Human Frontier Science Program Postdoctoral Scholarship 2025

Are you considering postdoctoral research abroad? This article delves into the details of the Human Frontier Science Program Postdoctoral Fellowships, outlining its benefits and providing a step-by-step guide to the application process.Human Frontier Science

Overview

The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2025-2026 are fully funded opportunities designed for international students. These fellowships provide a comprehensive package including a living allowance, research and travel allowances, and additional allowances such as child, parental leave, and relocation allowances, depending on the fellow’s circumstances.Human Frontier Science

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Postdoctoral
• Institution(s): Human Frontier Science Program
• Study in: Various host countries (see list below)
• Opportunity Focus Areas: Life sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer sciences
• Deadline:
  • Initiation of Letter of Intent: March 14, 2024, 1 PM (Eastern Time US)
  • Submission of Letter of Intent: May 14, 2024, 1 PM (Eastern Time US)
  • Submission of Full Proposals (for invited applicants): September 26, 2024, 1 PM (Eastern Time US)

Host Countries

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus (EU part), Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America.

Scholarship Coverage

HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships provide:

• Living allowance
• Research and travel allowance
• Additional allowances (child, parental leave, relocation)

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships, candidates must:

• Required Language: English
• Eligible Countries: All countries worldwide
• Education: Hold a research doctorate (Ph.D.) or an equivalent degree by the fellowship start date
• Experience: Have at least one lead-author, full-length research paper accepted, in press, or published in an international peer-reviewed journal or on a preprint server
• International Mobility: Propose to conduct research in a country different from where they completed their previous Ph.D. or first postdoctoral studies

How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply for HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships:

1. Letter of Intent:
   • Submit by May 14, 2024, including:
     • Title and keywords of proposed research
     • Summary of research plan
     • Personal information, CV, and publication list
     • Details of proposed host supervisor and institution
2. Full Application:
   • If invited, submit by September 26, 2024, including:
     • Detailed research plan
     • Explanation of project’s novelty and interdisciplinary nature
     • Support letters from referees and host supervisor
     • PDFs of lead-author publications

Website

For more information about HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships, visit the official website.

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