The European Funding Guide for

Researchers & Students in Japan

Winter 2011/2012

Disclaimer
The information presented in this booklet is purely for guidance and information purposes only.
While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, it is the responsibility of the reader to check the
particular details for each scheme. In particular, readers are advised to be vigilant to changes in the
schedule for deadlines and calls.

The European Funding Guide for

Researchers & Students in Japan
Winter 2011/2012

Preface
On 29 March, 2011, the European Union-Japan Science and
Technology Agreement entered into force and science, technology
and innovation have become a priority area for EU-Japan
cooperation.
This booklet, which lists over 300 programmes from the EU,
its Member States and countries associated to the EU Research
Framework Programme, aims to help researchers locate grants
or funding in order to visit, collaborate and mutually learn from
each other. It provides basic information on funding schemes
and fellowships for mobility, exchange, or career development
between Europe and Japan at various career stages.
For each programme, the following information is presented:

An overview of each programme

Responsible organisation
Nationality requirements
Duration
Funding Levels
Call or Deadline
Link to further information

In addition to the European Commission Marie Curie, European Research Council, and Erasmus
Mundus schemes, the document also lists programmes from European and Japanese funding
organisations, and those offered by other foundations or research bodies. It should also be noted
that from 2014, the successor to the 7th Framework Programme will be Horizon 2020, a new
funding programme for research in the European Union. The budget for research will also increase
significantly.
This booklet was prepared by Dr. Lee Woolgar, Information Officer for EURAXESS Links Japan,
who received valuable advice and support from EU Member States and funding organisations in both
Europe and Japan. We would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their kind support in this
venture.
This booklet has also been translated into Japanese.
I hope that the information will encourage more cooperation and provide new opportunities for study,
research and collaboration both in and between Europe and Japan.

Hans Dietmar SCHWEISGUT

Ambassador, Head of the Delegation of
the European Union to Japan
Tokyo, May 2012

Table of Contents
Marie Curie Schemes ................................. 1
FP7 Cooperation
specific programme .................................. 3
Erasmus Mundus ......................................... 4
European Research Council ..................... 4
Euraxess .......................................................... 5
A

Austria ............................................................. 6
B

Belgium ......................................................... 10
Bosnia & Herzegovina . ............................ 14
Bulgaria ......................................................... 14
C

Croatia ........................................................... 14
Cyprus . .......................................................... 15
Czech Republic . ......................................... 16
D

Denmark ....................................................... 16
E

Estonia ........................................................... 18
F

Finland . ......................................................... 19
France ............................................................ 21
FYRO Macedonia ....................................... 31
G

Germany ....................................................... 32
Greece ........................................................... 39
H

Lithuania . ..................................................... 44
Luxembourg . .............................................. 45
M

Malta .............................................................. 46
Montenegro ................................................ 46
N

Netherlands ................................................. 47
Norway .......................................................... 49
P

Poland . .......................................................... 50
Portugal ........................................................ 52
R

Romania . ...................................................... 53
S

Serbia ............................................................. 54
Slovakia ......................................................... 54
Slovenia . ....................................................... 55
Spain .............................................................. 55
Sweden ......................................................... 59
Switzerland .................................................. 63
T

Turkey ............................................................ 66
U

United Kingdom ........................................ 69

Japan . ............................................................ 76
Other Funding & Research Bodies ................. 82

Hungary ........................................................ 39
I

Iceland ........................................................... 40
Israel ............................................................... 40
Ireland ........................................................... 41
Italy ................................................................. 43

ii

Index ......................................................................... 86

Marie Curie Schemes

Outline

Marie Curie Actions are international mobility and exchange grants covering all areas of
science (except nuclear). They are funded by the European Commission.

Research Fields

All (except EURATOM areas)

Organisation

European Commission

Nationalities

All but with different requirements depending upon the scheme

Calls

Annual

Web page

[Link]

Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowships (IIF)

Outline

Funding is provided for top-class researchers from overseas to work on research projects in
Europe.

Research Fields

All (except EURATOM areas)

Organisation

European Commission, FP7

Nationalities

Any nationality (move from a third country to a Member State or Associated Country in
Europe).

Duration

12-24 months.

Deadlines

August

Web page

[Link]

Marie Curie Schemes

Marie Curie Actions

Marie Curie International Outgoing Fellowships (IOF)

Outline

For European researchers to go outside Europe. Obligatory 1 year return stage to Europe.

Research Fields

All (except EURATOM areas)

Organisation

European Commission, FP7

Nationalities

EU Member States and Associated countries.

Duration

2 years overseas; 1 year back in Europe

Deadlines

August

Web page

[Link]

Marie Curie Career Integration Grants (CIG)

Outline

Applicants from any country in the world, with at least 4 years research experience or a
doctoral degree. Applicants should not have carried out work in the country of the host
organisation for more than twelve months over the last 3 years.

Research Fields

All areas (except EURATOM areas)

Organisation

European Commission, FP7

Nationalities

After mobility, any nationality can move from outside Europe to perform research in a
European Union Member State or Associated Country institute or facility.

Duration

2-4 years

Deadlines

March

Web page

[Link]

Marie Curie Schemes

Marie Curie International Research Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES)

Outline

Staff exchanges and networking activities between European research organisations and
organisations in Japan, or other countries.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

European Commission, FP7.

Nationalities

Partnerships composed of at least two research organisations in at least 2 different Member

States or Associated countries; and one or more organisation located in other countries, such
as Japan (where an S&T agreement is in place).

What is funded

Subsistence allowance for the additional mobility costs of 1,800 per month (including travel
costs). Minimum of three participants.

Duration

Up to 12 months.

Deadline

March

Web page

[Link]

Initial Training Networks (ITN)

Outline

For early-stage researchers to improve their research skills, join established research teams
and enhance career prospects.

Research Fields

Any research field (with emphasis on interdisciplinary and newly emerging supra-disciplinary
fields)

Organisation

European Commission

Nationalities

At least 3 participants established in at least 3 different Member States or Associated

countries; Third country organisations may also participate above the minimum requirement.

Duration

Up to 4 years

Calls

Annual

Web page

[Link]

Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways (IAPP)

Outline

To help commercial and non-commercial research organisations work together. Partners

include universities and companies of all shapes and sizes.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

European Commission

Nationalities

Partners from Third Countries can also join in, but only if enough EU members or associates
are represented in the partnership too.

What is funded

Exchange of know-how and experience through two-way or one-way secondments of

research staff between the commercial and non-commercial partners.
Networking, workshops and conferences involving external researchers as well as the
partners own research staff.

Calls

May

Web page

[Link]

General Information on Marie Curie Actions can be found on the Marie Curie Web Site:
[Link]

FP7 Cooperation specific programme

Outline

Support for all types of research activities carried out by different research bodies in
trans-national cooperation.
Japanese research institutions, universities, industry and SMEs are invited to join these
programmes.

Research Fields

Health; Food, Agriculture & Biotechnology; Information & Communication Technologies;

Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials & New Production Technologies; Energy;
Environment (including Climate Change); Transport (including Aeronautics);
Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities; Space; Security

Organisation

European Commission

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Details are provided in each call.

Calls

Published throughout the year; majority in July

Web page

[Link]

FP7 Cooperation specific programme

FP7 Cooperation Specific Programme

For Japan specific information and support for participating in the 7th Framework Programme or the
forthcoming Horizon 2020 programme, contact:

The Delegation of the European Union to Japan

Homepage: [Link]
Email: delegation-japan-st@[Link]

Or the J-Bilat Project for Japan (until end 2012):

[Link]

Erasmus Mundus
Erasmus Mundus

Erasmus Mundus Masters & Doctoral Scholarships

Outline

Supports high-quality joint masters and doctoral programmes offered by a consortium

of European, and possibly Third Country, higher education institutions. Includes some
scholarships to third country nationals.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

European Commission

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Studies, teaching & research

Duration

3 months to 3 years.

Calls

Various

Web page

[Link]

Erasmus Mundus Cooperation Partnerships

Outline

Cooperation partnerships that support the establishment of partnerships between European

institutions and institutions in other countries, with the objective of developing mobility
schemes.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

European Commission

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Scholarships for exchange/mobility

Duration

Various

Calls

April

Web page

[Link]

European Research Council

European Research Council

Starting Independent Researcher Grant

Outline

To potential research leaders who are about to establish or consolidate a research team and to
start conducting independent research in Europe.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

European Research Council (Source of funds: FP7 / IDEAS)

Nationalities

Any nationality. Must have obtained their PhD (or equivalent) more than two years but less
than ten years prior to the opening date of the relevant call.

What is funded

Up to 2.0m per grant

Duration

Up to 5 Years

Deadlines

Autumn

Web page

[Link]

Outline

For researchers who have already established themselves as independent research leaders.
Identified leaders in their respective field of research

Research Fields

Any

Organisation

European Research Council (Source of funds: FP7 / IDEAS)

Nationalities

Any

What is funded

Up to 3.5m per grant

Duration

Up to 5 Years

Deadlines

Spring

Web page

[Link]

ERC Synergy Grant

Outline

To enable a small group of Principal Investigators to bring together complementary skills,

knowledge, and resources in new ways, in order to jointly address research problems.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

European Research Council

Nationalities

Any nationality.

What is funded

Up to 15 million

Duration

Up to 6 Years

Calls

January

Web page

[Link]

European Research Council

Advanced Investigators Grant

EURAXESS
Outline

The Euraxess Jobs website advertises over 5,000 research positions and fellowships in the
public and private sectors across Europe.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

European Commission

Nationalities

All

Calls

Continuously updated

Web page

[Link]

EURAXESS

EURAXESS Jobs

EURAXESS Homepage
Outline

This homepage provides comprehensive information on jobs, services, rights, and links to our
sister sights in the USA, China, Singapore, and India.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

European Commission

Nationalities

All

Calls

Continuously updated

Web page

[Link]

Austria
Austria

EURAXESS Austria
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Austria; advice & support on mobility to the country.

Web page

[Link]

Austrian Database for Scholarships and Research Grants

Outline

Comprehensive database for scholarships and research grants in German and English
languages.

Web page

[Link]

Austrian Agency for International Mobility and Cooperation in Education, Science and Research
(OeAD-GmbH)
Outline

Provides advice for institutions, international exchange and promotes higher education in
Austria.

Web page

[Link]

Ernst Mach Grant - worldwide

Outline

Eligible for application are:

a) postgraduates pursuing a doctorate outside Austria;
b) postgraduates and post-docs wishing to pursue research in Austria and who completed
their studies at a university outside Austria after September 2010;
c) post-docs who are working as lecturers outside Austria.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

OeAD-GmbH

Nationalities

All (except Austria)

What is funded

A monthly grant. Other costs also covered.

Duration

1-9 months

Deadlines

March

Web page

[Link]

Erwin Schrdinger Fellowships (Cofunded by the EU FP7 Programme)

Outline

Fellowships for the promotion of scientific work at foreign research institutions that facilitate
access to new scientific areas, methods, procedures and techniques so as to contribute to
science after the return to Austria.

Research Fields

Any discipline.

Organisation

Austrian Science Fund (FWF)

Nationalities

Applicants must (at the time the application is submitted) have been based in Austria for at
least three of the previous 10 years and must return to Austria

What is funded

Scientific work at foreign research institutions. For the return phase: contract of employment
with Senior-Postdoc salary + 10.000 p.a.

Duration

10 to 24 months without return phase; 16 to 36 months with return phase

Calls

Continuously Open

Web page

[Link]

Outline

Open to university teachers occupied with Austrian literature. Recipients work as visiting
researchers at university departments and carry out specialist studies in libraries, archives or
at research institutions.

Research Fields

Linguistics and Literature Sciences

Organisation

OeAD-GmbH

Nationalities

All (except Austrian)

What is funded

A monthly grant. Other costs also covered.

Duration

4-9 months

Deadlines

March

Web page

[Link]
ntryID=263&HZGID=263&LangID=2

Austria

Franz Werfel Grant for young university teachers of German language and Austrian literature

FWF Joint Research Projects

Outline

Funding of closely integrated, bilateral research projects.

Research Fields

Natural sciences

Organisation

FWF Austrian Science Fund, counterpart organisations in foreign countries

Nationalities

Highly qualified scientists who are working in Austria and abroad

What is funded

Funding of individual research in the area of non-profit oriented scientific research

Duration

<3 years

Calls

April; parallel applications must be submitted to FWF and counterpart organisations overseas

Web page

[Link]

FWF Joint Seminars

Outline

Support for thematically defined seminars aimed at facilitating initiation of bilateral research
co-operation and preparation of applications for joint projects.

Research Fields

Natural sciences

Organisation

FWF Austrian Science Fund; counterpart organisations in foreign countries

Nationalities

Scientists who are working in Austria and abroad

What is funded

Seminars aimed at facilitating initiation of bilateral research co-operation and preparation of

applications for Joint Projects

Duration

2-3 days

Calls

April; parallel applications must be submitted to FWF and counterpart organisations overseas

Web page

[Link]

Austria

IIASAs annual Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP)

Outline

Opportunities for participants to work in IIASAs interdisciplinary and international

research environment and build contacts with IIASAs worldwide network as well as have an
opportunity to present their research at a designated summer workshop.

Research Fields

Policy-oriented research into large scale problems such as climate change, aging, sustainable
development.

Organisation

International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Applicants prepare a research proposal that corresponds both with their professional plans
and the agenda of their selected IIASA Program.

Duration

3 months (June to October)

Deadlines

January

Web page

[Link]
[Link]

IST-Austria Graduate School PhD Program

Outline

PhD Program grants at the Institute of Science and Technology (IST) Austria.

Research Fields

Natural sciences, mathematics, computer sciences, and any interdisciplinary areas

Organisation

Institute of Science and Technology (IST) Austria

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Salary with full social security coverage. Other costs also covered.

Duration

On average 4 -5 years

Deadlines

January

Web page

[Link]

Lise Meitner Program for Scientists from Abroad

Outline

Progamme for scientists of any discipline who will contribute to the scientific development of
an Austrian research institution.

Research Fields

Any discipline.

Organisation

FWF Austrian Science Fund

Nationalities

Applicants should not have been based in Austria for at least three of the previous ten years.

What is funded

Salary, plus other costs.

Duration

12 to 24 months

Calls

Continuously Open

Web page

[Link]

Outline

Overseas research stays for doctoral candidates who have studied a maximum of six semesters
of their doctoral / PhD programme at an Austrian university.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

OeAD on behalf of and financed by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science and Research (BMWF)

Nationalities

Doctoral candidates at Austrian universities

What is funded

Monthly grant

Duration

6-12 months

Calls

March / September

Web page

[Link]

Austria

Marietta Blau Grant

Richard Plaschka Scholarship

Outline

Recipients of Plaschka grants (Postgraduates, PhD holders, researchers) can work as visiting
researchers at university departments and institutes and carry out specialist studies in
libraries, archives or at research institutions.

Research Fields

Humanities and Theology, Historical Sciences, Linguistics and Literature Sciences

Organisation

OeAD-GmbH

Nationalities

All (except Austria)

What is funded

Monthly grant; other costs covered and benefits.

Duration

4 to 9 months

Deadlines

March

Web page

[Link]
ntryID=1482&HZGID=1586&LangID=2

Transnational Funding Activities

Outline

Funding of bilateral research projects.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

FWF Austrian Science Fund

Nationalities

Bilateral research projects between Austria based scientists and counterparts overseas.

Duration

Up to 3 years

Calls

Depends on country.

Web page

[Link]

Belgium
Belgium

EURAXESS Belgium
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Belgium; advice & support on mobility to the country.

Web page

[Link]

Brief Outgoing Fellowships

Outline

For researchers who would like to go abroad.

Organisation

Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique (FNRS)

Duration

Up to 2 months

Deadline

2 months prior to the visit (Europe); 3 months outside of Europe

Web page

[Link]

FWO PhD and Postdoctoral fellowships

Outline

To promote international collaborations. Candidates must submit proof that the university
trustees grant him or her permission to prepare a PhD thesis (for PhD fellowships) or that
have a PhD or equivalent degree.

Research Fields

Basic research

Organisation

The Research Foundation Flanders (FWO)

Nationalities

Open to non-EU candidates, but they must have a masters degree from one of the countries
within the European Economic Area.

What is funded

PhD fellowships / Postdoctoral fellowships. Annual fixed bench fee will also be provided.

Duration

PhD fellowships: 2 years (renewable once); Postdoctoral fellowships: 3 years (renewable once)

Deadline

February

Web page

[Link]
[Link]

[Link] (Incoming)
Outline

Allows the Universities of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation to host academics from foreign
institutions of excellence.

Research Fields

Priority given to: transport and logistics; mechanical engineering; life sciences; agrifood; aerospace; environmental technologies. All other fields of study may be taken into
consideration, whether in the field of human, fundamental or applied sciences.

Organisation

Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Monthly grants. Can be allowed concurrently with other sources of funding

Duration

Doctoral grants (<1 year) (renewable up to 3 times) or postdoctoral grants (renewable once)
Doctoral or postdoctoral research grants (1 to 3 month duration)

Calls

Doctoral grants and postdoctoral research: March

Doctoral or postdoctoral research grants for short-stay: October, February, May

Web page

[Link]

Mobility for Researchers with FNRS Funding (Outgoing)

10

Outline

Fund devoted to researchers that are already financed by the FRS-FNRS funding.

Research Fields

Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique (FNRS)

Web page

[Link]

Outline

Aimed at: Type: 1: top scientists at a university abroad; or, Type II: Researchers with the
potential for international prominence.

Research Fields

Various

Organisation

Research Foundation Flanders (FWO)

Nationalities

Any

What is funded

For Type I scientists the total value of a project will range from 400,000 to 1,500,000 per
year. For Type II, 100,000 to 200,000 per year

Duration

Five years

Calls

December

Web page

[Link]

Belgium

Odysseus Programme

Pegasus Programme
Outline

To attract excellent postdoctoral researchers to Flanders and provide the selected fellows with
optimal conditions to further develop their research career.

Research Fields

Biological sciences, Humanities, Social sciences, Medical sciences, Exact and applied sciences

Organisation

National Fund for Scientific Research (FWO)

Nationalities

All. The candidate must have been active abroad for at least two of the past three years.

What is funded

Two options are possible:

Pegasus-long: postdoctoral fellowships of 3 years at a Flemish university.
Pegasus-short: Postdoctoral fellowships of 1 year at a Flemish university.

