Academic openings

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (Short-term)New

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Universities and research institutions in JapanChecked 31 Oct 2026

Funded research stays of 1 to 12 months in Japan, in any field, for early-career researchers from North America and Europe. Your Japanese host must submit the application by 8 January 2027.

Funding

Round-trip airfare, a maintenance allowance of JPY 362,000 a month for PhD holders (JPY 200,000 for those still finishing a PhD), a JPY 200,000 settling-in allowance for stays of three months or more, and travel insurance.

EMBO Postdoctoral FellowshipsNew

EMBO (European Molecular Biology Organization)

Host labs in Europe and around the worldChecked 31 Oct 2026

Funded fellowships of up to two years for internationally mobile postdoctoral researchers in the life sciences. Applications are accepted all year; the next cutoff is 22 January 2027.

Funding

A salary or stipend for up to two years, a relocation allowance and support for fellows with children. Fellows can also attend an EMBO Laboratory Leadership course.

FAPESP-TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowships in BrazilNew

São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and UNESCO-TWAS

Host institutions in São Paulo state, BrazilUp to 12 months, starting from August 2027Checked 31 Oct 2026

Postdoctoral fellowships of up to 12 months in São Paulo for researchers from developing countries. Supervisors are listed on 1 December 2026, and full proposals are due on 1 April 2027.

Funding

A FAPESP postdoctoral fellowship (Bolsa no País – Pós-Doutorado) for up to 12 months. FAPESP's postdoctoral page sets out the stipend and allowances.

Newberry Library Long-Term Fellowships 2027–28New

The Newberry Library

Chicago, United States4 to 9 months during the 2027–28 academic yearChecked 31 Oct 2026

Residential fellowships of 4 to 9 months at the Newberry in Chicago for PhD-holding scholars working on a large project such as a book. Apply by 20 November 2026.

Funding

US$5,000 a month for 4 to 9 months.

Newberry Library Short-Term Fellowships 2027–28New

The Newberry Library

Chicago, United States1 to 2 months during 2027–28Checked 31 Oct 2026

One- to two-month research stays at the Newberry in Chicago for scholars and PhD candidates who need its collections. Apply by 4 December 2026.

Funding

US$3,000 a month, meant to cover housing, travel and living costs in Chicago. Most awards are for one month; the Newberry doesn't provide housing.

Winterthur Research Fellowships 2027–28New

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

Winterthur, Delaware, United StatesBetween 1 September 2027 and 31 August 2028Checked 31 Oct 2026

Funded fellowships of four weeks to eight months for object-based research at Winterthur, including a postdoc open to any nationality and a fellowship for artists. Apply by 15 January 2027.

Funding

Monthly stipends: US$4,500 for the four-month Winterthur Postdoctoral Fellowship (any nationality), US$5,000 for the NEH Postdoctoral Fellowship (US citizens and long-term US residents), US$2,500 for dissertation fellowships, and US$3,000 for short-term, conservation and Maker-Creator fellowships.

EMBO Scientific Exchange GrantsNew

EMBO (European Molecular Biology Organization)

Labs in EMBO's eligible countriesChecked 31 Oct 2026

Funded research visits of up to three months to a lab in another country, in the life sciences. Applications are accepted all year.

Funding

Travel and subsistence costs for the visit, at EMBO's published rates.

Al-Nour Winter School on Fusion ScienceNew

ICTP, SESAME, the Jordanian Atomic Energy Commission and the Arab Fusion Energy Initiative

Allan, Jordan4–8 January 2027Checked 31 Oct 2026

A five-day school in Jordan introducing students and early-career scientists to fusion energy, with accommodation and meals covered. Apply by 15 November 2026.

Funding

Accommodation and meals are covered for selected participants. Travel is paid by participants, but you can ask for travel support; the amount is set out in the acceptance letter.