Research

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025: How to Win €89,000+ for Your Postdoc Research and Mobility

If you finished your PhD and you’re hungry for a fellowship that pays well, changes your CV, and forces you to think internationally, the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships are the ticket.

Amount: €89,000+ stipend and mobility allowances Deadline: Sep 11, 2025 Location: European Union and International

NEH Fellowships

Individual fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities supporting advanced research in the humanities.

Type: Scholarship Amount: $5,000 per month for 6 to 12 months Deadline: Apr 9, 2025 Location: United States

NIH Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (K08)

Mentored NIH career development mechanism for clinically trained researchers transitioning toward independent investigation.

Type: Research-Grant Amount: Institute-specific salary and research development support, typically for up to 5 years Deadline: Jun 12, 2026 Location: United States

NIH Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23)

Mentored NIH career development mechanism supporting patient-oriented investigators as they transition toward research independence.

Type: Grant Amount: Institute-specific salary and research development support, commonly structured for up to 5 years Deadline: Jun 12, 2026 Location: United States

NIH NRSA Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)

Current NIH Parent F31 fellowship guidance, including due-date cycles, eligibility basics, and application workflow.

Amount: NIH NRSA stipend plus tuition/fees and institutional allowance at current NIH levels Deadline: Apr 8, 2026 Location: United States

NIH SBIR/STTR Omnibus Solicitation

Seed funding from the National Institutes of Health for small businesses and research institutions to develop biomedical innovations through SBIR and STTR awards.

Type: Grant Amount: Phase I up to $300,000; Phase II up to $2 million (budget waivers available) Deadline: September 5, January 5, and April 5 (moved to the next business day if on a weekend or Federal holiday) Location: United States

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NoFAR Life Sciences Bridging Program

Supports applied biomedical research in academic institutions to advance technologies toward industry collaboration.

Amount: Up to 90% of approved project costs Deadline: Feb 17, 2025 Location: Israel

NRF Thuthuka Grant 2025: How Emerging South African Researchers Can Secure R350,000 per Year

If you’re an early‑career researcher in South Africa, the NRF Thuthuka Grant is not just “nice to have” funding. It’s one of the most strategic investments you can get in your career.

Amount: R350,000 per year Deadline: Sep 16, 2025 Location: South Africa

NSF CAREER Program (Faculty Early Career Development)

NSF CAREER guidance for early-career faculty, including current annual deadline and proposal strategy basics.

Amount: Minimum $400,000 over 5 years; BIO, ENG, and OPP proposals are expected to total at least $500,000 over 5 years Deadline: Jul 22, 2026 Location: United States

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP): $37,000 Stipend + $16,000 Education Allowance for STEM Graduate Students

Prestigious fellowship supporting outstanding U.S. graduate students in NSF-supported STEM disciplines with three years of funding over a five-year period, including annual stipend and tuition support.

Amount: $37,000 annual stipend + $16,000 cost-of-education allowance for 3 years Deadline: Oct 14, 2026 Location: United States