Duration

3 years (renewable once) (Pegasus long), 1 year (Pegasus short)

Calls

6 calls in total, distributed over 3 years with following deadlines: 1 February and 1 May 2012,
2013, 2014

Web page

[Link]

Post Graduate Scholarship in Ulg (Incoming and Outgoing)

Outline

Belgian doctoral students, researchers or lecturers at the University of Liege who are invited
abroad may receive a grant for conferences or research stays. Also covers foreign doctoral
students.

Organisation

University of Liege

Duration

Various check website

Deadline

Various check website

Web page

[Link]

Post-doctoral temporary fellowship

Outline

Finances a research fellowship for a non Belgian PhD holder coming from abroad to work for
a research programme financed by F.R.S.-FNRS.

Research Fields

Various

Organisation

Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique (F.R.S.-FNRS)

Nationalities

All except Belgian nationality

Duration

Up to 3 years

Web page

[Link]

11

Belgium

Postdoc fellowships to non-EU researchers

Outline

Post-doc fellowships to non-EU scientists, inviting them to work in a Belgian research team.
At the time of application, Belgian host organisation and promoter must be involved in the
execution of a federal research programme or belong to a Federal Scientific Institution.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Belgian Science Policy

Nationalities

Fellows from countries with which BELSPO wish to strengthen cooperation (see website for list).

What is funded

Tax free monthly allowance. Other costs also covered.

Duration

From 6 to 18 months and on a full-time basis.

Deadlines

March

Web page

[Link]

Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) International Mobility

Outline

Grants to allow researchers to go abroad and build international networks.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO)

Nationalities

All nationalities

What is funded

Depends on the grant in question and the international agreement (see FWO-website).

Duration

Various

Calls

Continuous

Web page

[Link]

Return Grants for Researchers Working Abroad

12

Outline

For the reintegration of highly qualified Belgian researchers working for at least 2 years in
a foreign country. Researchers may propose a research project in a research team related to
Inter-university attraction poles (IAP) or other research programmes financed by the Federal
Authority.

Research Fields

Various

Organisation

Belgian Science Policy

Nationalities

Belgian nationals or those with at least 3 years in Belgium for R&D or higher education
purposes before their post-doctoral stay abroad.

What is funded

Salary and other costs

Duration

24 months

Deadline

February

Web page

[Link]

Outline

For researchers who work at a Belgian university. A university professor of the French
Community of Belgium may be released from teaching obligations for 12 months to devote
themselves to research, some of which is to be performed overseas. Foreign professors may
also be invited to the institution in Belgium.

Research Fields

Various

Organisation

Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique (FNRS)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

For university professors of the French Community of Belgium, monthly allowance of 3100,
2500 for foreign professors.

Duration

12 months

Calls

February

Web page

[Link]

Belgium

Scientific Missions (Incoming and Outgoing)

Scientific Research Networks

Outline

Intended for co-ordination and national and international collaboration relating to academic
research at the postdoctoral level. Preferably based on interdisciplinary collaboration.

Research Fields

All, but preference to interdisciplinary research.

Organisation

Research Foundation Flanders (FWO)

Nationalities

A Scientific Research Network must be composed of:

At least three research units from minimum two universities from the Flemish Community
and
At least two research units from the Belgian French speaking Community and/or abroad.

What is funded

Yearly subsidies, maximum 12,500

Duration

Five years (with a possibility of prolongation)

Calls

October

Web page

[Link]

Ulysse mobility
Outline

Aims to attract researchers working abroad for at least 5 years who are excellent and able to
run a research team to Brussels-Wallonia Federation.

Research Fields

Various

Organisation

Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique (F.R.S.-FNRS)

Nationalities

All

Duration

3-years employment contract; other costs covered.

Web page

[Link]

Visiting Fellow Scientist (Incoming and Outgoing)

Outline

For researchers funded by the FNRS to visit overseas laboratories; or to invite overseas
colleagues to an FNRS funded laboratory.

Organisation

Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique (FNRS)

Duration

1 to 3 months

Deadline

2 months prior to travel/invitation

Web page

[Link]

13

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and
Herzegovina

EURAXESS Bosnia and Herzegovina

Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Bosnia; advice & support on mobility to the country

Web page

[Link]

Bulgaria

Bulgalia

EURAXESS Bulgaria
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Bulgaria; advice & support on mobility to the country

Web page

[Link]

Croatia
Croatia

EURAXESS Croatia
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Croatia; advice & support on mobility to the country

Web page

[Link]

Brain Gain Postdoc

Outline

To enable researchers from abroad to carry out research projects in Croatia.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

The National Foundation for Science of the Republic of Croatia (NZZ)

Nationalities

Researchers from abroad.

What is funded

Monthly allowance of 9.750 kuna (around 1.300)

Duration

3-12 months

Deadline

October

Web page

[Link]

Fellowships for Doctoral Students

14

Outline

To improve the research standard and quality of doctoral studies and to promote international
mobility of young researchers during their doctoral studies.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

The National Foundation for Science of the Republic of Croatia (NZZ)

Nationalities

Doctoral students employed by Croatian universities and research institutions (assistants and
junior researchers).
Doctoral students from foreign research institutions carrying out a research project within an
accredited doctoral study programme in Croatia.

What is funded

Monthly budget per grant: 7.500 kuna (around 1.000)

Duration

Three to twelve months

Deadline

October

Web page

[Link]

Outline

To foster and strengthen cooperation between Croatian and foreign research groups in
preparation of joint projects and research cooperation.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

The National Foundation for Science of the Republic of Croatia (NZZ)

Nationalities

Croatian higher education institutions in cooperation with foreign institutions.

What is funded

Up to 70,000 Kuna

Duration

6 months

Deadline

October

Web page

[Link]

Croatia

International Collaborative Workshops

Japanese-Croatian Cooperative Programme: Materials Science

Outline

To strengthen collaboration between Japanese and Croatian researchers within the field of
Materials Science.

Research Fields

Materials Science

Organisation

Japan Science and Technology Agency; Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of the
Republic of Croatia (MSES)

Nationalities

Japanese based researchers and Croatian based researchers

Budget

Up to 15m for three years

Duration

3 years

Calls

Annually

Web page

[Link]

Cyprus
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Cyprus; advice & support on mobility to the country.

Web page

[Link]

Cyprus

EURAXESS Cyprus

15

Czech Republic
Czech Republic

EURAXESS Czech Republic

Outline

Research positions & fellowships in the Czech Republic; advice & support on mobility to the country.

Web page

[Link]

Czech Government Scholarships for Research Stays in the Czech Republic

Outline

Scholarships for university/college students or graduates and Ph.D. candidates (exceptionally

also for university researchers/teachers) who wish to study or do research at a Czech public
institute of higher education.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports

Nationalities

Foreign nationals

What is funded

Monthly scholarship

Duration

2-10 months

Deadlines

March

Web page

[Link]

Denmark
Denmark

International Network Programme

Outline

Support for networking and matchmaking initiatives seeking to identify potential for bilateral
research collaboration.

Research Fields

S&T

Organisation

Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation

Nationalities

Scientists from Denmark and from one or more of the following countries: China, India, Israel, Japan,
USA, Brazil and South Korea. Self-financing and funding from foreign partner is not mandatory.

What is funded

Operating expenses for workshops and conferences; international travel; overhead/

administration expenses; visiting scientist grants

Duration

For the duration of the activity.

Deadlines

November

Web page

[Link]

Danish Council for Strategic Research

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Outline

Research that meets challenges facing society. Strategic research will usually have a strong
international dimension with few limits on international participation. Special funds are
earmarked towards Japan in sustainable energy.

Research Fields

Thematically defined societal challenges, but no limits on research fields.

Organisation

The Danish Council for Strategic Research

Nationalities

Danish researchers in cooperation with foreign researchers

What is funded

Research projects, alliances or centres. These typically receive between 15-30m. DKK

Duration

Typically 3-7 years.

Calls

Annually in two phases.

Web page

[Link]

Outline

To strengthen collaboration between Japan and Denmark within the field of Life Sciences.

Research Fields

Life sciences

Organisation

Japan Science and Technology Agency; Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (DASTI)

Nationalities

Japanese based researchers and Denmark based researchers

Budget

Up to 15m for three years

Duration

3 years

Calls

Annually

Web page

[Link]

Denmark

Japanese-Danish Cooperative Programme on Life Sciences

Niels Bohr Professorship

Outline

To attract researchers at the senior level able to significantly advance the internationalization
of a specific area of research in Denmark.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Danish National Research Foundation

Nationalities

Foreign based researchers

What is funded

Budget Expectedly DKK 25-30M (3.3-4m), including salaries for the Professor and associated
junior researchers, salary for administrative support, and running costs.

Duration

Researchers at full professor level can be recruited for a permanent position, secondarily a
permanent affiliation. Applications must be submitted on behalf of one or more universities
from the Vice-Chancellor.

Calls

5 years (2012-2017). Ad hoc calls starting in August 2012.

Web page

[Link]

Sapere Aude
Outline

The goals of the programme are to strengthen the coming generation of researchers, to lift up
more female researchers to the top, and to be a launching point to the international elite.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

The Danish Council for Independent Research (DFF)

Nationalities

The programme is for both Danish researchers and researchers from abroad.

What is funded

Postdoctoral research

Calls

Twice a year

Web page

[Link]

The Danish Council for Independent Research

Outline

Funding of research activities based on the researchers own initiatives and that improve the
quality and internationalisation of Danish research.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

The Danish Council for Independent Research

Nationalities

Application is not restricted by citizenship, but it is required that the research will benefit
Danish research.

What is funded

Research projects from 200,000 to 10m DKK.

Duration

For the duration of the research project.

Calls

Annually

Web page

[Link]

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The Industrial PhD Programme

Outline

An Industrial PhD project is an industrially focused PhD project where the student is hired by
a company and enrolled at a university at the same time.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

The Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation

Nationalities

All nationalities (industrial PhD candidate has to be employed in a Danish division of the company).

What is funded

The company receives a monthly wage subsidy while the university has its expenses for
supervising covered. The PhD student works full time on the project and divides his or her
time between the company and university.

Duration

3 years

Calls

Annually

Web page

[Link]

Estonia
Estonia

EURAXESS Estonia
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Estonia; advice & support on mobility to the country.

Web page

[Link]

ERMOS
Outline

Postdoctoral researchers can apply for a grant to carry out research in Estonia.

Research Fields

All fields

Organisation

Estonian Science Foundation

Nationalities

Any (should not have resided or worked (incl. studied) in Estonia longer than 12 months
during the past three years)

What is funded

The grant contains remuneration for the postdoctoral researcher, research expenses, a onetime relocation allowance, and overhead costs.

Duration

2 or 3 years

Calls

Once a year

Web page

[Link]; [Link]

Mobilitas Programme

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Outline

To activate international exchange of scientists and knowledge. Postdoctoral researchers can

apply for a grant to carry out research in Estonia or abroad.

Research Fields

Incoming researchers all fields

Outgoing researchers priority areas are ICT, material technology, biotechnology, energy,
environmental technology, health.

Organisation

Estonian Science Foundation

Nationalities

Any

What is funded

Salary plus other costs

Duration

2 or 3 years

Calls

Twice a year

Web page

[Link] [Link]

Finland
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Finland; advice & support on mobility to the country

Web page

[Link]

Academy of Finland Joint Seminars

Outline

Support for thematic seminars aimed at facilitating bilateral research collaborations and the
preparation of joint projects.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Academy of Finland

Nationalities

Finnish researchers

What is funded

Grant and travel costs, when participating in the joint seminar in other country. Costs of
arranging a seminar in hosting country.

Duration

Maximum of one week

Calls

September

Web page

[Link]

Finland

EURAXESS Finland

AF-JSPS Fellowship
Outline

The Fellowship supports young Finnish post-doctoral researchers wishing to conduct research
in Japan. The Academy nominates the candidates to the JSPS and JSPS awards the grants.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Academy of Finland/Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

Nationalities

Finnish and Japanese researchers

What is funded

Salary and other costs.

Duration

Minimum of a year; maximum of two years

Calls

September in Finland

Web page

[Link]

Bilateral Core Programme

Outline

To strengthen collaboration between Japan and Finland and to achieve world-class scientific results.

Research Fields

Field to be discussed

Organisation

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and the Academy of Finland

Nationalities

Finnish and Japanese researchers

What is funded

Academy funds salaries, travel expenses and research costs

Duration

3 years

Calls

September

Web page

[Link] [Link]

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CIMO Fellowships
Outline

Open to young Doctoral students and researchers from all countries and from all academic fields.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

CIMO

Nationalities

All

Career stage

Doctoral level

What is funded

Monthly scholarship

Duration

3-12 months

Calls

At least 5 months before the intended scholarship period

Web page

[Link]

Finland Distinguished Professor Programme, FiDiPro

Outline

For the purposes of hiring top researchers to perform excellent science in Finland.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Academy of Finland and Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation (TEKES)

Nationalities

For talented international researchers past their postdoctoral stage; expatriate Finnish
scientists

What is funded

Salary and other costs. FidiPro Professors may bring along key members of their research
team.

Duration

25 years

Deadlines

Spring & Autumn

Web page

[Link]

Finnish Government Scholarship Pool

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Outline

Supports Doctoral level studies and research at Finnish universities.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

CIMO

Nationalities

Nationals of countries that have a cultural agreement with Finland, including Japan.

Career stage

Doctoral level

What is funded

Monthly scholarship

Duration

3-9 months

Calls

February

Web page

[Link]
government_scholarship_pool

France
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in France; advice & support on mobility to the country

Web page

[Link]

College Doctoral Franco Japonais

Outline

Mobility in the second year of the PhD, with financial help for mobility.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

French Ministry for Foreign Affairs/JASSO

Nationalities

French/Japanese

Budget

1,000 for French students in Japan; 80,000 for Japanese students in France (financed by JASSO)

Web page

[Link]

France

EURAXESS France

International Research Chairs

Outline

For highly qualified, internationally acclaimed, foreign research scientists to work in France.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Fondation de lEcole Normale Suprieure

Nationalities

Any

Budget

Each project can go up to 200,000

Deadline

December

Web page

[Link]

Japanese-French Cooperative Programme on Information and Communication Technologies

(ICT) Including Computer Sciences
Outline

To strengthen collaboration between Japan and France in the field of ICT including
Computer Sciences.

Research Fields

ICT/Computer Sciences

Organisation

Japan Science and Technology Agency; Agence Nationale de la Recherche

Nationalities

Japan based and France based researchers

Budget

Up to 30m for three years

Duration

3 years

Calls

Annually

Web page

[Link]

Strategic Japanese-French Cooperative Program on Marine Genome and Marine Biotechnology

Outline

To strengthen collaboration between Japan and France.

Research Fields

Marine Genome and Marine Biotechnology

Organisation

Japan Science and Technology Agency; Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)

Nationalities

Japanese based researchers and France based researchers

Budget

Up to 15m for three years

Duration

3 years

Calls

Annually

Web page

[Link]

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PhD Studies

France

EIFFEL PhD scholarships

Outline

To attract elite overseas students on masters, engineering and PhD courses to France.
Applicants for the PhD courses must be no more than 35 years old.

Research Fields

Sciences; economics and management; law and political science

Organisation

Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Monthly allowance, and other costs.

Duration

10 months for PhD candidates (in the 2nd or 3rd year)

Calls

September

Web page

[Link]

French Atomic and Alternatives Energies Commission (CEA) IRTELIS (Ph.D. Program)
Outline

Targeted to graduates looking to conduct PhD work alongside a DSV research team.

Research Fields

Life sciences

Organisation

French Atomic and Alternatives Energies Commission (CEA)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Doctoral training package plus CEA-funded scholarship

Duration

3 years

Calls

January

Web page

[Link]

French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (IFREMER) PhD fellowships
Outline

Grants to Ph.D. students to conduct research in a IFREMERs laboratory and/or in a partner

laboratory.

Research Fields

Marine sciences

Organisation

French Research Institute for Exploration of the Sea (IFREMER)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Salary and health insurance

Duration

3 years

Deadlines

July

Web page

[Link]/institut/Travailler-a-l-Ifremer/Bourses-de-recherche/Bourses-de-theses-2011-2012

Institut Curie International PhD program

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Outline

Supports foreign PhD students

Research Fields

Life sciences and oncology

Organisation

Institut Curie

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Salary and health insurance

Duration

3 years (4th year upon justification)

Calls

See the web page

Web page

[Link]/en/content/international-phd-programme
[Link]/en/content/programme-status

Outline

International Ph.D. program in collaboration with several major Paris universities for students holding
a Master degree (or equivalent) in Science, Medicine or related fields from a university outside of France.

Research Fields

Life Sciences

Organisation

Institut Pasteur Paris Parisian Universities

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Salary and health insurance; Assistance for accommodation also available.

Duration

3 years

Calls

December

Web page

[Link]/ip/easysite/pasteur/fr/enseignement/pasteur-paris-university-international-doctoral-program

France

Institut Pasteur - Paris University International Doctoral Program

Institut Pasteur Doctoral grants, Calmette Programme

Outline

Fellowship for doctoral research of French and foreign researchers in a laboratory of the
RIIP. This may apply to standard or jointly-supervised Ph.D. Doctoral grants are intended to
promote mobility: candidate must perform his doctoral research outside his home country or
outside the country in which she/he conducted previous studies.

Research Fields

Life Sciences

Organisation

Institut Pasteur International Network (RIIP)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Salary and health insurance.

Duration

3 years

Calls

Annually, opening call in January, deadline in September

Web page

[Link]/ip/easysite/pasteur-international-en/for-scientists/fellowships2/doctoral-grants2

National Center for Space Studies (CNES) Ph.D. program

Outline

Grants to Ph.D. students to conduct their doctoral research at a CNES laboratory.

Research Fields

Engineering sciences (orbital and space transport systems) and space instrumentation

Organisation

National Center for Space Studies (CNES)

Nationalities

All students with a master degree

What is funded

Monthly salary; other benefits.

Duration

One year, renewable twice

Calls

Annually between January and March

Web page

[Link]/web/CNES-en/[Link]

National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA) Young Scientist Contracts

Outline

Targets PhD candidates at INRA & involves a partnership between INRA and a graduate
school or a research institute. Once the PhD has been completed, the contract can be renewed
for 2 years on condition that they spend time abroad.

Research Fields

Agriculture, food, environment

Organisation

National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Monthly remuneration; other benefits.

Duration

5 years max

Calls

Once a year

Web page

[Link]

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National Institute of Research in Informatics and Automatics (INRIA) Internship program

Outline

Inria welcomes students from all over the world for a research training experience through the
Internships programme. PhD students come and spend time in an Inria research team.

