in arbovirology and emerging diseases for those with an MD, DVM, PhD or the equivalent. Recipients are involved in studies of arbovirology and / or emerging diseases from clinical, field or laboratory studies.
Eligibility: U.S. citizenship
Award Deadline: April
Limited Submission for Universities: No
Letter of Intent Required: No
Website: Learn more about the Robert E. Shope International Fellowship at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
A-T Postdoctoral Fellowship Award
Location: all countries
Levels of Study: postdoctoral scholars
Fields of Study: healthcare, immunology and medicine
Description: Funds international research to find life-improving therapies and a cure for ataxia-telangiectasia. Postdocs with 1-year experience or less post degree are eligible and must be nominated for this award by their principal investigator (PI).
Eligibility: U.S. and non-U.S. citizenship
Award Deadline: Twice per year, March and September
Limited Submission for Universities: No
Letter of Intent Required: Yes, due in February for March deadline, and August for September deadline
Website: Learn more about the A-T Postdoctoral Fellowship Award at the A-T Children's Project
Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds Foundation for Basic Research in Medicine
Location: Europe
Levels of Study: doctoral students, medical students and postdoctoral scholars
Fields of Study: biomedical sciences
Description: Awards travel grants to non-European citizens who perform their MD, PhD or postdoctoral project in Europe, or will use the travel grant to work in Europe. Also awards travel grants to European citizens working in Europe and overseas.
Eligibility: U.S. and European citizens
Award Deadline: No, applications accepted on a rotating basis
Limited Submission for Universities: No
Letter of Intent Required: No
Website: Learn more about the grants at the Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation
Brocher Foundation Residencies
Location: Switzerland
Levels of Study: doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars
Fields of Study: healthcare and medicine
Description: Gives graduate students and researchers the opportunity to work at the Brocher Centre in Switzerland on projects that have ethical, legal and social implications for humankind of recent medical research and new technologies.
Eligibility: U.S. and non-U.S. citizenship
Award Deadline: Ongoing
Limited Submission for Universities: No
Letter of Intent Required: No
Website: Learn more about the award at the Brocher Foundation Residencies
Cancer Research Institute: CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship
Location: worldwide
Levels of Study: postdoctoral scholars
Fields of Study: cancer immunology
Description: Supports qualified young scientists who wish to receive training in cancer immunology at leading research institutions around the world. The applicant and sponsor must clearly state how the proposed studies will directly impact our understanding of the immune system’s role in cancer risk, tumor initiation, progression, metastasis, host response to tumors and/or treatment.
Eligibility: U.S. and non-U.S. citizenship
Award Deadline: Twice per year, April and October
Limited Submission for Universities: Only one fellow per sponsor may apply per application round, and faculty sponsors may not have more than three CRI-supported fellows at any time
Letter of Intent Required: No
Website: Learn more about the CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Cancer Research Institute
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) Scholarships
Location: Germany
Levels of Study: doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars
Fields of Study: all
Description: Provides students and postdoctoral fellows the opportunity to apply for study or research scholarships in Germany, through an agreement between the Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (German Academic Exchange Service) and U.S. universities.
Eligibility: U.S. and non-U.S. citizenship
Award Deadline: No, applications accepted on a rotating basis
Limited Submission for Universities: No
Letter of Intent Required: No
Website: Learn more about the DAAD Scholarships at the German Academic Exchange Service
European Commission – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellowship
Location: Europe
Levels of Study: doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars
Fields of Study: healthcare, medicine and science
Description: Funds researchers working across all science disciplines and healthcare to gain experience abroad in the private sector. Doctoral candidates that combine academic research study
with work in companies that enhances employability and career development are also supported.
Eligibility: U.S. and non-U.S. citizenship
Award Deadline: Dependent on individual fellowships
Limited Submission for Universities: No
Letter of Intent Required: No
Website: Learn more about the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellowship at the European Commission
European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) Long-Term Postdoctoral Fellowships
Location: worldwide
Levels of Study: postdoctoral scholars
Fields of Study: biological sciences
Description: Provides stipend and travel funding for postdoctoral research in laboratories throughout Europe and the world, with a strong focus on basic research in the molecular life sciences. International exchange is a key feature in the application process.
Eligibility: U.S. and non-U.S. citizenship
Award Deadline: No, applications accepted on a rotating basis
Limited Submission for Universities: No
Letter of Intent Required: No
Website: Learn more about the EMBO Long-Term Postdoctoral Fellowships at EMBO
The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Fellowship
Location: Belgium
Levels of Study: doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars
Fields of Study: cancer clinical research
Description: Provides opportunities for physicians, statisticians and scientists from all over the world to stay up to 3 years at EORTC Headquarters in Brussels for training in clinical cancer research, or to complete a doctoral research project and/or PhD thesis.
Eligibility: U.S. and non-U.S. citizenship
Award Deadline: No, applications accepted on a rotating basis
Limited Submission for Universities: No
Letter of Intent Required: No
Website: Learn more about the EORTC Fellowship at the EORTC
Helen Hay Whitney Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Location: worldwide
Levels of Study: postdoctoral scholars
Fields of Study: biological sciences and medicine
Description: Provides laboratory stipend and travel funding to conduct biological or medical research at a host institution abroad with the goal of increasing the number of well-trained medical scientists in the world.
Eligibility: U.S. and non-U.S. citizenship
Award Deadline: July
Limited Submission for Universities: No more than one application from the same institutional laboratory during each annual cycle. Should more than one be received, the Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee will decide most competitive application and decline the other(s) administratively.
Letter of Intent Required: No
Website: Learn more about the postdoctoral research fellowship at the Helen Hay Whitney Foundation
Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI): International Research Fellowships
Location: worldwide
Levels of Study: postdoctoral scholars
Fields of Study: biomedical sciences
Description: Provides research funding for outstanding scientists to advance their careers by working in leading biomedical laboratories abroad. Fellows work on interdisciplinary, international teams of scientists, each of which is led by an HHMI investigator.
Eligibility: U.S. and non-U.S. citizenship
Award Deadline: Dependent on individual fellowships
Limited Submission for Universities: No
Letter of Intent Required: No
Website: Learn more about the International Research Fellowships at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Postdoc Fellowship
Location: Japan
Levels of Study: postdoctoral scholars
Fields of Study: science - multidisciplinary
Description: Provides funding to pursue joint research activities with colleagues and host researchers at leading universities and research institutes in Japan. Fellows can apply for the summer program, or for a longer standard program that spans one to two years.
Eligibility: U.S. and non-U.S. citizenship
Award Deadline: Dependent on program type
Limited Submission for Universities: No
Letter of Intent Required: No
Website: Learn more about the JSPS Fellowship at JSPS
JDRF Grant Center: Postdoctoral Fellowships
Location: worldwide
Levels of Study: medical doctors and postdoctoral scholars
Fields of Study: science - multidisciplinary
Description: Supports postdoctoral research activities on diabetes. The applicant must have a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DMD, DVM) from an accredited institution and must not be simultaneously serving an internship or residency.
Eligibility: U.S. and non-U.S. citizenship
Award Deadline: January
Limited Submission for Universities: No
Letter of Intent Required: Yes, due in January
Website: Learn more about the postdoctoral fellowships at the JDRF Grant Center