Fellowship · Fully fundedEconomic Fellow (Two-Year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Economics)Institute for Policy Integrity, New York University School of Law
Postdoctoral fellowships open for 2027
Funded postdoctoral fellowships open for 2027, from EMBO to Simons and Branco Weiss, with salaries, deadlines and eligibility checked on each official page.
13 open now, 10 fully funded. Updated 13 November 2026.
This page lists postdoctoral fellowships that are open for applications now, across the sciences, social sciences and policy. Each one was checked against the funder's official page, with the deadline, the salary or stipend, and who can apply. The list updates as calls close and new ones open.
A postdoctoral fellowship differs from a postdoc job in one important way: the funding follows you and your project, not a principal investigator's grant. That gives you more freedom to choose your host lab and research question, and it reads well on a faculty application. In exchange, you usually write your own proposal and secure a host's agreement before you apply.
What these fellowships offer varies widely. EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships fund researchers in the life sciences for up to two years, and international mobility is a key requirement. The Simons Foundation Fellows-to-Faculty Award pays a postdoctoral stipend and then $200,000 a year for three years once the fellow takes up a faculty post. Others are salaried posts at a single institute for two or three years.
Timing: many fellowships for 2027 start dates close between November and March. EMBO's next cut-off is 14:00 CET on 22 January 2027, and Simons Fellows-to-Faculty closes on 13 January 2027. Some funders accept applications only within a few years of the PhD, so check the eligibility window on each listing.
How to make a strong application:
1. Contact potential hosts two to three months before the deadline; many funders need a host letter. 2. Write a proposal that is clearly yours and distinct from your PhD, with a realistic two- or three-year plan. 3. Show why the host and the move make sense: new methods, new collaborators, or a new field. 4. Follow the funder's own format and page limits exactly. 5. Give referees your proposal and the funder's criteria at least four weeks ahead.
Sort the list below by deadline, open each listing for the full eligibility rules and documents, and confirm details on the official page linked from it.
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Fellowship · Fully fundedStanton Nuclear Security Fellowships 2027/2028Hertie School Centre for International Security (funded by the Stanton Foundation)
Fellowship · Fully funded2027 GLAM Postdoctoral Fellowships (2027-2029)Geballe Laboratory for Advanced Materials (GLAM), Stanford University
Fellowship · Fully fundedNeukom Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027-2028Neukom Institute for Computational Science, Dartmouth College
Fellowship · Fully fundedBranco Weiss Fellowship – Society in Science (2027 intake)Branco Weiss Fellowship – Society in Science (based at ETH Zurich)
Fellowship · Fully fundedEMBO Postdoctoral FellowshipsEMBO (European Molecular Biology Organization)
Fellowship · Fully fundedPostdoctoral Fellowships at Massachusetts Institute of Technology – 2027Novo Nordisk Foundation
Fellowship · Fully fundedL'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science US Program 2027L'Oréal USA with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Fellowship · Fully fundedCYD Fellowships – Doctoral and Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships (15th call)EPFL and Cyber-Defence (CYD) Campus
FellowshipCDC Steven M. Teutsch Prevention Effectiveness (PE) Fellowship – Class of 2027US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
FellowshipTWAS-FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme for Developing CountriesFAPESP and UNESCO-TWAS
Common questions
What is a postdoctoral fellowship?
A postdoctoral fellowship is funding awarded to a researcher who has recently finished a PhD to carry out their own project at a host institution. Unlike a postdoc job on a supervisor's grant, the fellowship belongs to the researcher.
When is the EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship deadline for 2027?
EMBO accepts applications all year, with cut-off dates. The next hard deadline is 14:00 CET on Friday 22 January 2027, according to EMBO. Fellowships last up to two years, and international mobility is required.
How much does the Simons Fellows-to-Faculty Award pay?
The Faculty Research Award pays $200,000 a year for three years, including 20 percent indirect costs, according to the Simons Foundation. Applications for the 2027 round close on 13 January 2027.
Can international researchers apply for postdoctoral fellowships?
Many are open to researchers of any nationality, including most listed here, but some are limited to citizens or residents of one country or require a move abroad. Each listing states who can apply.
When should I start applying for a postdoc fellowship?
Start six to nine months before the deadline. You need time to agree a host, draft a proposal and brief referees, and many 2027 calls close between November and March.