Research Fields

Informatics and Applied Mathematics

Organisation

National Institute of Research in Informatics and Automatics (INRIA)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Financial support to cover some of their living costs in France

Duration

From 2 to 9 months

Calls

Autumn

Web page

[Link]

National Institute of Research in Informatics and Automatics (INRIA) PhD positions

Outline

PhD positions are available within the Inrias priority research fields.

Research Fields

Informatics and Applied Mathematics

Organisation

National Institute of Research in Informatics and Automatics (INRIA)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

First- and second-year PhD student: 1,960 (gross) per month

Third-year PhD student: 2,060 (gross) per month

Duration

3 years

Calls

At the beginning of the year

Web page

[Link]

Postdoctoral Fellowships
European Post-Doctoral Institute (in the mathematical sciences)

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Outline

Post-doctoral applicants are encouraged to visit several institutes of the network (up to 4 for
typically 6-month periods) during their two-year fellowship, and their proposed itinerary is
part of their application.

Research Fields

Mathematical sciences

Organisation

A network of ten European research institutes hosting large visitor programmes under the
leadership of Institut des Hautes tudes Scientifiques (IHS)

Nationalities

European, including Russian, Bielorussian, Turkish and Israeli

What is funded

Fellows receive support from the institute they visit

Duration

Two years

Calls

Once per year, deadline usually in late November

Web page

[Link] (click EPDI on homepage)

Outline

This program supports post doctoral fellows for up to one year and provides funding while
they apply for other grants or funding sources

Research Fields

Life sciences and oncology

Organisation

Institut Curie

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Salary and health insurance

Duration

Up to 12 months

Calls

See the web page

Web page

[Link]/en/content/hosting-foreign-postdoctoral-fellows-and-funding

France

Institut Curie International Post doctoral program

Institut Pasteur Postdoctoral grants, Calmette Program

Outline

Postdoctoral research in a laboratory of the Institut Pasteur International Network (RIIP)

outside metropolitan France.

Research Fields

Life sciences

Organisation

Institut Pasteur International Network (RIIP)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Salary and health insurance.

Duration

2 years

Calls

September

Web page

[Link]/ip/easysite/pasteur-international-en/for-scientists/fellowships2/postdoctoral-grants

Institut Pasteur Postdoctoral grants, Cantarini fellowship

Outline

Contracts intended to fund a first or a second post-doctoral contract. Candidates must have
defended their PhD thesis <4 years before they take up fellowship. Funding of first postdoctoral contract of a former Institut Pasteur PhD student not possible.

Research Fields

Life sciences

Organisation

Institut Pasteur

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Salary and health insurance.

Duration

Up to 2 years

Calls

Two calls per year

Web page

bourses@[Link]

Institut Pasteur Postdoctoral grants, Roux Fellowship Program

Outline

Contracts are intended to fund a first or a second post-doctoral contract. Candidates must
have defended their PhD thesis <4 years before they take up fellowship. Funding of first postdoctoral contract of a former Institut Pasteur PhD student not possible.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Institut Pasteur

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Salary and health insurance.

Duration

Up to 2 years

Calls

Two calls per year

Web page

bourses@[Link]

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National Center for Space Studies (CNES) Post-doctoral positions

Outline

Grants for post-doctoral contracts for research at CNES or in a laboratory in France.

Research Fields

Engineering sciences (orbital and space transport systems) and space instrumentation

Organisation

CNES

Nationalities

Candidates should hold a doctorate or equivalent by the start of the contract. Researchers who
have already benefited from a CNES co-sponsored thesis are not eligible.

What is funded

Monthly salary and health insurance

Duration

One year, renewable once

Calls

January - March

Web page

[Link]/web/CNES-en/[Link]

National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) AGREENSKILLS Post-doctoral positions

Outline

The candidate should have defended their Ph.D. within the past 7 years.

Research Fields

Agriculture, food, environment

Organisation

National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) (Cofunded by the European Commission)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Salary, health insurance, mobility (60% of post-doc salary) and personal training program

Duration

4 years

Calls

Open calls twice a year

Web page

[Link]

National Institute of Research in Informatics and Automatics (INRIA) Post-doctoral positions

Outline

Post-doctoral positions within Inrias priority research fields.

Research Fields

Informatics and Applied Mathematics

Organisation

National Institute of Research in Informatics and Automatics (INRIA)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Gross salary 2,620.84 per month

Duration

12 months (possible extension up to 24 months)

Calls

Continuous

Web page

[Link]

Research in Paris Postdoctoral international mobility

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Outline

Funds the stay of researchers who hold their Ph.D. within the past 5 years in a laboratory
located inside Paris

Research Fields

All, pluri-disciplinary and emerging research

Organisation

City of Paris

Nationalities

All except French

What is funded

2,500 per months, travel expenses and health insurance

Duration

From 3 to 12 months

Calls

March

Web page

[Link]

Visiting Positions and International Mobility

Outline

Each Chair allows the foreign scientist to be hosted in one or more well-known Higher
Learning or Research Institutions in Paris/Ile-de-France.
The laureates are required to give about ten lectures and deliver an activity report and
organise a public seminar at the end of the period.

Research Fields

All fields.

Organisation

Fondation de lEcole Normale Suprieure

Nationalities

All nationalities

What is funded

200,000 for salary, health insurance, project research, mission expenses and accompanying expenses.

Duration

From 12 to 24 months

Calls

Annually

Web page

[Link]/

France

Blaise Pascal International Research Chairs

French higher education institutions Visiting Professors

Outline

Allows foreign professors and assistant professors to conduct research and, optionally, teach (in
English or French up to the decision of the host university) in a French higher education institution.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

French universities

Nationalities

All excluding French

What is funded

Salary

Duration

1 to 12 months

Calls

Depend on each institution

Web page

International affairs website of each French higher education institution

Institute of Advanced Scientific Studies (IHS) Visitor programme

Outline

High level researchers from all over the world undertake research visits with their own research agenda.

Research Fields

Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, Mathematics-Biology interface

Organisation

Institute of Advanced Scientific Studies (IHS)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Per Diem rate.

Duration

From 2 weeks up to one or even two years for post-doctoral fellows. Average duration: 2 months.

Deadlines

April and November

Web page

[Link]

National Institute for Demographic Studies (INED) Guest researchers hosting program
Outline

Aims at stimulating collaboration between INEDs researchers and their world-wide

colleagues. Programme is open from doctoral level on.

Research Fields

Population studies, demography

Organisation

Institut National dEtudes Dmographiques (National Institute for demographic studies)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Support to relocation and expenses linked to the stay up to 3 months.

Duration

From 2 weeks to 12 months, with financial support up to 3 months

Calls

Contact the Office of International Relations or a researcher of INED before 15th October
each year (dri@[Link])

Web page

[Link]

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National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA) Incoming package for senior researchers
Outline

INRA proposes a package for a few senior researchers visiting to its labs (3-4 fellowships each year).

Research Fields

Agriculture, food, environment

Organisation

National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

INRA tops up the researcher salary and pay the salary for a PhD candidate and a post-doc.

Duration

1 year

Calls

On demand

Web page

[Link]

National Institute of Research in Informatics and Automatics (INRIA) Visiting Professor or Assistant Professor
Outline

Senior researcher to spend some time in an Inria team

Research Fields

Informatics and Applied Mathematics

Organisation

National Institute of Research in Informatics and Automatics (INRIA)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Financial support to cover some of their living costs in France.

Duration

From 3 to 12 months

Calls

Continuously

Web page

[Link]

National Research Agency (ANR) Postdoc Return

Outline

Facilitates the return to France of post-doctorate researchers.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Agence nationale de la recherche (ANR)

Nationalities

French or foreign young researchers with French PhD

What is funded

150,000-700,000 for salary, health insurance, project research and missions expenses

Duration

From 24 to 36 months

Calls

Annually, deadline usually in March

Web page

[Link]

National Research Institute in Science and Technology for Environment and Agriculture (IRSTEA)
Transnational mobility of researchers

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Outline

Transnational mobility of researchers

Research Fields

Science and Technology for Environment and Agriculture

Organisation

IRSTEA (Institut de recherche pour lingnierie de lagriculture et de lenvironnement)

Nationalities

European and international

What is funded

Health insurance and hosting costs

Duration

Up to 1 year

Calls

Internal call, must contact a permanent researcher of the IRSTEA

Web page

[Link]

Outline

Funds the stay of researchers who hold a Ph.D. for more than 5 years in a laboratory located
inside the city of Paris.

Research Fields

All (pluri-disciplinary and emerging research encouraged)

Organisation

City of Paris

Nationalities

All except French

What is funded

3,000 per months, travel expenses and health insurance

Duration

From 2 to 6 months

Calls

Annually, deadline usually in March

Web page

[Link]

France

Research in Paris Senior international mobility

Junior and Senior Positions

University - Organism Chairs
Outline

Permanent position of Associate Professor within a university.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

CNRS/Inserm/Universities

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Salary (depending on age and experience) and health insurance.

Duration

Permanent

Budget

December

Web page

Advertised on CNRS ([Link]), Inserm ([Link]) and universities web sites

ANR Chairs of Excellence

Outline

Promotes France to high level researchers.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Agence nationale de la recherche (ANR)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Project research, possibly installation and mission expenses in France:

Long-term Junior Chairs of Excellence: max. 500,000
Short-term Senior Chairs of Excellence: max. 1m
Long-term Senior Chairs of Excellence: max. 1m

Duration

Short-term Senior Chairs of Excellence: 18-24 months, Long-term Junior Chairs of Excellence
and Long-term Senior Chairs of Excellence: 36-48 months

Calls

Annually, deadline usually March

Web page

[Link]

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CEA Eurotalents (Cofunded by the EU FP7 Programme)

Outline

Funds two types of actions:

Incoming CEA Fellowships (ICF); and
Outgoing CEA Fellowships (OCF).

Research Fields

Microelectronics, nanosciences and nanotechnologies; Energy, environment and climate

change; Science and technology of high performance computing; Life sciences and
biotechnology; High energy physics, high energy density physics and astrophysics

Organisation

French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Gross salary + an additional mobility allowance; yearly travel allowance for over one-yearlong stays + social benefits.

Duration

1 year for outgoing; 2 years for incoming.

Calls

Not yet announced

Web page

[Link]

Fernand Braudel-IFER (International Fellowships for Experienced Researchers) /

Programme Herms (Cofunded by the EU FP7 Programme)
Outline

Mobility of postdocs to France to conduct a research project, access French and European
scientific networks, and establish cooperation between respective institutions.

Research Fields

Social and human sciences

Organisation

Fondation MSH (Maison des sciences de lhomme), cofunded by the European Union (Marie
Curie Actions, Cofund), the Ministry of foreign and European affairs, the Ministry of higher
education and research, the CNRS (INSHS)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Monthly stipend, some other costs

Duration

9 months

Calls

March & September

Web page

[Link]
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National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) Permanent engineers

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Outline

Permanent position of research engineers at CNRS: Ph.D., or comparable professional experience.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Salary and other benefits.

Duration

Permanent

Deadlines

June

Web page

[Link]

Outline

Permanent position of researchers at CNRS, at various levels of experience.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Salary, and other benefits

Duration

Permanent

Deadlines

January

Web page

[Link]/drhchercheurs/concoursch/[Link]
[Link]

France

National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) Tenured researchers

National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm) Tenured Positions

Outline

Permanent research positions, at various levels of experience.

Research Fields

Life Sciences and Health

Organisation

National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Salary, and other benefits

Duration

3 years

Deadlines

January

Web page

[Link], [Link]

FYRO Macedonia
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in FYRO Macedonia; advice & support on mobility to the
country

Web page

[Link]

FYRO Macedonia

EURAXESS FYRO Macedonia

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Germany

EURAXESS Germany
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Germany; advice & support on mobility to the country.

Web page

[Link]

DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates and Young Academics and Scientists
Outline

Provides young foreign academics and scientists an opportunity to carry out a research
project at state or state-recognised institution in Germany.

Research Fields

Any discipline

Organisation

DAAD

Nationalities

Any except German

What is funded

Salary and other benefits

Duration

7-48 months

Calls

Depending on country of origin check website or contact DAAD Office.

Web page

[Link]

DAAD Research Stays for University Academics and Scientists

Outline

Provides foreign academics and scientists opportunity to carry out research project at a state
or state-recognised institution in Germany.

Research Fields

Any discipline

Organisation

DAAD

Nationalities

Any except German

What is funded

Salary, and other benefits

Duration

1-3 months

Calls

Depending on country of origin check website or contact DAAD Office.

Web page

[Link]

DAAD RIKEN research internship program for young German scientists at selected Japanese
RIKEN institutes

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Outline

Provides young German scientists with opportunity to perform a research project at RIKEN,
in order to gain early stage experience of a Japanese research laboratory.

Research Fields

Natural Sciences

Organisation

DAAD

Nationalities

German

What is funded

Salary, and other benefits

Duration

1-6 months

Calls

At least three months before intended stay

Web page

[Link]
(in German)

Outline

Collaborative Research Centres are institutions established at universities for a period

of up to 12 years that enable researchers to pursue a cross-institutional and disciplinary
research programme. CRCs maintain scientific relations with universities and other research
institutions outside of Germany.
There are two variations:
Traditional CRC applied for by one university. Facilitates a comprehensive research
programme by bundling the available resources at the given university.
The CRC/Transregio is jointly applied for by several (generally up to three) universities.

Research Fields

All fields

Organisation

Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)

Nationalities

German researchers

What is funded

Various

Duration

Up to 12 years

Calls

Continuous

Web page

[Link]
collaborative_research_centres/in_brief/[Link]

Germany

DFG Collaborative Research Centres

DFG Emmy Noether Programme

Outline

Provides young researchers the opportunity to lead an independent junior research group. To
recruit young, outstanding postdocs working abroad (back) to Germany. Foreign applicants
are expected to continue their scientific career in Germany following completion of the
funding period.

Research Fields

All fields

Organisation

Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Various

Duration

5 to 6 years

Calls

Continuous

Web page

[Link]

DFG Heisenberg Programme

Outline

Provides researchers with the opportunity to work on an advanced research topic. Programme
is aimed particularly at researchers who have qualified for a professorship via the Emmy
Noether Programme, DFG project positions, industrial research activity, or mid-level faculty
positions.

Research Fields

All fields

Organisation

Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Following modules are possible:

Heisenberg Fellowships
Heisenberg Professorships
A research grant may also be requested for projects in Germany.

Duration

Up to 5 years

Calls

Continuous

Web page

[Link]

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Germany

DFG Initiation and Intensification of Bilateral Cooperation

Outline

For applicants wishing to initiate or intensify scientific cooperation with international partners.

Research Fields

All fields

Organisation

Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)

Nationalities

German-based researchers

What is funded

Any number of different modules can be combined:

Visits lasting up to three months
Joint events (workshops or seminars);
Travel and flight costs
Maintenance costs
Event overheads

Duration

Up to 1 year (One extension possible)

Calls

Continuous

Web page

[Link]

DFG International Research Training Groups

Outline

Established by universities to promote young researchers. Provide opportunities for joint

doctoral training programmes between German universities and universities abroad.

Research Fields

All fields

Organisation

Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Grants and fellowships (doctoral researchers, postdocs, applicants holding a degree from a
university of applied science (or a Bachelors degree)). Travel and other support.

Duration

4.5 years; maximum funding duration: 9 years.

Calls

Continuous

Web page

[Link]

DFG International Scientific Events

Outline

Supports the organisation of scientific events: International specialist conferences;

International congresses, symposiums, colloquia, workshops; Annual meetings

Research Fields

All fields

Organisation

Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)

Nationalities

German-based researchers

Calls

Continuous

Web page

[Link]

DFG Research Fellowship

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Outline

Enables early stage researchers to carry out a research project at a place of their choice abroad.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)

Nationalities

German researchers

What is funded

Travel & foreign allowance; other benefits

Duration

Up to 2 years

Calls

Continuous

Web page

[Link]

Outline

Provides research grants for individuals who have completed their academic training to
conduct research projects with clearly defined topics and durations, regardless of subject.

Research Fields

All fields

Organisation

Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)

Nationalities

German-based researchers

Duration

Based on the individual project needs (as a rule, several years)

Calls

Continuous

Web page

[Link]

Germany

DFG Research Grants

DLR-DAAD Research Fellowships in the fields of Space, Aeronautics, Energy and Transportation Research
Outline

For foreign doctoral and postdoctoral students as well as senior scientists. Provides the
opportunity to conduct research at the institutes of the DLR in Germany.

Research Fields

Space, Aeronautics, Energy and Transportation Research

Organisation

DAAD

Nationalities

Any

What is funded

Salary, and other benefits.

Duration

Doctoral Students: 36 months

Postdoctoral students: 6-24 months
Senior scientists: 1-3 months

Calls

Various

Web page

[Link]

DRS-Fellowship COFUND (Partly cofunded by the European Commission)

Outline

Supports highly-qualified postdocs from abroad.

Research Fields

Sciences

Organisation

Dahlem Research School at Freie Universitt Berlin

Nationalities

All. German citizens not eligible. Non-German researchers currently resident in Germany
may apply, provided they have not lived in Germany for >6 months when applying.

What is funded

Salary, and other benefits

Duration

15 months

Calls

Annual

Web page

[Link]

Fellowship Program POINT

Outline

Supports highly-qualified postdocs from abroad.

Research Fields

Business; Migrations; Cultural Dynamics; Cultural History; plants and microbes;

Micrometeorological Modelling; Supramolecular Interactions; NanoScale Systems

Organisation

Dahlem Research School at Freie Universitt Berlin

Nationalities

All. German citizens not eligible. Non-German researchers currently resident in Germany
may apply, provided they have not lived in Germany for >6 months when applying.

What is funded

Salary, and other benefits

Duration

12 months

Calls

Annually

Web page

[Link]

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Germany

Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Awards

Outline

For internationally renowned scientists and scholars from abroad (who completed their
doctorates <18 years ago) to spend time in Germany.

Research Fields

Any

Organisation

Humboldt Foundation

Nationalities

Scientists and scholars from abroad.

What is funded

Original research project. Award amounts to 45,000 each.

Duration

Six-twelve months (may be divided up into blocks).

Calls

Nominations by German scholars, no applications accepted.

Web page

[Link]

Humboldt Foundation Anneliese Maier Award

Outline

The Anneliese Maier Research Award is a collaboration award to promote the

internationalisation of the humanities and social sciences in Germany.

Research Fields

Humanities and social sciences

Organisation

Humboldt Foundation

Nationalities

All nationalities

What is funded

Cooperation on a long-term research project with the nominator and / or specialist colleagues
in Germany.

Duration

<5 years

Calls

Annually

Web page

[Link]

Humboldt Research Awards

Outline

Awardees conduct an original research project in close collaboration with a colleague in Germany.

