Explore current postdoctoral hiring drives and fellowships from top universities, research institutes, and global programs. Find open positions, deadlines, funding info, and tips to launch the next stage of your post-graduation research career.
NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP)
NPP fellows complete one- to three-year fellowships that offer scientists and engineers unique opportunities to conduct research in fields of science relevant to NASA (earth science, physics, chemistry, planetary science, astrophysics, bioscience, aeronautics and engineering, human physiology). Details at https://npp.orau.org/
7/15/2025
11/01/2025
National Research Associateship Programs (NRC)
Research opportunities at U.S. federal laboratories and research centers. Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and in some cases, foreign nationals, the program supports cutting-edge research across fields like engineering, chemistry, physics, and life sciences. Applications are reviewed four times a year, and appointments typically include a generous stipend, relocation assistance, and professional development support. https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/rap/nrc-research-associateship-programs
7/19/2025
11/01/2025
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan
Supports early-career international researchers to conduct collaborative research in Japan for 1 to 2 years. Fellows receive a monthly stipend, airfare, and research support while working with a Japanese host institution. The program promotes global scientific exchange and is open to researchers in all fields. https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-fellow
7/19/2025
8/29/2025
Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship
Supports early-career researchers in sustainability science, environmental studies, and related fields. This three-year fellowship offers funding, research support, and professional development to advance interdisciplinary academic work. https://www.atkinson.cornell.edu/grants/postdocs/
7/23/2025
10/20/2025
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships
Support early-career researchers across all academic disciplines, including the humanities, to undertake international and interdisciplinary research within Europe and beyond. These fellowships promote mobility, collaboration, and skill development to advance academic careers. https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/
7/30/2025
9/30/2025 (deadlines vary by field)
American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Fellowships
Supports research in the humanities and social sciences, including fields like history, literature, philosophy, cultural studies, and anthropology. These fellowships provide funding for six to twelve months to scholars worldwide, supporting both early-career and established researchers. The program encourages innovative, interdisciplinary projects that advance knowledge in areas such as race and ethnicity, digital humanities, and global history. https://www.acls.org/competitions/acls-fellowships/
07/31/2025
9/25/2025
Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI) program
Supports researchers who are transitioning from graduate work in the physical/mathematical/computational sciences or engineering into postdoctoral work that utilizes these methods to address biological questions. These awards are open to US and Canada citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents. https://www.bwfund.org/funding-opportunities/interfaces-in-science/career-awards-at-the-scientific-interface/
7/31/2025
9/1/2025