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NRAO Jansky Fellowship 2027 | $75,000 Salary + $17,000 Research Fund
Apply for the 2027 NRAO Jansky Fellowship, open to early-career researchers of any nationality in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, computer science and related fields. Typical starting salary: US$75,000 plus US$17,000/year for research and travel. Deadline: October 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT.
Harvard Academy Scholars 2027–2029 | $80,000/Year + Research Funding
Harvard Academy Scholars 2027–2029 applications are closed. Harvard states that the application deadline was September 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT and late applications are not accepted.
Princeton PIIRS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027–28 | US$80,000 Salary
Princeton PIIRS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027–28 offered an US$80,000 salary, benefits and US$4,000 yearly research funding. Applications closed September 15, 2026.
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 | European & Global Research Funding
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 applications are closed. The European Commission confirms the call closed September 9, 2026 at 17:00 CEST after receiving 21,627 proposals; results are expected in 2027.
Stanford Mellon Fellowship 2027–2029 | Two-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship
Apply for the Stanford Mellon Fellowship 2027–2029, a two-year humanities postdoctoral fellowship open worldwide. Deadline: 15 October 2026.
Canada Postdoctoral Research Award 2026 | CAD $70,000/Year
Canada Postdoctoral Research Award 2026 pays CAD $70,000 per year for 2 years. The 2026 competition is closed. The NSERC deadline was October 19, 2026 under the weekend-extension rule. Check the official programme for the next competition.
KAUST Global Fellowship 2027 | $75,000/Year + Research Funding
KAUST Global Fellowship 2027 Stage 1 applications are closed. The Concept Note deadline was October 1, 2026. Stage 2 is by invitation, with full proposals scheduled for November 15, 2026 to January 15, 2027.
CERN Technical Studentship 2027 | CHF 3,486/Month
Apply for the CERN Technical Studentship 2027 in IT, Mathematics and Robotics. CHF 3,486 monthly net allowance, 4–12 months in Geneva; deadline 16 October 2026.
Humboldt Research Fellowship 2027 in Germany | €3,000–€3,600/Month
Prepare for the Humboldt Research Fellowship 2027 in Germany: €3,000/month for postdocs or €3,600/month for experienced researchers, plus travel, family, insurance and language support. The next call opens November 15, 2026.
INRAE Pear Biotechnology Postdoc 2026 in France
INRAE pear biotechnology postdoc in France: eligibility, research focus, remuneration caveats and application details. Deadline September 15, 2026.
FRIAS Early Career Fellowship 2027/28 in Germany | 4–10 Month Research Fellowship
The FRIAS Early Career Fellowship Programme 2027/28 call is closed. The official deadline was September 18, 2026 at 13:00 CET; check FRIAS for the next application round.
Max Weber Fellowship 2027–2028 in Italy | €2,500/Month Postdoctoral Fellowship
Apply for the EUI Max Weber Fellowship 2027–2028 in Florence, Italy. Open worldwide to early-career researchers within five years of the PhD, with a €2,500 monthly grant, research funds, insurance and travel support. Deadline: 16 October 2026 at 14:00 CEST.
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