Research Fields

Any

Organisation

Humboldt Foundation

Nationalities

Scientists and scholars from abroad.

What is funded

60,000 per award.

Duration

6-12 months (may be divided up into blocks).

Calls

Nominations by German scholars, no applications accepted

Web page

[Link]

Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers

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Outline

Fellowship for researchers from abroad who completed their doctorate <12 years ago, already
have their own research profile and work at level of Assistant Professor or Junior Research
Group Leader, or have a record of several years of independent academic work.

Research Fields

Any

Organisation

Humboldt Foundation

Nationalities

All nationalities

What is funded

Salary, with other benefits

Duration

6-18 months (may be divided into blocks)

Calls

Continuously

Web page

[Link]

Outline

For researchers from abroad who completed their doctorate <4 years ago. Allows researchers
to carry out a long-term cooperative project with an academic host in Germany.

Research Fields

Any

Organisation

Humboldt Foundation

Nationalities

All nationalities

What is funded

Salary, with other benefits.

Duration

6-24 months

Calls

Continuously

Web page

[Link]

Germany

Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers (Partly cofunded by the EU FP7 Programme)

Leibniz DAAD Research Fellowships

Outline

For recent foreign postdocs to conduct research at Leibniz-Association institutes in Germany.

Applicants should have completed their doctoral studies <2 years ago.

Research Fields

Humanities and social sciences, life sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, engineering and
environmental sciences

Organisation

DAAD

Nationalities

Non-German

What is funded

Up to 12 months

Duration

Salary, with other benefits.

Deadlines

March to June

Web page

[Link]

Lichtenberg Professorships
Outline

Directed to young academics with 2 to 3 years experience who like to advance their field
further with a Lichtenberg Professorship.

Research Fields

Innovative fields of research located between the disciplines.

Organisation

Volkswagen Foundation

Nationalities

German and non-German nationals.

What is funded

Initially, a five-year period of funding with an amount of 0.8 to 1.5m per professorship.

Duration

Up to 8 years

Deadlines

November

Web page

[Link]

Mercator Programme
Outline

To invite highly qualified scientists and academics working abroad to complete a DFG-funded
stay at their institute.

Organisation

DFG

Nationalities

Foreign nationals from abroad.

What is funded

The Visiting Professorship must be of specific interest for the quality of research and teaching
of the host University.

Duration

From 3 months to 12 months.

Budget

Salary, may include travel expenses

Calls

At any time.

Web page

[Link]

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Germany

Research at international Science and Technology Centers (FIT) Postdoctoral Scholarships for
research stays at the National Institute of Informatics in Tokyo, Japan
Outline

Provides young German scientists in the field of informatics scholarships for stays at the
National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Tokyo, Japan.

Research Fields

Informatics and allied fields

Organisation

DAAD

Nationalities

German

Duration

12 months (extension possible)

Approximate
budget of
single grants

Salary, and other benefits

Deadlines

December

Web page

[Link]
[Link]?detailid=853&fachrichtung=10&land=31&status=3&seite=1

Sofja Kovalevskaja Award

Outline

Funding for junior researchers from abroad to work on a high-profile, innovative research
project at a research institution in Germany. Applicants should have completed their
doctorate with distinction <6 years.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Humboldt Foundation

Nationalities

Scientists and scholars from abroad

What is funded

The award is valued at 1.65m

Duration

5 years

Deadlines

September/October

Web page

[Link]

Strategic Japanese-German Cooperative Programme on Nanoelectronics

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Outline

Program to strengthen collaboration between Japan and Germany in the area of nanoelectronics.

Research Fields

Nanoelectronics

Organisation

JST / DFG

Nationalities

Japanese based researchers and German based researchers

Budget

Up to 15m for three years

Duration

3 years

Calls

Annually

Web page

[Link]

Greece
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Greece; advice & support on mobility to the country

Web page

[Link]

Foreigners Fellowships Programme

Outline

PhD, Post-docs, artists, teachers of Greek language

Research Fields

Humanities

Organisation

The Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Tuition fees; 1.200-4.500/month; round trip air-ticket.

Duration

1-10 months

Calls

Calls are published in March, deadline for applications in May

Web page

[Link]

Greece

EURAXESS Greece

Scholarships for Foreigners Programme

Outline

Undergraduate, master and doctoral Scholarships

Research Fields

All

Organisation

State Scholarships Foundation

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Tuition fees & monthly allowance, other benefits

Duration

UG: 4+1 years (additional year for language). MA: 2+1 years. PhD: 3+1 years

Calls

May

Web page

[Link]

Hungary
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Hungary; advice & support on mobility to the country

Web page

[Link]

Hungary

EURAXESS Hungary

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Transmob_Hu (Cofunded by the EU FP7 Programme)

Covers 3 areas:
Outgoing mobility scheme for Hungarian researchers to go outside Hungary;
Incoming mobility scheme for non-Hungarian researchers to do research in Hungary;
Reintegration scheme for experienced researchers, who aim to form research units in
Hungary, who are nationals of an EU Member State or an Associated country and who lived
for at least 36 months in a Third country.

Research Fields

All fields

Organisation

National Office for Research and Technology (NKTH) and the Hungarian Scientific Research
Fund Office (OTKA)

Nationalities

All (depending on which scheme considered)

What is funded

Varies by scheme.

Duration

Maximum 2 years (3 years for re-integration fellowships)

Calls

Continuously

Web page

[Link]

Hungary

Outline

Iceland
Iceland

EURAXESS Iceland
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Iceland; advice & support on mobility to the country

Web page

[Link]

Israel
Israel

EURAXESS Israel

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Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Isreal; advice & support on mobility to the country

Web page

[Link]

European Institutes for Advanced Study (EURIAS) Fellowship Programme

Outline

International researcher mobility programme in one of the 14 participating Institutes.

Research Fields

Mainly in the humanities and social sciences (possibly in life and exact sciences, provided that
proposed research does not require laboratory facilities and interfaces with humanities and
social sciences).

Organisation

European Institutes for Advanced Study (EURIAS) and The Institute for Advanced Studies, at
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (IAS)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

10-month residencies

Duration

10 months

Calls

May

Web page

[Link] , [Link]

Ireland
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Ireland; advice & support on mobility to the country

Web page

[Link]

E.T.S. Walton Visitor Awards

Outline

To enable highly qualified academic and industrial researchers resident outside Ireland to
carry out research projects of their own choice in Ireland.

Research Fields

Various

Organisation

Science Foundation Ireland

Nationalities

Researchers resident outside Ireland

What is funded

Up to 200,000 per year, including a provision for salary, laboratory, and moving expenses.

Duration

3 to 12 months

Calls

May-August

Web page

[Link]

Ireland

EURAXESS Ireland

IRCHSS Postdoctoral Schemes in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Outline

For leading-edge research in the Humanities and Social Sciences, including Law and Business
Studies.

Research Fields

Humanities and Social Sciences

Organisation

Irish Research Council for Humanities and Social Sciences

Nationalities

All

What is funded

One Year: Preparation of doctoral dissertation.

Two Years: To develop a new research project which is a significant development from the
subject of the doctorate.

Duration

1 to 2 years

Calls

Early in the year

Web page

[Link] , [Link]

IRCSET EMBARK Initiative

Outline

Awards scholarships at postgraduate level through a competitive process.

Research Fields

Science, Engineering and Technology.

Organisation

Irish Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology (IRCSET)

Nationalities

Mostly to EU citizens, or those ordinarily within a EU member state; a proportion are also
offered to exceptional candidates not ordinarily resident in EU member states.

Duration

12-48 months

Calls

January

Web page

[Link]

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Ireland

SFI President of Ireland Young Researcher Award (PIYRA)

Outline

To recruit young researchers from around the world to carry out research in Ireland.

Research Fields

Science and Engineering

Organisation

Science Foundation Ireland

Nationalities

Any

What is funded

Up to 1m direct costs

Duration

5 years

Calls

Rolling Call, applications accepted from February

Web page

[Link]

SFI Starting Investigator Research Grant (SIRG)

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Outline

Provides an opportunity for excellent early-career stage investigators (3 to 8 years experience

beyond the PhD, MD) to carry out independent research.

Research Fields

Science and engineering that underpin biotechnology, ICT, and sustainable energy and
energy-efficient technologies.

Organisation

Science Foundation Ireland

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Awards are of 400,000 direct costs

Duration

4 years

Calls

May, deadline in August

Web page

[Link]
[Link]
2011%20Call%20Doc%20(Version%202.10).pdf

Italy
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Italy; advice & support on mobility to the country

Web page

[Link]

EUI Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowships

Outline

Provide the opportunity to pursue research at the European University Institute.

Research Fields

Social Sciences

Organisation

European University Institute

Nationalities

All nationalities

What is funded

Monthly stipend

Duration

Up to 10 months

Calls

Biannually

Web page

[Link]

Italy

EURAXESS Italy

Executive Programme of Science and Technology Collaboration

Outline

Grants for bilateral projects between Italian and Japanese scientists.

Research Fields

Science and technology

Organisation

Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Deadlines

Annual calls: November/December

Web page

[Link]

Jean Monnet Fellowships

Outline

Fellowships to post-docs at an early stage of their academic career for research in select social science areas.

Research Fields

Social Sciences

Organisation

European University Institute

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Monthly stipend

Duration

One or two years

Calls

October

Web page

[Link]

Max Weber Programme

Outline

For junior post-docs who have received a doctorate in economics, law, history, social and
political sciences, or a related field, within the last 5 years.

Research Fields

Social Sciences

Organisation

European University Institute

Nationalities

Open to all nationalities.

What is funded

Monthly stipend

Duration

1 or 2 years

Calls

October

Web page

[Link]

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Lithuania
Lithuania

EURAXESS Lithuania
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Lithuania; advice & support on mobility to the country.

Web page

[Link]

Short-term Researcher Visits Funding Competition

Outline

For foreign or Lithuanian researchers, researching abroad for no less than the past two years,
can apply for the grant to come for short-term visit to Lithuanian higher education and
research institution or enterprise.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Research Council of Lithuania

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Researcher services (up to 144 per day), travel expenses, travel insurance

Duration

Up to 4 days

Calls

August & October

Web page

[Link]

Support to Research Activities of Scientists and other Researchers (Global Grant)

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Outline

Research projects carried out by world-class Lithuanian and foreign scientists and other
researchers.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Research Council of Lithuania

Nationalities

Partnerships composed of an independent researcher and/or group of researchers together

with research and higher education institutions established in Lithuania.

Duration

24 to 48 months.

Calls

Annual

Web page

[Link]; [Link]

Luxembourg
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Luxembourg; advice & support on mobility to the country

Web page

[Link]

Accompanying Measure AM2c Mobility of Researcher

Outline

The measure Mobility of Researcher AM2c allows foreign researchers to come to

Luxembourg and researchers from Luxembourg to go abroad for a period of support from 1
month up to 1 year.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Up to 3,000 per month

Duration

1 Month to 1 Year

Calls

Ongoing

Web page

[Link]

Luxembourg

EURAXESS Luxembourg

AFR Grant Scheme

Outline

The Aides la Formation-Recherche (AFR) scheme provides grants for PhD and postdoctoral
research training.
The AFR scheme has two different funding lines:
1) PhD and postdoc candidates in Luxembourg
2) PhD and postdoc candidates abroad with established collaboration links with a
Luxembourg based partner.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Salary and other benefits

Duration

For AFR PhD grants: 3 years (initial grant), possible prolongation: 1 year
For AFR Postdoc grants: 2 years max.

Deadlines

Spring & Autumn

Web page

[Link]

Attract Programme
Outline

The ATTRACT programme aims to attract young researchers with a high level of ability in
science or technology and proven experience in professional research.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

1,500,000. Personnel, consumables, travel, third party services, overheads, other.

Duration

5 years

Calls

February

Web page

[Link]

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Luxembourg

Inter Programme
Outline

Aims to facilitate participation in international initiatives for cooperative funding of projects

with partners from several countries.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR) and foreign partner funding agencies

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Collaborative research projects between Luxembourg and foreign researchers

Duration

<4 years

Calls

Ongoing

Web page

[Link]

PEARL Programme
Outline

Aims to attract established principal investigators with excellent track records to Luxembourg

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Up to 5,000,000. Personnel, consumables, travel, third party services, overhead, other

Duration

5 years

Calls

Open

Web page

[Link]

Malta
Malta

EURAXESS Malta
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Malta; advice & support on mobility to the country.

Web page

[Link]

Montenegro
Montenegro

EURAXESS Montenegro

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Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Montenegro; advice & support on mobility to the country.

Web page

[Link]

Netherlands
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in the Netherlands; advice & support on mobility to the country.

Web page

[Link]

Nuffic Grantfinder
Outline

Online search engine for those who want to study in the Netherlands and are looking for
financial aid.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education (Nuffic)

Web page

[Link]

Netherlands

EURAXESS Netherlands

Innovational Research Incentives Scheme

Outline

Directed at providing encouragement for individual researchers. Gives talented, creative

researchers the opportunity to conduct their own research programme independently.

Research Fields

Any

Organisation

Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO)

Nationalities

Researchers from abroad may apply

What is funded

Veni: for researchers who have recently taken their PhD, to allow them to continue to
develop their ideas. Funding up to a maximum of 250,000.
Vidi: for researchers who want to develop their own innovative line of research and appoint
one or more researchers. Funding up to a maximum of 800,000.
Vici: for senior researchers to build their own research group. Funding up to a maximum of
1,500,000.

Duration

Veni grants: 3 years.

Vidi grants: 5 years.
Vici grants: 5 years.

Calls

Veni: January
Vidi: February
Vici: pre-proposals March
Vici applications: August

Web page

[Link]

Innovation Subsidy for Collaborative Projects

Outline

To support the setting up of international collaboration projects to share R&D costs and
provide both partners access to each others information, networks and markets. SenterNovem
supports match making trips to foreign countries, hoping to spark collaborations between
Dutch companies and counterparts abroad.

Research Fields

Technological innovation

Organisation

SenterNovem

What is funded

Collaborations between Dutch companies and counterparts in Japan.

Web page

[Link]
innovation_subsidy_for_collaborative_projects.asp

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Netherlands

Lorentz Center
Outline

The Lorentz Center is an international centre that was set up to organise interactive
workshops within the natural sciences. One special aspect is possibility to organise workshops
between natural scientists and those in the humanities and social sciences.

Research Fields

Natural sciences

Organisation

NWO Divisions for Earth and Life Sciences (ALW), Chemical Sciences (CW), Physical Sciences
(EW), Humanities (GW), Social Sciences (MaGW), Netherlands Genomics Initiative (NGI),
FOM Foundation, Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Leiden University.

Nationalities

Researchers from abroad may apply.

What is funded

Organisation of international workshops and (a part of) their financial support and Lorentz Fellowships.

Duration

Workshop: 4-5 days; NIAS-fellowship: 5-10 months

Calls

September

Web page

[Link]

NWO Visitors Travel Grant

Outline

Researchers in the Netherlands can apply for a visitors grant for the benefit of highly qualified
foreign senior researchers holding a PhD for a stay in the Netherlands.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO)

Nationalities

Researchers from abroad may apply

What is funded

A contribution towards accommodation costs, and international travel costs

Duration

Up to 12 months

Calls

Applications can be submitted whole year round; processing time is no longer than 5 months.

Web page

[Link]

Rubicon (Cofunded by the EU FP7 Programme)

Outline

Postgraduates who are currently engaged in doctoral research (thesis already approved) or who
have been awarded a doctorate in the twelve months preceding the relevant deadline. Chance
to gain experience at a top research institution outside the Netherlands. Also offers researchers
from abroad the opportunity to spend one year conducting research in the Netherlands.

Research Fields

Any

Organisation

Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO)

Nationalities

Researchers from abroad may apply

What is funded

A period of up to two years at an institution outside the Netherlands or at a Dutch institution.

Duration

Two years at an institution outside the Netherlands; one year at a Dutch institution

Calls

March, September and December.

Web page

[Link]

Visiting Professors Programme (VPP)

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Outline

The Visiting Professors Programme enables foreign researchers to spend time working in the Netherlands.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW)

Nationalities

Non-Dutch

Calls

April to September

Web page

[Link]

Norway
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Norway; advice & support on mobility to the country

Web page

[Link]

Personal Visiting Researcher Grant

Outline

The grant aims to help strengthen Norwegian research groups by offering visiting foreign
researchers (postdoctorate level or higher) the opportunity to perform research in Norway.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Research Council of Norway

Nationalities

All nationalities. Formal applicant must be a Norwegian research institution.

What is funded

General framework grant to cover documented costs of settling in and other associated extra
costs incurred in connection with a research visit abroad.

Duration

1-12 months

Calls

Every 2 months

Web page

[Link]

Norway

EURAXESS Norway

Young Guest and Doctoral Researchers Annual Scholarships for Investigation and Learning (YGGDRASIL)
Outline

Promotes the internationalisation of Norwegian research by offering grants to international

Ph.D. candidates and younger researchers for research stays in Norway.

Research Fields

Any discipline

Organisation

Research Council of Norway

Nationalities

Exchange with 25 countries (most European except Nordic countries)

What is funded

Monthly salary, and other benefits

Duration

1 to 10 Months

Calls

April

Web page

[Link]

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Poland
Poland

EURAXESS Poland
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Poland; advice & support on mobility to the country

Web page

[Link]

HOMING PLUS Programme

Outline

To encourage young Polish scholars abroad to return to Poland. Open to young PhDs who are
citizens of other countries but interested in doing a postdoctoral fellowship in Poland.

Research Fields

Various

Organisation

Foundation for Polish Science

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Research grant and research stipend

Duration

1 to 2 years

Deadline

March

Web page

[Link]
homing_plus_programme

Ideas for Poland Programme

Outline

Offer for winners of the ERC Starting Grants competition who intend to pursue scientific
research in Poland.

Research Fields

Various branches of science

Organisation

Foundation for Polish Science

Nationalities

Polish / foreign

What is funded

The subsidies consist of a scientific scholarship for the winner - up to 10 thousand PLN per month

Duration

Up to 6 years

Calls

Continuous

Web page

[Link]

International PhD Projects (MPD) Programme

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Outline

For research consortia made up of at least one Polish institution and one foreign institution,
conducting joint doctoral projects.

Research Fields

Especially Bio, Info, Techno

Organisation

Foundation for Polish Science

Nationalities

Polish and foreign

What is funded

Stipend and research grant

Duration

6 and 24 months.

Deadline

March

Web page

[Link]

Outline

Addressed to young (up to 35 years old) scholars for visits to leading research centers
worldwide (with a possibility to acquire a support grant after return to Poland).

