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Applications are open for the Field Inclusive Travel Awards 2025. Field Inclusive Travel Awards help support students (undergraduate, masters, doctoral, or postdoc), to attend a scientific conference, training, or workshop. The award helps cover travel expenses, ensuring that students with financial need can access valuable academic and professional opportunities.
Date Posted: 07 Mar, 2025
The Berlin-based Forum Transregionale Studien invites researchers to apply for up to 3 postdoctoral fellowships for the academic year 2025/2026 for the research program EUROPE IN THE MIDDLE EAST—THE MIDDLE EAST IN EUROPE (EUME).
Date Posted: 05 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the York Black Research Seed Fund 2025. The York Black Research Seed Fund is intended to support new and early career researchers (ECR) who have a project in a development phase and require funds along with mentorship to generate primary results. Emerging researchers may also apply for this fund to further their research project and better position themselves for future funding applications.
Date Posted: 04 Mar, 2025
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Are you a late master's student, doctoral candidate, or early postdoctoral researcherpassionate about shaping the future of energy? This Summer School is tailored for you! Join a group of like-minded individuals interested in energy transitions and their technical, societal, and geopolitical dimensions in an increasingly complex and insecure global context.
Date Posted: 03 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the L'Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Young Talents - Germany 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents - Sub-Saharan Africa 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the CIMPA-ICTP Fellowships 2026 "Research in Pairs". This fellowship supports mathematicians from developing countries by funding their visits to Europe to collaborate with a colleague.
Date Posted: 27 Feb, 2025
Are you a scholar or researcher seeking financial support for advanced studies in science and technology? If so, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Merit Scholarship Program (MSP) offers an opportunity for highly qualified individuals from IsDB Member Countries (MCs) to pursue Ph.D. and post-doctoral research in cutting-edge fields. This program is designed to nurture talent and enhance the scientific, technological, and research capacity of scholars, ultimately contributing to the socioeconomic development of their home countries. Apply now!
Date Posted: 25 Feb, 2025
Are you a postdoctoral researcher passionate about tackling global challenges? Or are you a tenured professor at the University of Bonn seeking to collaborate with international scholars? Apply for the University of Bonn SDG Fellowship now!
Date Posted: 24 Feb, 2025
Applications for the Royal Society Biology Letters Early Career Researcher Competition 2025 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Feb, 2025
The Center for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS Sofia) calls for applications for the Gerda Henkel Fellowship. This program is for fundamental historical research in humanities and the social sciences. Apply now!
Date Posted: 22 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Metascience & Al Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025. This is a postdoctoral fellowship program for grants of up to $250,000 USD to support early career researchers in the social sciences and humanities (with particular emphasis on philosophy, sociology of science, and metascience) who are interested in building a career in understanding the implications of Al for the science and research ecosystem.
Date Posted: 21 Feb, 2025
Are you interested in Al's social impacts in the majority world? Here is your opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking publication that influences policy and decision-making worldwide. Apply now!
Date Posted: 14 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Royal Society Industry Fellowship 2025/2026. The Industry Fellowship is part of the Royal Society's wider Science and Industry Programme, which strives to promote the value and importance of science by connecting academia, industry and government.
Date Posted: 13 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Coimbra Group Universities Scholarship Programme 2025/2026. Coimbra Group Universities have been providing, since 2008, young researchers from universities in Sub-Saharan Africa with the opportunity to spend a short period (generally 1 to 3 months) at a Coimbra Group University to carry out part of their research there.
Date Posted: 13 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme 2025/2026 for Young Professors & Researchers from Latin American Universities. The Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Young Professors and Researchers from Latin American Universities was launched for the first time in January 2004.
Date Posted: 13 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for EMBL CPP Fellowships for scientific visitors. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the EMBL-UNESCO Residency in Infection Biology Research 2025. The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), are calling for applications from young women scientists working on infection biology to conduct a short-term research project at EMBL during 2025.
Date Posted: 13 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program 2025-2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) Digital Policy Hub Program 2025-2026. The new Digital Policy Hub at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) hosts a diverse group of emerging, innovative thinkers from the social, natural and applied sciences, providing opportunities for them to further develop their own research, analytical and policy skills.
Date Posted: 04 Feb, 2025
What is a postdoctoral opportunity?
A postdoctoral opportunity is an advanced research position that allows individuals with a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) to gain additional training and experience in their field. It generally involves working on specific research projects under the mentorship of senior researchers or professors.
Who can apply for a postdoctoral position?
Most postdoctoral positions are open to individuals who have recently completed their doctoral degree. Some opportunities may also require specific qualifications, research experience, or skills relevant to the field or project.
How long do post-doctoral positions last?
Post-doctoral positions typically last between one to three years, though the duration can vary depending on the funding source, research project, or institution.
Are post-doctoral positions paid?
Yes, most postdoctoral opportunities come with a salary or stipend. The amount depends on the institution, country, and funding source. Some positions may also include additional benefits such as health insurance, travel allowances, and research grants.
What are the benefits of pursuing a postdoctoral opportunity?
Some benefits of pursuing a postdoctoral opportunity include:
Gaining advanced research skills and expertise.
Building a strong academic or professional network.
Improving your CV for future faculty or industry positions.
Contributing to significant projects and publications in your field.
Do post-doctoral fellows teach?
It depends on the institution and role. Some post-doctoral fellows may be required to teach or assist with undergraduate and graduate courses, while others may focus solely on research.
What organizations fund postdoctoral researchers?
Many organizations provide grants and fellowships for post-doctoral researchers. Some notable ones include:
Leverhulme Trust.
What are the challenges of pursuing a post-doctoral opportunity?
Common challenges may include:
High competition for positions.
Temporary contracts with no long-term job security.
Balancing research responsibilities with personal goals.
What are the key skills needed for a successful post-doctoral experience?
The essential skills youare need to succeed include:
Advanced research expertise.
Grant writing and securing funding.
Networking and collaboration.
Leadership and project management.
Can I pursue a postdoctoral opportunity in a different field from my PhD?
Yes, interdisciplinary postdoctoral opportunities exist. However, you may need to demonstrate how your skills and experience are transferable to the new field.