Postdoctoral Scholarships for International Students


Du Bois-Mandela-Rodney Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2026




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Du Bois-Mandela-Rodney Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2026

Residential fellowship includes $56,000 stipend, research support, health benefits, and relocation support for scholars working on Africa or the African diaspora.

22 November, 2025 Deadline: 01 Nov, 2026


Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship 2026




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Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship 2026

Fully funded 5-month program for democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders, and scholars to conduct research at NED in Washington D.C.

20 November, 2025 Deadline: 30 Nov, 2025


Mahindra Humanities Center Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026-27




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Mahindra Humanities Center Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026-27

Apply for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship in environmental humanities at Harvard University for 2026-27 with stipend, research support, and engagement opportunities.

20 November, 2025 Deadline: 21 Nov, 2025


Walters Kundert Fellowship – Post-PhD Field Research Grant 2026




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Walters Kundert Fellowship – Post-PhD Field Research Grant 2026

Apply for the Walters Kundert Fellowship for post-PhD field research in Arctic or high mountain environments. £10,000 annual grant,

18 November, 2025 Deadline: 23 Nov, 2025


Van Andel Institute Inspire Fellowship 2026




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Van Andel Institute Inspire Fellowship 2026

Apply for the Van Andel Institute Inspire Fellowship 2026, a fully funded postdoctoral program providing mentorship, research training,...

15 November, 2025 Deadline: 10 Apr, 2026


Van Andel Institute CET Program 2026




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Van Andel Institute CET Program 2026

Apply for the Van Andel Institute Cancer Epigenetics Training (CET) Program 2026, a fully funded postdoctoral fellowship in cancer epigenetics research in the USA.

15 November, 2025 No deadline specified


University of Montreal IVADO Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2026




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University of Montreal IVADO Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2026

Apply for the IVADO R³AI Postdoctoral Fellowship to conduct cutting-edge AI research in Quebec, Canada.

15 November, 2025 Deadline: 23 Nov, 2025


Schmidt Science Fellowships 2026 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship




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Schmidt Science Fellowships 2026 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

The Schmidt Science Fellowships 2026 offers $100,000 USD per year for outstanding PhD scientists to pursue a 12–24 month interdisciplinary postdoctoral...

14 November, 2025 Deadline: 30 May, 2026


Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026–28 – Cornell University




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Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026–28 – Cornell University

Fellowships are available in History of Art & Visual Studies, Literatures in English, and Science & Technology Studies. $64,000/year stipend.

12 November, 2025 Deadline: 14 Nov, 2025


Weiss-Brown Publication Subvention 2026-27




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Weiss-Brown Publication Subvention 2026-27

Up to $8,000 funding for scholarly books on European civilization before 1700 in music, theater, cultural studies, or French/Italian literature.

11 November, 2025 Deadline: 15 Dec, 2025


National Academy of Education / Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026




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National Academy of Education / Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026

Apply for the 2026 NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship for education researchers worldwide. Receive $70,000 to support 1 year of independent research.

08 November, 2025 Deadline: 07 Nov, 2026


The New York Times Fellowship 2026/2027




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The New York Times Fellowship 2026/2027

...a one-year, fully funded program for early-career journalists offering hands-on newsroom experience, mentorship, and training in the U.S. or U.K.

07 November, 2025 Deadline: 19 Nov, 2025


Microsoft Research Fellowship Program 2026




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Microsoft Research Fellowship Program 2026

...a global program for Masters, PhD, and Postdoctoral researchers offering up to $47,000 to support open research collaborations across disciplines.

05 November, 2025 Deadline: 02 Dec, 2025


DAAD Research Grant for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers 2026




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DAAD Research Grant for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers 2026

Apply for the DAAD Research Grant 2026 for international doctoral and postdoctoral researchers to conduct funded research at universities or institutes in Germany.

03 November, 2025 Deadline: 03 Apr, 2026


CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program 2026-2028




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CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program 2026-2028

A fully funded opportunity for early-career researchers worldwide to collaborate, train in leadership, and expand interdisciplinary impact.

31 October, 2025 Deadline: 05 Nov, 2025



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