Research Fields

Various branches of science

Organisation

Foundation for Polish Science

Nationalities

Polish

What is funded

Stipend and other costs

Duration

6 to 12 months

Deadlines

March & October

Web page

[Link]

Poland

Kolumb Programme (Postdoc outgoing fellowships)

Kwerenda Programme
Outline

Grants for Polish scholars to perform archive search abroad aimed at the realisation of
original and groundbreaking projects in the field of humanities or social sciences.

Research Fields

Humanities or social sciences

Organisation

Foundation for Polish Science

Nationalities

Polish

What is funded

Monthly stipend

Duration

<2 months

Calls

February

Web page

[Link]

Team programme
Outline

To increase engagement of young scientists in research performed by the best teams and in the
best laboratories in Poland.

Research Fields

Bio, Info, Techno.

Organisation

Foundation for Polish Science

Nationalities

Polish

What is funded

Personal stipend and research grant

Duration

2 to 4 years

Deadlines

March and September

Web page

[Link]

Welcome Programme
Outline

Supports projects carried out by outstanding scientists from abroad establishing research
teams at Polish scientific institutions.

Research Fields

Bio, Info, Tech

Organisation

Foundation for Polish Science

Nationalities

Polish / foreign

Budget

Personal stipend and research grant

Duration

3 to 5 years

Deadline

Autumn

Web page

[Link]

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Portugal
Portugal

EURAXESS Portugal
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Portugal; advice & support on mobility to the country.

Web page

[Link]

Individual Doctoral Grants

Outline

For holders of a university degree who are accepted as doctoral students in a Portuguese or
foreign university.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Fundao para a Cincia e a Tecnologia (FCT)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Monthly stipend

Duration

One year, renewable for up to 4 years.

Calls

May to June

Web page

[Link]

Individual Postdoctoral Grants

Outline

For individuals who have already completed a doctoral degree, preferably within the last five
years, for the purpose of carrying out advanced research in Portuguese or foreign scientific
institutes of recognized merit.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Fundao para a Cincia e a Tecnologia (FCT)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Monthly stipend

Duration

1 year (renewable up to 6 times)

Calls

May to June

Web page

[Link]

Invited Scientist Grants

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Outline

Designed for university professors or researchers with scientific curricula of notable merit for
the purpose of carrying out activities in Portuguese science and technology institutions.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Fundao para a Cincia e a Tecnologia (FCT)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Monthly allowance of 2650 (2011 amount).

Duration

Can vary from 3 months to 3 years

Calls

Annually

Web page

[Link]

Outline

Designed for holders of doctoral degrees on sabbatical leave for the purpose of carrying out
research at foreign universities.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Fundao para a Cincia e a Tecnologia (FCT)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Monthly stipend

Duration

3 months 1 year

Calls

Continuous

Web page

[Link]

Portugal

Sabbatical Leave Grants

WELCOME II (Cofunded by the EU FP7 Programme)

Outline

Targets the recruitment of European researchers to join Portuguese research institutions after
work outside of Europe.
Fellow A - Researchers holding a PhD
Fellow B - Researchers with 5 or more years of research experience after obtaining their PhD degree

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Fundao para a Cincia e a Tecnologia (FCT)

Nationalities

EU Member State or of an Associated Country to FP7

What is funded

Monthly stipend

Duration

3 years

Calls

March

Web page

[Link]

Romania
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Romania; advice & support on mobility to the country.

Web page

[Link]

National Plan for Research, Development and Innovation 2007-2013 (PN II)
Outline

Programme IDEAS
Programme HUMAN RESOURCES

Research Fields

All

Organisation

UEFISCDI (Executive Unity for the Finance of the Higher Education, Research, Development
and Innovation)

Nationalities

All

Calls

Annual

Web page

[Link]
under the item Finantare CDI and
[Link]

Romania

EURAXESS Romania

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Structural Funds
Outline

Operational Programme Increase of Economic Competitiveness.

PRIORITY AXIS 2 Competitiveness through research, development and innovation

Research Fields

All

Organisation

National Authority for Scientific Research (ANCS)

Nationalities

All

Calls

Annual

Web page

[Link]
under the item Structural Funds

Serbia
Serbia

EURAXESS Serbia
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Serbia; advice & support on mobility to the country

Web page

[Link]

Slovakia
Slovakia

EURAXESS Slovakia

54

Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Slovakia; advice & support on mobility to the country.

Web page

[Link]

National Scholarship Programme

Outline

Intended to support mobility of foreign students, PhD candidates, university teachers and
researchers to stay at Slovak institutions.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Slovak Academy of Sciences

Nationalities

Various

What is funded

Monthly stipend

Duration

1-12 months

Calls

October

Web page

[Link]

Slovenia
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Slovenia; advice & support on mobility to the country

Web page

[Link]

Young Researchers Programme

Outline

Finances postgraduate study and research training for young researchers in Slovenia.

Research Fields

Basic research or applied research projects

Organisation

Slovenian Research Agency

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Monthly stipend, and other costs

Duration

Up to 4 years for a science PhD programme (old doctorate programme).

Up to 3 years 6 months for a science PhD programme (new Bologna programme).

Calls

April - June.

Web page

[Link]

Slovenia

EURAXESS Slovenia

Spain
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Spain; advice & support on mobility to the country

Web page

[Link]

Amarout Europe Programme (Cofunded by the EU FP7 Programme)

Outline

AMAROUT Europe aims at attracting to the region of Madrid (Spain) top research talent.
Experienced and very experienced researchers from any country (worldwide) can apply.

Research Fields

Software, Energy, Food, Materials, Nanoscience, Networks, Water, and Social Science

Organisation

IMDEA (Instituto Madrileo de Estudios Avanzados - Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Monthly salary, with benefits

Duration

1 year (renewable up to twice)

Calls

Continuous

Web page

[Link]

Spain

EURAXESS Spain

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ARGO GLOBAL Programme

Outline

Mobility of graduates from Spanish universities through practical training in companies in

Europe, the USA, Canada and Asia.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Spanish Ministry of Education

Nationalities

All. Each applicant must hold a Spanish university degree.

What is funded

Monthly salary, with benefits

Duration

Scholarships of up to 10 months in Asia.

Calls

September

Web page

[Link] ,
[Link]

FARO GLOBAL Programme

Outline

Practical training in companies in Europe, the USA, Canada and Asia (India, China, Japan,
Singapore, South Korea, among others)

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Ministry of Education

Nationalities

All. Applicants must be enrolled at a Spanish university.

What is funded

Monthly salary, with benefits

Duration

Average duration of 7 months

Calls

Every three years

Web page

[Link] ,
[Link]

Grants for studies in Spain and Abroad for Foreign and Spanish Nationals

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Outline

Foreign nationals and Spanish nationals who are students in the last year of their degree,
graduate or post- graduate students.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs / the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation and
Development (MAEC-AECID)

Nationalities

All Some Schemes are specific for Spanish Nationals or EU Nationals residing in Spain /
some for Specific Countries / others opened to any nationality.

What is funded

Depending on the duration and type of grant, between 900 and 3,200 per month plus travel
expenses if necessary, and health insurance.

Duration

Short term (from 1 to 9 months) and long term (from 1 to 2 years).

Calls

Annual

Web page

[Link]
[Link]

Outline

For collaboration between Japan and Spain in the field of Nanoscience and Novel/Emerging Materials.

Research Fields

Nanotechnologies and new materials for environmental challenges.

Organisation

Japan Science and Technology Agency; Ministry of Science and Innovation (MICINN).

Nationalities

Japanese based researchers and Spain based researchers

Duration

3 years

Budget

Up to 20m for three years

Calls

Annually

Web page

[Link]

Spain

Japanese-Spanish Cooperative Programme on Nanotechnologies and new materials for environmental challenges

Jose Castillejo Mobility Programme for Stays Abroad for Young PhD Students
Outline

Promotes the mobility of young PhD candidates who are faculty or researchers from
universities, public research institutions or innovation and technology centres, and facilitate
their incorporation to foreign centres.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Ministry of Education

Nationalities

All. Each applicant must have a contract with a Spanish institution.

What is funded

Depending on the destination, between 2,150 and 3,100 per month, and 3,450 for travel
and moving expenses and health insurance

Duration

From 4 to 10 months

Calls

Annual

Web page

[Link]

Junta para la Ampliacin de Estudios Programme (JAE Programme)

Outline

For training researchers and technicians. There are 5 different modalities for JAE
programmes, including Predoctoral and the Doc programme.

Research Fields

Various

Organisation

Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Monthly stipend, and other benefits

Duration

4 Years (2x2) for Predoctoral programme; 3 years for Doc programme.

Calls

Annual

Web page

[Link]

Mobility for Visiting Professors and Doctoral Students

Outline

Teachers and researchers at Spanish and foreign universities and students at Spanish public
and private non-profit universities

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Ministry of Education

Nationalities

All nationalities. Students who apply must be enrolled in Spanish universities.

What is funded

Monthly stipend and travel expenses

Duration

1 to 24 weeks

Calls

January - February

Web page

[Link]

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Mobility Subprogramme for Postdoctoral Stays at Foreign Centres

Outline

Skill improvement of new Doctor degree professors and researchers in Spain facilitating their
incorporation to reputed Centres of Excellence in a scientific area.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Ministry of Education

Nationalities

Spanish nationals and EU nationals resident in Spain

What is funded

Monthly stipend and travel expenses

Duration

12-24 months

Calls

Annual

Web page

[Link]

Sabbatical Stays at Spanish Institutions for Foreign Teachers and Researchers

Outline

Temporary incorporation of senior professors and researchers with experience in Spanish

research groups and centres. Collaboration of guest professors at Spanish host institutions.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Spanish Ministry of Education

Nationalities

Foreign academics and researchers; in exceptional cases, Spanish nationals.

What is funded

Monthly salary and other expenses.

Duration

3-12 months

Calls

Annual

Web page

[Link]

Stays at Spanish Institutions for Young PhDs from Abroad

Outline

For young PhDs residing abroad, promotes their mobility and incorporation to Spanish
Centres and research groups.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Ministry of Education

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Monthly salary and other expenses

Duration

9 - 18 months

Calls

Annual

Web page

[Link]

Stays in Foreign Institutions for Professors and Senior Researchers, including the Salvador de Madariaga Programme

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Outline

University professors and researchers from Spanish centres.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Ministry of Education

Nationalities

Spanish nationals and foreign nationals with a contract from a Spanish university or research centre

What is funded

Monthly salary and other benefits.

Duration

3-12 months

Calls

Annual

Web page

[Link]

Sweden
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Sweden; advice & support on mobility to the country

Web page

[Link]

FAS fellowships
Outline

To give researchers at all career stages the possibility to continue their research career after
obtaining their PhDs. Applicant must be connected to a Swedish research institution.

Research Fields

Work and Health; Work Organisation; Labour Market; Public Health; Welfare

Organisation

Swedish Council for Working Life and Social Research-FAS

Nationalities

Swedish or non-Swedish

What is funded

Living costs, travel, research cost contribution

Duration

12 months

Calls

September & February

Web page

[Link]

Sweden

EURAXESS Sweden

FAS Visiting Researchers

Outline

Funding shorter stays for research, consultations, lectures and seminars (also at other
institutions than the host institution). Exclusively for researchers active at non-Swedish
research institutions. Applications should be submitted by the Swedish host institution.

Research Fields

Work and health; work organisation; labour market; public health; welfare; social services and
social relations

Organisation

Swedish Council for Working Life and Social Research-FAS

Nationalities

Swedish or non-Swedish

What is funded

Research, consultations, lectures and seminars

Duration

Less than 6 months

Calls

September & February

Web page

[Link]

Grants for postdoctoral positions in Sweden

Outline

To enable researchers with Swedish or non-Swedish doctorates (PhDs or equivalent) to work at

Swedish higher education institutions or research establishments.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Swedish Research Council

Nationalities

Swedish or non-Swedish

What is funded

Salary costs.

Duration

6-24 months

Calls

February & August

Web page

[Link]

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Sweden

Individual Grants for Future Research Leaders

Outline

To support and promote young scientists with the potential to become future leaders of
academic and/or industrial research in Sweden.

Research Fields

Biotechnology, drug discovery and development, bioengineering; Systems, information and

communication technologies; Materials development; Manufacturing technologies

Organisation

Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research

Nationalities

Young scientists from Sweden; other countries

What is funded

SEK 10 million each (incl. overheads).

Duration

5 years

Calls

To be announced

Web page

[Link]

Japanese-Swedish Cooperative Program on Multidisciplinary BIO

Outline

For collaboration between Sweden and Japan in Multidisciplinary BIO.

Research Fields

Multidisciplinary BIO

Organisation

Japan Science and Technology Agency; Swedish Agency for Innovation Systems (VINNOVA)

Nationalities

Japanese based researchers and Sweden based researchers

Duration

2 years

Budget

Up to 20m for three years

Calls

Annually

Web page

[Link]

Kerstin Hesselgren Chair & Olof Palme Chair

Outline

To enable outstanding women scholars from abroad to take up a visiting professorship at a

Swedish university.

Research Fields

Humanities and Social Sciences

Organisation

Swedish Research Council

Nationalities

Foreign

What is funded

Salary, and other benefits

Duration

One academic year

Calls

December

Web page

[Link]

Mobility Starting Grants

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Outline

To encourage young researchers in Sweden to visit other research environments different

from the one where they got their doctoral degree. Must have been awarded their doctoral
degree within the previous three years.

Research Fields

Environment, Agricultural Sciences, Building Sciences and Spatial Planning

Organisation

Swedish Research Council Formas

Nationalities

Applicants must be employed by a Swedish university or college

What is funded

Salary and travel expenses

Duration

Up to three years

Calls

Annual call

Web page

[Link]

Outline

The receiver of a postdoctoral grant is allowed to develop their research freely within the
research plan. The grant should be administered by a Swedish university or equivalent.

Research Fields

Work and health; work organisation; labour market; public health; welfare; social services and
social relations.

Organisation

Swedish Council for Working Life and Social Research-FAS

Nationalities

Swedish or non-Swedish

What is funded

Salary costs

Duration

24 months

Calls

February

Web page

[Link]

Sweden

Postdoctoral Grants

Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Research Fellow Positions

Outline

To create the best possible conditions for exceptionally gifted researchers to carry out their
research in Sweden.

Research Fields

Varies from year to year.

Organisation

Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences

Nationalities

All

Duration

5 years

Calls

February

Web page

[Link]

Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Scholarships

Outline

Support PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers to do research in Sweden.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Monthly salary

Duration

Up to one year.

Calls

Depends on the research field.

Web page

[Link]

STINT Institutional Grants

Outline

To strengthen Swedish research and higher education through international cooperation by

widening the scope of exchange.

Research Fields

The programme is open for applications within all scientific areas.

Organisation

Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT)

Nationalities

May include more than one Swedish and more than one foreign institution.

What is funded

The annual budget can be a maximum of SEK 400,000 (over four-year project budget can be
SEK 1.6 million).

Duration

Four years.

Calls

December

Web page

[Link]

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STINT Institutional Grants for Younger Researchers

Outline

Aimed at young researchers who (<7 years after PhD) wish to build up international
cooperation and develop lasting international networks.

Research Fields

Any

Organisation

Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT)

Nationalities

Main applicant must be a researcher at a Swedish university.

What is funded

Grants can range up to SEK 400,000 per year

Duration

<3 years.

Calls

October

Web page

[Link]

STINT Network Grants in the Humanities & Social Sciences

Outline

Grants to encourage Swedish researchers to develop international contacts.

Research Fields

Humanities and social sciences

Organisation

Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT).

Nationalities

Swedish partner and a foreign partner

What is funded

Meetings with colleagues for developing joint research projects with an international profile,
summer schools or courses.

Duration

2 years

Calls

At any time.

Web page

[Link]

STINT: Short Term Stipends

Outline

Provision of financial support for opening up and developing contacts with foreign partners.
Also provides opportunities to invite foreign faculty. Doctoral candidates not eligible.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT)

Nationalities

Applications submitted by faculty at Swedish universities.

Duration

<3 months

Deadline

At any time

Web page

[Link]

Travel Grant

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Outline

To enable an invited conference lecturer to obtain travel and lodging. Can also be applied for
stay abroad or for inviting a guest scientist to a Swedish institution.

Research Fields

Science and engineering

Organisation

Swedish Research Council

Nationalities

Swedish / foreign

What is funded

Travel grants

Calls

Continuous (except between 15 May and 15 August)

Web page

[Link]

Switzerland
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Switzerland; advice & support on mobility to the country

Web page

[Link]

Ambizione, Ambizione-PROSPER, Ambizione-SCORE (SNSF)

Outline

The programme is geared for young researchers who would like to conduct, manage and
lead an independently planned project at a Swiss university. Applies to both Swiss nationals
abroad, and foreign researchers.

Research Fields

All fields

Organisation

Swiss National Science Foundation

Nationalities

Confirmation must be received from the host institute.

What is funded

Salary (research associate level) and project funds.

Duration

<3 years

Calls

February

Web page

[Link]

Switzerland

EURAXESS Switzerland

Exchange Programmes
Outline

For scientists to conduct research abroad, or a Swiss institution to host a researcher from abroad.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Swiss National Science Foundation

Nationalities

Swiss nationality for hosting

Duration

12 months or 3 months (short stays)

Deadline

At least 4 months before the anticipated start of the grant.

Web page

[Link]

Fellowships for Advanced Researchers (SNSF)

Outline

To enable young scientists to benefit from a stay abroad.

Research Fields

All fields (except experimental and clinical medicine)

Organisation

Swiss National Science Foundation

Nationalities

Swiss nationality, residence or settlement permit, cross-border commuter permit.

What is funded

Monthly stipend, and other benefits

Duration

12-36 months

Calls

February / August

Web page

[Link]

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Fellowships for Prospective Researchers (SNSF)

Outline

Fellowships for prospective researchers to stay at a research institution abroad.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Swiss National Science Foundation

Nationalities

Swiss nationality, residence or settlement permit, or cross-border commuter permit.

What is funded

Monthly stipend, and other benefits

Duration

6-24 months (doctoral fellowships); 12-36 months (postdoctoral fellowships)

Calls

Various

Web page

[Link]

Graduate Engineer Training (GET) Scheme at CERN

Outline

Addressed to recent Bachelor graduates with <4 years professional experience or with an
[Link]. qualification or above with <10 years of professional experience. Successful applicants
are assigned to a project supervisor. Candidates should apply through the standard Fellowship
programme.

