Postdoctoral Fellowships for International Researchers

Postdoctoral fellowships fund early-career researchers who already hold a PhD to continue independent or supervised research, usually for one to three years, with funding that covers a competitive salary, research costs and sometimes relocation support.

Unlike degree-level scholarships, postdoctoral funding is judged almost entirely on research track record — publications, conference presentations, and the strength and originality of the proposed project — rather than academic transcripts alone. Some fellowships, such as the postdoctoral track of the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships, are open to any nationality. Use the checker below to see which currently verified postdoctoral opportunities match your profile.