Research Fields

Engineering

Organisation

CERN

Nationalities

National of CERN Member State

What is funded

Stipends

Duration

1 year, extension for another year.

Calls

March and September

Web page

[Link]

International Exploratory Workshops (SNSF)

Outline

Allow researchers working in Switzerland to organise workshops with partners from abroad.

Research Fields

All fields

Organisation

Swiss National Science Foundation

Nationalities

Organiser: Switzerland based, participants: all countries

What is funded

Travel and living expenses for up to ten researchers from abroad

Duration

2 to 5 days

Calls

3 times per year

Web page

[Link]

International Short Visits (SNSF)

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Outline

Allows researchers working in Switzerland to go abroad or researchers from elsewhere to visit

Switzerland.

Research Fields

All fields

Organisation

Swiss National Science Foundation

Nationalities

Swiss / Any

What is funded

Living & travel expenses

Duration

1 week to 3 months

Calls

Any time (at least two months before grant is due to start).

Web page

[Link]

Outline

To strengthen collaboration between Japan and Switzerland within the field Medical
Research.

Research Fields

Medical Research

Organisation

Japan Science and Technology Agency; Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich

Nationalities

Japanese based researchers and Switzerland based researchers

Duration

3 years

Budget

Up to 15m for three years

Calls

Annually

Web page

[Link]

Switzerland

Japanese-Swiss Cooperative Program on Medical Research

Non-Member State Postdoc Fellowship Programme (CERN)

Outline

For young university graduates in theoretical physics from a Non-Member State looking for a
postdoc opportunity.

Research Fields

Theoretical physics

Organisation

CERN

Nationalities

Nationals of non-CERN member countries

What is funded

Salary

Duration

1 year, extension for another year.

Calls

December

Web page

[Link]

The CERN Fellowship Programme

Outline

Addressed to people with a Ph.D. or <4 years experience after the degree. The Junior
Fellowship Programme, for holders of at least a Technical Engineer degree (or equivalent) and
at most a [Link]. degree (or equivalent) with not more than 4 years experience.

Research Fields

Experimental particle physics

Organisation

CERN

Nationalities

National of CERN Member State

What is funded

Stipend

Duration

1 year, extension for another year.

Calls

March and September

Web page

[Link]

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Turkey

EURAXESS Turkey
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in Turkey; advice & support on mobility to the country

Web page

[Link]

Global Researcher Programme (CODE 1010)

Outline

To support collaboration between Turkish researchers and foreign colleagues. Global

researchers should be abroad. During the project period, the global researcher should stay
more than one month (uninterrupted) in each visit to Turkey.

Research Fields

All areas

Organisation

TUBITAK

Nationalities

Non-Turkish

What is funded

Travel expenses

Duration

<36 months

Calls

March & September

Web page

[Link]

International Industry R&D Network Support (including EUREKA) (CODE 1509)

Outline

Aims to support EUREKA projects of Turkish companies with a favorable way.

Research Fields

Organisation

TUBITAK

Nationalities

Only Turkish companies with foreign partners from EUREKA member countries can apply
for this programme

What is funded

All eligible costs of Turkish participants of EUREKA partners are provided to companies as a
grant throughout project duration.

Duration

Various

Calls

Continuous

Web page

[Link]

International MSc Fellowship Programme (CODE 2230)

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Outline

Graduate students who want to pursue MSc studies at universities abroad are supported in
fields determined by TUBITAK.

Research Fields

Science, Technology and Technology Management (Space Researches), Aeronautics, Science

Communication

Organisation

TUBITAK

Nationalities

Turkish

What is funded

Monthly stipend

Duration

<2 years

Calls

Continuous

Web page

[Link]

Outline

Graduate students pursuing PhD studies at research centres or universities abroad are
supported in the fields determined by TUBITAKs Scientific Council.

Research Fields

Various

Organisation

TUBITAK

Nationalities

Turkish

What is funded

Monthly stipend

Duration

<5 years

Calls

Annual

Web page

[Link]

Turkey

International PhD Fellowship Programme (CODE 2213)

International Post-Doc Fellowship Programme (CODE 2219)

Outline

For researchers with a PhD degree and want to pursue post-doc studies abroad.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

TUBITAK

Nationalities

Turkish

What is funded

Monthly stipend

Duration

<12 months

Calls

March and September

Web page

[Link]

International Research Fellowship Programme (CODE 2214)

Outline

PhD candidates are supported to perform research abroad that cannot be performed in Turkey.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

TUBITAK

Nationalities

Turkish

What is funded

Monthly stipend

Duration

<12 months

Calls

September

Web page

[Link]

PhD Fellowships For Foreign Citizens (CODE 2215)

Outline

Travel and research grants to students intending to complete their PhD studies in Turkey.

Research Fields

All (except clinical medicine)

Organisation

TUBITAK

Nationalities

Non-Turkish

What is funded

Travel and research grants. Maximum living allowance for this fellowship is 1,800 TL

Duration

<5 years

Calls

September

Web page

[Link]

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Turkey

Postdoctoral Reintegration Fellowship Programme (CODE 2232)

Outline

Travel and research grants awarded to PhD graduates to return back to Turkey after
graduation and to perform research in Turkey.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

TUBITAK

Nationalities

Turkish

What is funded

Monthly stipend; travel and research grants

Duration

<24 months.

Calls

Monthly

Web page

[Link]

Research Fellowships For Foreign Citizens (CODE 2216)

Outline

Travel and research grants awarded to PhD candidates and post-doctoral researchers to
perform research in Turkey.

Research Fields

All (except clinical medicine)

Organisation

TUBITAK

Nationalities

Non-Turkish

What is funded

Monthly stipend; travel and research grants.

Duration

<12 months.

Calls

October

Web page

[Link]

Support for Attending to International Scientific Activities in Abroad Programme (CODE 2224)
Outline

Travel, accommodation, registration fees for graduate students and researchers who want to
attend to international conferences, colloquiums, summer/winter schools. Graduate student/
researcher should have been invited to make a presentation for at least 10 minutes.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

TUBITAK

Nationalities

Turkish

What is funded

Conference fees; travel; research grant

Calls

Monthly

Web page

[Link]

Visiting Scientists Fellowship Programme (Code 2221)

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Outline

Scientists working at universities or research centres abroad are supported to visit Turkey for
seminars, conferences, lectures, research and technological innovation.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

TUBITAK

Nationalities

Non-Turkish

What is funded

Travel, registration and accommodation costs. Long time stays supported through monthly stipend.

Duration

<12 months. (3 month extension possible)

Calls

Monthly

Web page

[Link]

United Kingdom
Outline

Research positions & fellowships in the UK; advice & support on mobility to the country

Web page

[Link]

AHRC Fellowship Scheme

Outline

Research funding grant to support early stage researchers.

Research Fields

Arts and humanities

Organisation

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Funding of up to 120,000 to include research costs and communication and dissemination

activities

Duration

3-9 months

Calls

At any time.

Web page

[Link]

United Kingdom

EURAXESS United Kingdom

AHRC Research Networking

Outline

Support forums for the discussion and exchange of ideas on a specified thematic area, issue or
problem. Proposals should explore new areas, be multi-institutional and can include creative
or innovative approaches or entrepreneurship.

Research Fields

Arts and Humanities

Organisation

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Proposals for full economic costs up to 30,000.

Duration

<2 years

Calls

Continuous

Web page

[Link]

BBSRC David Phillips Scholarship

Outline

Aimed at scientists who wish to establish themselves as independent researchers.

Research Fields

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences

Organisation

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

Nationalities

All nationalities

What is funded

Awards include personal salary and a significant research support grant.

Duration

5 years

Calls

Annually

Web page

[Link]

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BBSRC International Workshops

Outline

Aims to stimulate joint working on topics important to BBSRCs strategy, as well as match
numbers of scientists from the UK with other countries to identify common interests &
explore potential for international collaboration.

Research Fields

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences

Organisation

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

Nationalities

All nationalities, although the US, Canada, Brazil, EU member states, Japan, China, India
Australia and New Zealand are particularly encouraged.

What is funded

Annually around 8 awards, of approximately 10k each. The workshop can be held overseas or
in the UK.

Calls

Annually

Web page

[Link]

BBSRC: Japanese-UK Cooperative Program on Systems Biology

Outline

Aims to strengthen collaboration between Japanese and the UK researchers within the field of
Systems Biology.

Research Fields

Systems Biology

Organisation

Japan Science and Technology Agency; Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

Nationalities

Japanese based researchers and UK based researchers

Duration

3 years

Budget

Up to 15m for three years

Calls

Annually

Web page

[Link]

BBSRC: International Scientific Interchange Scheme (ISIS)

Outline

Helps scientists add an international dimension to their BBSRC funded research establishing
new contacts with international counterparts.

Research Fields

Biology and biotechnologies

Organisation

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

Nationalities

BBSRC-supported researchers are eligible

What is funded

Short Term Travel Award / Long Term Travel Award: (<12 months);
Access Award (<1 month in another country to undertake a specific piece of work, access
facilities not available in UK).
Funding limited to travel and subsistence costs (does not exceed 5,000)

Calls

At least 6 weeks before travel

Web page

[Link]

BBSRC: Japan Partnering Awards

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Outline

To enable UK and Japanese scientists to forge long term partnerships.

Research Fields

Systems biology

Organisation

The BBSRC will support UK scientists; the JST will support Japan based partners.

What is funded

Travel, subsistence and other activities, such as workshops or exchanges.

Calls

Autumn

Web page

[Link]

Outline

Aims to encourage mobility among postdoctoral researchers for the exchange of information,
ideas and knowledge, and for relationship building.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

British Council

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Travel. Maximum award is 5,000.

Duration

One or more visits throughout the programme year.

Calls

July

Web page

[Link]

United Kingdom

British Council: Researcher Exchange Programme

British Academy: Overseas Conference Grants

Outline

Travel expenses of a scholar delivering a paper at a conference abroad.

Research Fields

Arts and Humanities

Organisation

British Academy

Nationalities

Applicants employed at a UK research institution

What is funded

Travel expenses

Approximate
budget of singl
grants

Up to 900

Deadlines

March / December

Web page

[Link]

Daiwa Foundation Awards

Outline

Collaborative projects that enable British and Japanese partners to work together, preferably
in the context of an institutional relationship.

Research Fields

Humanities, the social sciences, science and engineering, mathematics, business studies, and
education.

Organisation

Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation

Nationalities

British / Japanese

What is funded

Partnerships between such organisations as museums and art galleries, theatres and
performing arts groups, schools and universities, and grassroots and professional bodies.

Budget

5,000-15,000

Deadlines

March / September

Web page

[Link]

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EPSRC Bilateral Research Workshops

Outline

Bilateral research workshops (N + N meetings) to exchange ideas and expertise

internationally, with the objective of exploring the possibility of future collaboration. Roughly
equal numbers from each side.

Research Fields

Healthcare Technologies; Global Uncertainties; Digital Economy; Manufacturing the Future;

Energy; Living with Environmental Change

Organisation

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Travel and accommodation expenses

Duration

Varies

Calls

At any time. (Consult with EPSRC before proposal submission)

Web page

[Link]

EPSRC Research Base Funding

Outline

For projects ranging from small travel grants to multi-million pound research programmes.
High-risk/high-return research proposals relating to new concepts or techniques are
encouraged.

Research Fields

Healthcare Technologies; Global Uncertainties; Digital Economy; Manufacturing the Future;

Energy; Living with Environmental Change

Organisation

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

Nationalities

All nationalities

What is funded

Research projects, feasibility studies, instrument development, equipment, travel and

collaboration, and long-term funding to develop or maintain critical mass.

Duration

Any length of time

Calls

At any time.

Web page

[Link]

EPSRC/JST: Japanese-UK Cooperative Program on Oxide electronics, organic electronics and

spintronics

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Outline

Aims to strengthen collaboration in the field of Oxide Electronics, Organic Electronics and
Spintronics

Research Fields

Oxide electronics, organic electronics and spintronics

Organisation

Japan Science and Technology Agency; Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Nationalities

Japanese based researchers and UK based researchers

Duration

3 years

Budget

Up to 15m for three years

Calls

Annually

Web page

[Link]

Outline

For international travel and subsistence so that researchers can visit non-UK centres for short
periods of time.

Research Fields

Engineering and physical sciences

Organisation

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Nationalities

UK based researchers

What is funded

No limit on amount of funding.

Duration

Short term

Calls

At any time.

Web page

[Link]

United Kingdom

EPSRC: Overseas Travel Grants

EPSRC: Visiting Researchers

Outline

Provision of funding for research scientists and engineers to visit a UK research organisation.

Research Fields

Engineering and Physical Sciences

Organisation

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Nationalities

Any

What is funded

Salary costs, travel and subsistence.

Duration

Long visit or short visits within the 12-month period.

Calls

At any time.

Web page

[Link]
Quickguide: [Link]

ESRC: Future Leaders Programme

Outline

Funds social science research projects with high potential impact. Early career researchers
with less than four years postdoctoral experience will be eligible. Awards must be held at a UK
research institution.

Research Fields

Social sciences

Organisation

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Overall limit of 215,000

Duration

Up to three years

Calls

June

Web page

[Link]

Global Partnership Fund (Main Programme Fund)

Outline

Aims to support science collaboration. A variety of projects can be organised focusing on

long-term sustainable relationships in science and innovation R&D.

Research Fields

Energy and renewable energy, healthy populations, food security and food safety,
environment, applied sciences, space science and innovation and policy engagement

Organisation

Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills

Nationalities

UK / Foreign

What is funded

Seminars, Workshops, Missions

Calls

Discuss with local Embassy team. Main funding round usually from October to February

Web page

[Link]

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MRC Fellowships
Outline

Range of fellowship award schemes for both clinical and non-clinical researchers.

Research Fields

Medical

Organisation

Medical Research Council (MRC)

Nationalities

MRC permits co-applicants and collaborators on MRC grants to be based overseas where the
nature of the research makes this necessary.

Duration

Varies

Calls

Late August and September

Web page

[Link]

NERC: International Opportunities Fund

Outline

To promote long-term collaborations, pump-priming for on-going, self sustaining activities

and /or developing high-impact knowledge.

Research Fields

Environment

Organisation

Natural Environment Research Council

Nationalities

UK, but applications can include support for international partners

What is funded

4-6 awards per year and up to a maximum of 300,000 per award. Overseas co-funding
encouraged.

Duration

Up to 3 years

Calls

Annually

Web page

[Link]

Newton International Fellowships

Outline

Aims to attract the worlds best postdoctoral researchers to the UK.

Research Fields

Natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, engineering.

Organisation

The British Academy, The Royal Academy of Engineering and The Royal Society.

Nationalities

Any

What is funded

All Newton Fellows who remain in research will be granted a 10 year follow-up funding
package worth 6,000 per annum.

Duration

Monthly stipend, research expenses, other benefits.

Calls

April

Web page

[Link]

Royal Society International Exchanges Scheme

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Outline

For scientists in the UK who want to undertake a collaboration with scientists overseas
through either a one-off visit or bilateral travel.

Research Fields

Life and physical sciences, including engineering (excluding clinical medicine).

Organisation

Royal Society

Nationalities

UK-based and Japan-based researchers

What is funded

The funding available is dependent upon the length of the visit.

Calls

Several rounds per year.

Web page

[Link]

Outline

Intended to facilitate exploratory exchanges and collaborations between professionals in Japan

and the UK.

Research Fields

Any

Organisation

Sasakawa Foundation

Nationalities

UK / Japan

Duration

Up to 3 years

Budget

Up to 5,000 per annum.

Deadlines

November

Web page

[Link]

United Kingdom

Sasakawa Butterfield Awards

Sasakawa Foundation: Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation Grants

Outline

Emphasis is placed on innovative projects and those involving groups of people in both
countries.

Organisation

Sasakawa Foundation

Nationalities

UK / Japan based researchers

Budget

No set budget; typically do not exceed 5,000 or 6,000

Deadlines

London: December, March, August

Tokyo: February, September

Web page

[Link]

STFC Fellowships
Outline

Postdoctoral and advanced fellowships.

Research Fields

Astronomy, Solar and Planetary Science, Particle Physics, Particle Astrophysics, Nuclear
Physics.

Organisation

Science and Technology Facilities Council

Nationalities

Any

What is funded

Salary, and possibility to bid for additional funds for research.

Duration

Postdoctoral fellowship: 1yr minimum (up to a maximum of 3 years).

Advanced fellowship: 1yr minimum (up to a maximum of 5 years)

Calls

October

Web page

[Link]

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Japan

Japan Research Career Information Network (JREC-IN)

Outline

General job board advertising research positions in Japan. Positions are advertised in Japanese
with a smaller number advertised in English.

Web page

[Link]

Monbukagakusho Scholarships
Outline

Japanese government scholarships for foreign students to study in higher education

institutions in Japan. Selected on the recommendation of Embassy/Consulate General,
University, or Authority.

Organisation

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Nationalities

Various

Duration

One year/two years.

Budget

Allowance: 150,000 (subject to change) per month.

Calls

From April

Web page

[Link]

Bilateral Programs
Outline

Promotion of international exchanges between Japan and counterpart countries in accordance

with memorandums of understanding for joint research projects, joint seminars and research
exchanges.

Research Fields

All fields of the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

Organisation

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Nationalities

Affiliation at a Japanese research institute.

Budget

Up to 20m

Calls

Between April and May

Web page

[Link]

Core to Core Program

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Outline

Supports multilateral collaboration in cutting-edge fields of science between institutions

in Japan and the US, Canada, Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the
Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

Research Fields

Scientifically cutting-edge within the respective research area.

Organisation

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

What is funded

The JSPS will provide Japanese institutions with core funding for Integrated Action Initiatives
(up to 20m per year) and Strategic Research Networks, up to 10-30m per year.

Duration

2 years

Budget

Japanese institutions with 20m to cover the project.

Deadlines

October

Web page

[Link]

Outline

Invitation of foreign researchers to Japanese research institutes in the field of advanced

communications/broadcasting technologies.

Research Fields

Information and communications technology

Organisation

National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)

Nationalities

Overseas researchers; Japanese researchers if they have been overseas for >10 years.

Duration

Up to 12 months

Deadline

December

Web page

[Link]

Japan

NICT International Exchange Program

Summer Schools
Internship at the University of Tokyo (for undergraduates)
Outline

Intensive six-week summer research internship for undergraduates to attend the Graduate
School of Science of the University of Tokyo.

Research Fields

Physics, astronomy, chemistry, earth & planetary science, biophysics & biochemistry, and
biological sciences

Organisation

University of Tokyo

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Round trip air tickets and accommodation.

Duration

Runs between 24 June and 5 August (six weeks).

Deadlines

February / March

Web page

[Link]

JSPS Summer Program

Outline

Provides opportunities for young pre and post-doctoral researchers from North America
and Europe to receive an orientation on Japanese culture and research under the guidance of
researchers at Japanese institutions.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Nationalities

Permanent resident of the US, UK, France, Germany or Canada.

Duration

2 months starting from 15 June through 25 August.

Calls

Only through the foreign nominating authorities.

Web page

[Link]

RIKEN BSI Summer Program

Outline

Summer program to train advanced students interested in brain science.

Research Fields

Brain science

Organisation

RIKEN

Duration

Applicants may choose either a two-month laboratory internship (Plan A) within a RIKEN
BSI laboratory, or participate in an intensive 11-day lecture course (Plan B).

Deadline

February

Web page

[Link]

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Japan

Challenging Exploratory Research

Outline

Competitive research grants for early-stage research that is based on a unique concept, that is
challenging, and that sets a high goal.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

Nationalities

Any nationality but must have affiliation at a Japanese institute.

What is funded

The budget is up to 5m per project

Duration

One to 3 years

Calls

September to early November

Web page

[Link]

Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (S/A/B)

Outline

Competitive research grants for young scientists:

(S) Research done by one researcher aged 42 or less
(A)(B) Research done by one researcher aged 39 or less
(Start-up) Research done by one researcher who has just started employment at a research
institution

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

Nationalities

Any nationality but must have affiliation at a Japanese institute.

What is funded

S: The budget ranges roughly from 30m to 100m per project.

A: From 5 to 30m
B: 5m or less
Start-up: 1.5m or less per year.

Duration

S: The period is five years.

A, B: Two to four years
Start-up: Two years

Calls

September to early November

Web page

[Link]

Scientific Research (S)

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Outline

Competitive research grants:

(S) Creative/pioneering research done by one researcher or a relatively small group of researchers.
(The period is five years. The budget ranges from 50m to around 200m yen per project.)
(A)(B)(C) Creative/pioneering research done by one researcher or jointly by multiple
researchers. (The period is three to five years.)

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Nationalities

Any nationality but must have affiliation at a Japanese institute.

What is funded

From 50-200 million yen

Duration

Up to 5 years as a general rule

Calls

September to early November

Web page

[Link]

Outline

Highly regarded research in the international arena that is likely to yield highly acclaimed
research achievements.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Nationalities

Any nationality but must have affiliation at a Japanese institute.

What is funded

Around 500 million per project may be awarded.

Duration

Three to five years

Calls

September to early November

Web page

[Link]

Japan

Specially Promoted Research (Grant-in-Aid)

Postdoctoral/Senior Positions
ERATO - Exploratory Research for Advanced Technology
Outline

Research group leaders sponsored under the ERATO scheme regularly advertise positions for
researchers. Advertisements are generally always in Japanese, but it is possible to apply either
in Japanese or English.

Organisation

Advertised by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST); or the JREC-IN website (see
above)

Duration

Various

Calls

Various

Web page

[Link]

Foreign Postdoctoral Researcher Program (FPR)

Outline

RIKEN will invite as Foreign Postdoctoral Researchers foreign young scientists who have
demonstrated creative and innovative ideas.

Research Fields

Physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, engineering, and any other fields related to research
now being conducted at RIKEN.

Organisation

The National Institute of Physical and Chemical Sciences (RIKEN)

Nationalities

Non-Japanese citizens.

Duration

One year; with possibility of extension of up to 3 years.

Budget

Base salary is 487,000 per month. An annual research budget of 1m will be allocated to the
host laboratory.

Calls

Spring

Web page

[Link]

Hakubi Project - Kyoto University

Outline

Programme to foster young talented researchers (20 positions per year).

Organisation

Kyoto University

Duration

5 years

Calls

March

Web page

[Link] ;
[Link]

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JSPS Award for Eminent Scientists

Outline

Invitations to Nobel laureate level scientists to come to Japan for the purpose of associating
directly with younger Japanese researchers to mentor, stimulate and inspire.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Nationalities

Foreign researchers

What is funded

Business class roundtrip air ticket(s)

A per diem allowance of 42,000
A family allowance of 10,000 (when accompanied by family member(s))

Duration

In principle, one year (during which period multiple visits may be made).

Deadlines

June / December

Web page

[Link]

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers

Outline

This Fellowship is to support promising and highly qualified young foreign researchers
wishing to conduct research in Japan.

Organisation

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Nationalities

Be a citizen of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan.

What is funded

Travel, monthly stipend, settling in allowance.

Duration

12 to 24 months.

Budget

Grant-In-Aid for Scientific Research (Tokubetsu Kenkyuin Shorei-hi) of up to 1,500,000

per year (total of 3,000,000 for two years) is available to cover cooperative research-related
expenses.

Calls

August - September / May

Web page

[Link]

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (Short-term)

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Outline

Opportunities for young pre and post-doctoral researchers from the US, Canada and Europe
to conduct & perform cooperative research with leading research groups in universities and
other Japanese institutions.

Research Fields

All

Organisation

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Nationalities

All European Union Countries (as of 1 April 2008), Switzerland and Norway

What is funded

Travel, Daily allowance.

Duration

1 to 12 months

Budget

Travel, monthly stipend, settling in allowance.

Deadlines

Oct., Nov., Feb., Apr., May, Aug. (Application time dependent on timing of fellowship)

Web page

[Link]

Outline

AIST annually undertake a large scale recruitment for researchers.

Research Fields

Life science, IT, nanotechnology and materials, environment and energy, metrology and
measurement technology, geological survey and applied geoscience fields.

Organisation

National Advanced Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST).

Duration

Typically with 5 year contracts or permanent.

Calls

February & March.

Web page

[Link]

Japan

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technologies (AIST)

Research Positions in Materials Sciences - ICYS

Outline

Various research positions at postdoctoral and higher levels.

Research Fields

Materials sciences (nanotechnology, fundamental research)

Organisation

National Institute for Materials Science

Duration

Various

Calls

Various

Web page

[Link]

RIKEN Special Postdoctoral Researchers (SPDR)

Outline

Provides young and creative scientists the opportunity to be involved in autonomous and
independent research that is in line with RIKEN objectives and research fields.

Research Fields

Physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, engineering, and any other fields related to research
now being conducted at RIKEN.

Organisation

RIKEN

Nationalities

Non-Japanese applicants who are not permanent residents of Japan must have completed a
doctoral program at a Japanese graduate school (or must be preparing to complete such a
program).

Duration

One year, renewable

Budget

Monthly salary and annual research budget.

Calls

Spring

Web page

[Link]

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Other Funding & Research Bodies

AICR International Fellowships

Outline

Support for young investigators who want to establish an independent research group at a new
institution.

Research Fields

Cancer/medical

Organisation

Association for International Cancer Research.

Nationalities

Open to applicants from any country; tenable in any country.

What is funded

Salaries & equipment costs

Duration

6 years

Calls

June

Web page

[Link]

Canon Foundation
Outline

European Fellowship holders pursue a period of research in Japan whereas the Japanese
Fellows do their research at host institutions in Europe.

Research Fields

Any discipline

Organisation

Canon Foundation

Nationalities

European/Japanese

Duration

Minimum of three months; maximum of one year.

Budget

22,500 to 27,500 per year

Deadlines

September

Web page

[Link]

ERCIM Alain Bensoussan Fellowship Programme

Outline

Enables young scientists to work on a challenging problem as Fellows of leading European

research centres.

Research Fields

Mathematics

Organisation

European Research Consortium for Informatics and Mathematics (ERCIM)

Nationalities

PhD holders from all over the world.

What is funded

Monthly allowance; travel costs

Duration

18 month duration

Calls

April; September

Web page

[Link]

EMBO Fellowships: Long Term Fellowships

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Outline

Support young scientists in their pursuit of both pre- and post-doctoral research.

Research Fields

Molecular biology

Organisation

European Molecular Biology Organisation

Nationalities

EMBC Member State

What is funded

Travel costs and stipend

Duration

Up to 2 years

Calls

February, August

Web page

[Link]

Outline

For young scientists and engineers to carry out research.

Research Fields

Space science related

Organisation

European Space Agency (ESA)

Nationalities

ESA Member States and Cooperating States.

What is funded

Monthly salary; expatriation allowance possible.

Duration

2 years

Calls

Continuous.

Web page

[Link]

ESA Young Graduate Trainees

Outline

Offers recently graduated men and women valuable work experience to prepare for future
employment in the space industry and/or research.

Research Fields

Space

Organisation

European Space Agency (ESA)

Nationalities

ESA Member States and its Cooperating States

What is funded

Monthly salary; expatriation allowance; travel expenses; other benefits

Duration

One year

Calls

November

Web page

[Link]

Other Funding & Research Bodies

ESA Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

ESF Research Conferences

Outline

Provides the opportunity for leading scientists and young researchers to meet for discussions
on the most recent developments in their fields of research.

Research Fields

Science and Technology

Organisation

European Science Foundation

Nationalities

All

What is funded

Conferences may be single events, or series, usually with a biennial meeting focusing on
specific aspects of the same general topic.

Calls

September

Web page

[Link]

ESO Fellowship Programme

Outline

Offer young scientists opportunities to enhance their research in close contact with the
activities and staff at one of the worlds foremost observatories.

Research Fields

Astrophysics

Organisation

European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere

Nationalities

All (Some preference is given to applicants from ESO member states)

What is funded

Monthly salary

Duration

Up to 3 years (Garching); up to 4 years (Chile)

Calls

October

Web page

[Link]

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European Respiratory Society/Marie Curie Joint Research Fellowships

Outline

Enables investigators and clinicians to carry out advanced research projects of scientific
excellence in the area of respiratory medicine.

Research Fields

Respiratory medicine

Organisation

European Respiratory Society

Nationalities

All

Duration

12 months

Calls

April / October

Web page

[Link]

Honjo International Scholarship Program

Outline

For foreign students who will attend a graduate school at a Japanese university.

Organisation

Honjo International Scholarship Foundation

Nationalities

The student is registered to attend a graduate school in Japan and does not possess Japanese
citizenship.

Funding

Monthly stipend

Deadlines

November

Web page

[Link]

Toshiba International Foundation Fellowship

Outline

Scholarships for a three-month stay in Japan

Organisation

Toshiba International Foundation Fellowship

Nationalities

Applicants must be doctoral students, and they must be specialising in some branch of
Japanese studies at an institution in Europe.

Deadlines

April

Web page

[Link]

UNESCO/LORAL Co-Sponsored Fellowships for Young Women in Life Sciences

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Outline

For young women performing research in the life sciences all over the world, at doctoral or
post-doctoral levels.

Research Fields

Life sciences

Organisation

UNESCO / LORAL

Nationalities

Young women scientists, from all over the world.

What is funded

US$40,000 each

Duration

Two years

Deadlines

June

Web page

[Link]
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Outline

PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships for young scholars and policy-makers, especially from the
developing world.

Research Field

All fields of the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

Organisation

United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies

Nationalities

Citizens of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan.

Duration

PhD: 10; Postdoctoral: 10 months, or 12-24 Months (JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship

Programme)

Call

December

Web page

[Link]

Vulcanus Internship
Outline

Opportunities for citizens of EU Member States, in their 3rd or 4th year of studies of science
and technology or graduate studies in EU universities, to have an internship with a Japanese
company.

Field

S&T students

Organisation

EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation

Nationalities

EU Nationals

Duration

4 months Japanese language training; 8 month internship.

What is funded

The Centre will provide a scholarship in the amount of 2 million to cover such cost as airfare,
living expenses, insurance etc.

Deadlines

November

Web page

[Link]

Other Funding & Research Bodies

UNU-IAS PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

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A
Academy of Finland Joint Seminars Finland ..................................................................................................................................................................19

Index

Accompanying Measure AM2c Mobility of Researcher Luxembourg ........................................................................................................................45

Advanced Investigators Grant European Research Council ...........................................................................................................................................5
AF-JSPS Fellowship Finland . ............................................................................................................................................................................................19
AFR Grant Scheme Luxembourg .....................................................................................................................................................................................45
AHRC Fellowship Scheme United Kingdom . ................................................................................................................................................................69
AHRC Research Networking United Kingdom .............................................................................................................................................................69
AICR International Fellowships Other Funding & Research Bodies ..........................................................................................................................82
Amarout Europe Programme (Cofunded by the EU FP7 Programme) Spain ..........................................................................................................55
Ambizione, Ambizione-PROSPER, Ambizione-SCORE (SNSF) Switzerland ..........................................................................................................63
ANR Chairs of Excellence France ....................................................................................................................................................................................29
ARGO GLOBAL Programme Spain ................................................................................................................................................................................56
Attract Programme Luxembourg . ...................................................................................................................................................................................45
Austrian Agency for International Mobility and Cooperation in Education, Science and Research (OeAD-GmbH) Austria . ...........................6
Austrian Database for Scholarships and Research Grants Austria ................................................................................................................................6

B
BBSRC: International Scientific Interchange Scheme (ISIS) United Kingdom . ........................................................................................................70
BBSRC: Japanese-UK Cooperative Program on Systems Biology United Kingdom .............................................................................................70
BBSRC: Japan Partnering Awards United Kingdom . ....................................................................................................................................................70
BBSRC David Phillips Scholarship United Kingdom ....................................................................................................................................................69
BBSRC International Workshops United Kingdom . .....................................................................................................................................................70
Bilateral Core Programme Finland ..................................................................................................................................................................................19
Bilateral Programs Japan . .................................................................................................................................................................................................76
Blaise Pascal International Research Chairs France . .....................................................................................................................................................27
Brain Gain Postdoc Croatia . .............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Brief Outgoing Fellowships Belgium ...............................................................................................................................................................................10
British Academy: Overseas Conference Grants United Kingdom ...............................................................................................................................71
British Council: Researcher Exchange Programme United Kingdom ........................................................................................................................71

C
Canon Foundation Other Funding & Research Bodies . ...............................................................................................................................................82
CEA Eurotalents (Cofunded by the EU FP7 Programme) France ..............................................................................................................................30
Challenging Exploratory Research Japan .......................................................................................................................................................................78
CIMO Fellowships Finland ...............................................................................................................................................................................................20
College Doctoral Franco Japonais France .......................................................................................................................................................................21
Core to Core Program Japan ............................................................................................................................................................................................76
Czech Government Scholarships for Research Stays in the Czech Republic Czech Republic .................................................................................16

D
DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates and Young Academics and Scientists Germany .......................................................................32
DAAD Research Stays for University Academics and Scientists Germany ................................................................................................................32
DAAD RIKEN research internship program for young German scientists at selected Japanese RIKEN institutes Germany . ..........................32
Daiwa Foundation Awards United Kingdom .................................................................................................................................................................71
Danish Council for Strategic Research Denmark . .........................................................................................................................................................16
DFG Collaborative Research Centres Germany . ...........................................................................................................................................................33
DFG Emmy Noether Programme Germany . .................................................................................................................................................................33
DFG Heisenberg Programme Germany ..........................................................................................................................................................................33
DFG Initiation and Intensification of Bilateral Cooperation Germany ......................................................................................................................34
DFG International Research Training Groups Germany ..............................................................................................................................................34
DFG International Scientific Events Germany ...............................................................................................................................................................34
DFG Research Fellowship Germany ................................................................................................................................................................................34
DFG Research Grants Germany .......................................................................................................................................................................................35

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DLR-DAAD Research Fellowships in the fields of Space, Aeronautics, Energy and Transportation Research Germany ...................................35
DRS-Fellowship COFUND (Partly cofunded by the European Commission) Germany . .......................................................................................35

EIFFEL PhD scholarships France . ...................................................................................................................................................................................22

Index

E
E.T.S. Walton Visitor Awards Ireland . .............................................................................................................................................................................41
EMBO Fellowships: Long Term Fellowships Other Funding & Research Bodies .....................................................................................................82
EPSRC/JST: Japanese-UK Cooperative Program on Oxide electronics, organic electronics and spintronics United Kingdom .....................72
EPSRC: Overseas Travel Grants United Kingdom .........................................................................................................................................................73
EPSRC: Visiting Researchers United Kingdom ..............................................................................................................................................................73
EPSRC Bilateral Research Workshops United Kingdom ..............................................................................................................................................72
EPSRC Research Base Funding United Kingdom ..........................................................................................................................................................72
Erasmus Mundus Cooperation Partnerships Erasmus Mundus . ...............................................................................................................................4
Erasmus Mundus Masters & Doctoral Scholarships Erasmus Mundus ....................................................................................................................4
ERATO - Exploratory Research for Advanced Technology Japan ..............................................................................................................................79
ERCIM Alain Bensoussan Fellowship Programme Other Funding & Research Bodies ........................................................................................82
ERC Synergy Grant European Research Council . ...........................................................................................................................................................5
ERMOS Estonia ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Ernst Mach Grant - worldwide Austria .............................................................................................................................................................................6
Erwin Schrdinger Fellowships (Cofunded by the EU FP7 Programme) Austria ......................................................................................................6
ESA Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Other Funding & Research Bodies .............................................................................................................83
ESA Young Graduate Trainees Other Funding & Research Bodies .............................................................................................................................83
ESF Research Conferences Other Funding & Research Bodies ...................................................................................................................................83
ESO Fellowship Programme Other Funding & Research Bodies ................................................................................................................................83
ESRC: Future Leaders Programme United Kingdom ....................................................................................................................................................73
EUI Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowships Italy . .............................................................................................................................................................43
EURAXESS Austria Austria ................................................................................................................................................................................................6
EURAXESS Belgium Belgium ..........................................................................................................................................................................................10
EURAXESS Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina .................................................................................................................................14
EURAXESS Bulgaria Bulgaria ..........................................................................................................................................................................................14
EURAXESS Croatia Croatia . ............................................................................................................................................................................................14
EURAXESS Cyprus Cyprus . .............................................................................................................................................................................................15
EURAXESS Czech Republic Czech Republic .................................................................................................................................................................16
EURAXESS Estonia Estonia .............................................................................................................................................................................................18
EURAXESS Finland Finland . ...........................................................................................................................................................................................19
EURAXESS France France ................................................................................................................................................................................................21
EURAXESS FYRO Macedonia FYRO Macedonia . ........................................................................................................................................................31
EURAXESS Germany Germany .......................................................................................................................................................................................32
EURAXESS Greece Greece ...............................................................................................................................................................................................39
EURAXESS Homepage EURAXESS ....................................................................................................................................................................................5
EURAXESS Hungary Hungary . .......................................................................................................................................................................................39
EURAXESS Iceland Iceland ..............................................................................................................................................................................................40
EURAXESS Ireland Ireland . .............................................................................................................................................................................................41
EURAXESS Israel Israel . ...................................................................................................................................................................................................40
EURAXESS Italy Italy ........................................................................................................................................................................................................43
EURAXESS Jobs EURAXESS . ..............................................................................................................................................................................................5
EURAXESS Lithuania Lithuania ......................................................................................................................................................................................44
EURAXESS Luxembourg Luxembourg ..........................................................................................................................................................................45
EURAXESS Malta Malta ...................................................................................................................................................................................................46
EURAXESS Montenegro Montenegro . ..........................................................................................................................................................................46
EURAXESS Netherlands Netherlands ............................................................................................................................................................................47
EURAXESS Norway Norway ............................................................................................................................................................................................49
EURAXESS Poland Poland ...............................................................................................................................................................................................50
EURAXESS Portugal Portugal .........................................................................................................................................................................................52
EURAXESS Romania Romania ........................................................................................................................................................................................53

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EURAXESS Serbia Serbia .................................................................................................................................................................................................54

EURAXESS Slovakia Slovakia ..........................................................................................................................................................................................54
EURAXESS Slovenia Slovenia . ........................................................................................................................................................................................55

Index

EURAXESS Spain Spain ....................................................................................................................................................................................................55

EURAXESS Sweden Sweden ............................................................................................................................................................................................59
EURAXESS Switzerland Switzerland ..............................................................................................................................................................................63
EURAXESS Turkey Turkey . ..............................................................................................................................................................................................66
EURAXESS United Kingdom United Kingdom ............................................................................................................................................................69
European Institutes for Advanced Study (EURIAS) Fellowship Programme Israel ..................................................................................................40
European Post-Doctoral Institute (in the mathematical sciences) France .................................................................................................................24
European Respiratory Society/Marie Curie Joint Research Fellowships Other Funding & Research Bodies . ......................................................84
Exchange Programmes Switzerland ................................................................................................................................................................................63
Executive Programme of Science and Technology Collaboration Italy ......................................................................................................................43

F
FARO GLOBAL Programme Spain .................................................................................................................................................................................56
FAS fellowships Sweden ....................................................................................................................................................................................................59
FAS Visiting Researchers Sweden ....................................................................................................................................................................................59
Fellowship Program POINT Germany ............................................................................................................................................................................35
Fellowships for Advanced Researchers (SNSF) Switzerland ........................................................................................................................................63
Fellowships for Doctoral Students Croatia . ....................................................................................................................................................................14
Fellowships for Prospective Researchers (SNSF) Switzerland .....................................................................................................................................64
Fernand Braudel-IFER (International Fellowships for Experienced Researchers) /
Programme Herms (Cofunded by the EU FP7 Programme) France ..........................................................................................................30
Finland Distinguished Professor Programme, FiDiPro Finland ..................................................................................................................................20
Finnish Government Scholarship Pool Finland .............................................................................................................................................................20
Foreigners Fellowships Programme Greece . .................................................................................................................................................................39
Foreign Postdoctoral Researcher Program (FPR) Japan ..............................................................................................................................................79
FP7 Cooperation Specific Programme FP7 Cooperation Specific Programme ..........................................................................................................3
Franz Werfel Grant for young university teachers of German language and Austrian literature Austria ................................................................7
French Atomic and Alternatives Energies Commission (CEA) IRTELIS (Ph.D. Program) France ....................................................................22
French higher education institutions Visiting Professors France .............................................................................................................................27
French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (IFREMER) PhD fellowships France . ..............................................................................22
Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Awards Germany ..................................................................................................................................................36
FWF Joint Research Projects Austria .................................................................................................................................................................................7
FWF Joint Seminars Austria ...............................................................................................................................................................................................7
FWO PhD and Postdoctoral fellowships Belgium .........................................................................................................................................................10

G
Global Partnership Fund (Main Programme Fund) United Kingdom .......................................................................................................................73
Global Researcher Programme (CODE 1010) Turkey . .................................................................................................................................................66
Graduate Engineer Training (GET) Scheme at CERN Switzerland ............................................................................................................................64
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (S/A/B) Japan .........................................................................................................................................................78
Grants for postdoctoral positions in Sweden Sweden ..................................................................................................................................................59
Grants for studies in Spain and Abroad for Foreign and Spanish Nationals Spain ...................................................................................................56

H
Hakubi Project - Kyoto University Japan . ......................................................................................................................................................................79
HOMING PLUS Programme Poland ..............................................................................................................................................................................50
Honjo International Scholarship Program Other Funding & Research Bodies .........................................................................................................84
Humboldt Foundation Anneliese Maier Award Germany ...........................................................................................................................................36
Humboldt Research Awards Germany ............................................................................................................................................................................36
Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers Germany . ..................................................................................................................36
Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers (Partly cofunded by the EU FP7 Programme) Germany ...................................37

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I
Ideas for Poland Programme Poland ...............................................................................................................................................................................50
[Link] (Incoming) Belgium . ..........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Individual Doctoral Grants Portugal . .............................................................................................................................................................................52
Individual Grants for Future Research Leaders Sweden . .............................................................................................................................................60

Index

IIASAs annual Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) Austria ..............................................................................................................................8

Individual Postdoctoral Grants Portugal ........................................................................................................................................................................52

Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways (IAPP) Marie Curie Schemes ...........................................................................................................2
Initial Training Networks (ITN) Marie Curie Schemes ..................................................................................................................................................2
Innovational Research Incentives Scheme Netherlands ...............................................................................................................................................47
Innovation Subsidy for Collaborative Projects Netherlands ........................................................................................................................................47
Institut Curie International PhD program France . ....................................................................................................................................................22
Institut Curie International Post doctoral program France . .....................................................................................................................................25
Institute of Advanced Scientific Studies (IHS) Visitor programme France ..........................................................................................................27
Institut Pasteur - Paris University International Doctoral Program France ...........................................................................................................23
Institut Pasteur Doctoral grants, Calmette Programme France . ..............................................................................................................................23
Institut Pasteur Postdoctoral grants, Calmette Program France . .............................................................................................................................25
Institut Pasteur Postdoctoral grants, Cantarini fellowship France ...........................................................................................................................25
Institut Pasteur Postdoctoral grants, Roux Fellowship Program France .................................................................................................................25
International Collaborative Workshops Croatia ............................................................................................................................................................15
International Exploratory Workshops (SNSF) Switzerland .........................................................................................................................................64
International Industry R&D Network Support (including EUREKA) (CODE 1509) Turkey .................................................................................66
International MSc Fellowship Programme (CODE 2230) Turkey ...............................................................................................................................66
International Network Programme Denmark ................................................................................................................................................................16
International PhD Fellowship Programme (CODE 2213) Turkey ...............................................................................................................................67
International PhD Projects (MPD) Programme Poland . .............................................................................................................................................50
International Post-Doc Fellowship Programme (CODE 2219) Turkey ......................................................................................................................67
International Research Chairs France . ............................................................................................................................................................................21
International Research Fellowship Programme (CODE 2214) Turkey .......................................................................................................................67
International Short Visits (SNSF) Switzerland . .............................................................................................................................................................64
Internship at the University of Tokyo (for undergraduates) Japan .............................................................................................................................77
Inter Programme Luxembourg ........................................................................................................................................................................................46
Invited Scientist Grants Portugal .....................................................................................................................................................................................52
IRCHSS Postdoctoral Schemes in the Humanities and Social Sciences Ireland . ......................................................................................................41
IRCSET EMBARK Initiative Ireland . ..............................................................................................................................................................................41
IST-Austria Graduate School PhD Program Austria . ..................................................................................................................................................8

J
Japanese-Croatian Cooperative Programme: Materials Science Croatia ....................................................................................................................15
Japanese-Danish Cooperative Programme on Life Sciences Denmark ...................................................................................................................17
Japanese-French Cooperative Programme on
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Including Computer Sciences France ..............................................................21
Japanese-Spanish Cooperative Programme on Nanotechnologies and new materials for environmental challenges Spain . .........................57
Japanese-Swedish Cooperative Program on Multidisciplinary BIO Sweden .........................................................................................................60
Japanese-Swiss Cooperative Program on Medical Research Switzerland ...............................................................................................................65
Japan Research Career Information Network (JREC-IN) Japan .................................................................................................................................76
Jean Monnet Fellowships Italy ..........................................................................................................................................................................................43
Jose Castillejo Mobility Programme for Stays Abroad for Young PhD Students Spain ............................................................................................57
JSPS Award for Eminent Scientists Japan .......................................................................................................................................................................80
JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers Japan . ....................................................................................................................................80
JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (Short-term) Japan ........................................................................................................................................80
JSPS Summer Program Japan . .........................................................................................................................................................................................77
Junta para la Ampliacin de Estudios Programme (JAE Programme) Spain .........................................................................................................57

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K
Kerstin Hesselgren Chair & Olof Palme Chair Sweden . ..............................................................................................................................................60

Index

Kolumb Programme (Postdoc outgoing fellowships)...........................................................................................................................................................51

Kwerenda Programme Poland ..........................................................................................................................................................................................51

L
Leibniz DAAD Research Fellowships Germany .........................................................................................................................................................37
Lichtenberg Professorships Germany ..............................................................................................................................................................................37
Lise Meitner Program for Scientists from Abroad Austria .............................................................................................................................................8
Lorentz Center Netherlands .............................................................................................................................................................................................48

M
Marie Curie Actions Marie Curie Schemes . .....................................................................................................................................................................1
Marie Curie Career Integration Grants (CIG) Marie Curie Schemes ...........................................................................................................................1
Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowships (IIF) Marie Curie Schemes ............................................................................................................1
Marie Curie International Outgoing Fellowships (IOF) Marie Curie Schemes ...........................................................................................................1
Marie Curie International Research Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES) Marie Curie Schemes ....................................................................................2
Marietta Blau Grant Austria ................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Max Weber Programme Italy ............................................................................................................................................................................................43
Mercator Programme Germany .......................................................................................................................................................................................37
Mobilitas Programme Estonia ..........................................................................................................................................................................................18
Mobility for Researchers with FNRS Funding (Outgoing) Belgium ...........................................................................................................................10
Mobility for Visiting Professors and Doctoral Students Spain . ...................................................................................................................................57
Mobility Starting Grants Sweden . ...................................................................................................................................................................................60
Mobility Subprogramme for Postdoctoral Stays at Foreign Centres Spain ................................................................................................................58
Monbukagakusho Scholarships Japan . ...........................................................................................................................................................................76
MRC Fellowships United Kingdom .................................................................................................................................................................................74

N
National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) Permanent engineers France .....................................................................................................30
National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) Tenured researchers France .......................................................................................................31
National Center for Space Studies (CNES) Ph.D. program France ..........................................................................................................................23
National Center for Space Studies (CNES) Post-doctoral positions France ...........................................................................................................26
National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) AGREENSKILLS Post-doctoral positions France ...........................................................26
National Institute for Demographic Studies (INED) Guest researchers hosting program France ......................................................................27
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technologies (AIST) Japan ................................................................................................81
National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA) Incoming package for senior researchers France ..............................................................28
National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA) Young Scientist Contracts France .......................................................................................23
National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm) Tenured Positions France ......................................................................................31
National Institute of Research in Informatics and Automatics (INRIA) Internship program France . ...............................................................24
National Institute of Research in Informatics and Automatics (INRIA) PhD positions France ..........................................................................24
National Institute of Research in Informatics and Automatics (INRIA) Post-doctoral positions France ..........................................................26
National Institute of Research in Informatics and Automatics (INRIA) Visiting Professor or Assistant Professor France .............................28
National Plan for Research, Development and Innovation 2007-2013 (PN II) Romania ........................................................................................53
National Research Agency (ANR) Postdoc Return France .......................................................................................................................................28
National Research Institute in Science and Technology for Environment and Agriculture (IRSTEA)
Transnational mobility of researchers France . ..............................................................................................................................................28
National Scholarship Programme Slovakia ....................................................................................................................................................................54
NERC: International Opportunities Fund United Kingdom . ......................................................................................................................................74
Newton International Fellowships United Kingdom . ...................................................................................................................................................74
NICT International Exchange Program Japan . .............................................................................................................................................................77
Niels Bohr Professorship Denmark . ................................................................................................................................................................................17
Non-Member State Postdoc Fellowship Programme (CERN) Switzerland ...............................................................................................................65
Nuffic Grantfinder Netherlands . .....................................................................................................................................................................................47

90

NWO Visitors Travel Grant Netherlands . ......................................................................................................................................................................48

P
PEARL Programme Luxembourg ....................................................................................................................................................................................46
Pegasus Programme Belgium ...........................................................................................................................................................................................11

Index

Odysseus Programme Belgium ........................................................................................................................................................................................11

Personal Visiting Researcher Grant Norway . .................................................................................................................................................................49

PhD Fellowships For Foreign Citizens (CODE 2215) Turkey ......................................................................................................................................67
Post-doctoral temporary fellowship Belgium . ...............................................................................................................................................................11
Postdoc fellowships to non-EU researchers Belgium ....................................................................................................................................................12
Postdoctoral Grants Sweden . ...........................................................................................................................................................................................61
Postdoctoral Reintegration Fellowship Programme (CODE 2232) Turkey . ..............................................................................................................68
Post Graduate Scholarship in Ulg (Incoming and Outgoing) Belgium ......................................................................................................................11

R
Research at international Science and Technology Centers (FIT)
Postdoctoral Scholarships for research stays at the National Institute of Informatics in Tokyo, Japan Germany . ..............................38
Research Fellowships For Foreign Citizens (CODE 2216) Turkey . .............................................................................................................................68
Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) International Mobility Belgium ....................................................................................................................12
Research in Paris Postdoctoral international mobility France ..................................................................................................................................26
Research in Paris Senior international mobility France . ...........................................................................................................................................29
Research Positions in Materials Sciences - ICYS Japan ................................................................................................................................................81
Return Grants for Researchers Working Abroad Belgium ...........................................................................................................................................12
Richard Plaschka Scholarship Austria ...............................................................................................................................................................................9
RIKEN BSI Summer Program Japan . .............................................................................................................................................................................77
RIKEN Special Postdoctoral Researchers (SPDR) Japan . ............................................................................................................................................81
Royal Society International Exchanges Scheme United Kingdom ..............................................................................................................................74
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Research Fellow Positions Sweden ..................................................................................................................61
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Scholarships Sweden . ........................................................................................................................................61
Rubicon (Cofunded by the EU FP7 Programme) Netherlands ...................................................................................................................................48

S
Sabbatical Leave Grants Portugal . ...................................................................................................................................................................................53
Sabbatical Stays at Spanish Institutions for Foreign Teachers and Researchers Spain . ............................................................................................58
Sapere Aude Denmark .......................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Sasakawa Butterfield Awards United Kingdom . ............................................................................................................................................................75
Sasakawa Foundation: Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation Grants United Kingdom .............................................................................................75
Scholarships for Foreigners Programme Greece . ..........................................................................................................................................................39
Scientific Missions (Incoming and Outgoing) Belgium . ..............................................................................................................................................13
Scientific Research (S) Japan ............................................................................................................................................................................................78
Scientific Research Networks Belgium ............................................................................................................................................................................13
SFI President of Ireland Young Researcher Award (PIYRA) Ireland ..........................................................................................................................42
SFI Starting Investigator Research Grant (SIRG) Ireland .............................................................................................................................................42
Short-term Researcher Visits Funding Competition Lithuania ...................................................................................................................................44
Sofja Kovalevskaja Award Germany ................................................................................................................................................................................38
Specially Promoted Research (Grant-in-Aid) Japan .....................................................................................................................................................79
Starting Independent Researcher Grant European Research Council ..........................................................................................................................4
Stays at Spanish Institutions for Young PhDs from Abroad Spain ..............................................................................................................................58
Stays in Foreign Institutions for Professors and Senior Researchers, including the Salvador de Madariaga Programme Spain . ...................58
STFC Fellowships United Kingdom . ...............................................................................................................................................................................75
STINT: Short Term Stipends Sweden . ............................................................................................................................................................................62
STINT Institutional Grants Sweden ................................................................................................................................................................................61
STINT Institutional Grants for Younger Researchers Sweden ....................................................................................................................................62
STINT Network Grants in the Humanities & Social Sciences Sweden ......................................................................................................................62

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Strategic Japanese-French Cooperative Program on Marine Genome and Marine Biotechnology France .......................................................21
Strategic Japanese-German Cooperative Programme on Nanoelectronics Germany ...........................................................................................38
Structural Funds Romania ................................................................................................................................................................................................54

Index

Support for Attending to International Scientific Activities in Abroad Programme (CODE 2224) Turkey ..........................................................68
Support to Research Activities of Scientists and other Researchers (Global Grant) Lithuania ............................................................................44

T
Team programme Poland ..................................................................................................................................................................................................51
The CERN Fellowship Programme Switzerland . ..........................................................................................................................................................65
The Danish Council for Independent Research Denmark ...........................................................................................................................................17
The Industrial PhD Programme Denmark .....................................................................................................................................................................18
Toshiba International Foundation Fellowship Other Funding & Research Bodies ...................................................................................................84
Transmob_Hu (Cofunded by the EU FP7 Programme) Hungary . .............................................................................................................................40
Transnational Funding Activities Austria .........................................................................................................................................................................9
Travel Grant Sweden . ........................................................................................................................................................................................................62

U
Ulysse mobility Belgium . ..................................................................................................................................................................................................13
UNESCO/LORAL Co-Sponsored Fellowships for Young Women in Life Sciences Other Funding & Research Bodies ..................................84
University - Organism Chairs France ...........................................................................................................................................................................29
UNU-IAS PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme Other Funding & Research Bodies . .............................................................................85

V
Visiting Fellow Scientist (Incoming and Outgoing) Belgium ......................................................................................................................................13
Visiting Professors Programme (VPP) Netherlands .....................................................................................................................................................48
Visiting Scientists Fellowship Programme (Code 2221) Turkey ..................................................................................................................................68
Vulcanus Internship Other Funding & Research Bodies ..............................................................................................................................................85

W
WELCOME II (Cofunded by the EU FP7 Programme) Portugal . .............................................................................................................................53
Welcome Programme Poland ...........................................................................................................................................................................................51

Y
Young Guest and Doctoral Researchers Annual Scholarships for Investigation and Learning (YGGDRASIL) Norway . ..................................49
Young Researchers Programme Slovenia . ......................................................................................................................................................................55

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The European Funding Guide for

Researchers & Students in Japan
Winter 2011/2012

European Union, 2012

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