Academic Mobility

Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (Summer Program)

Application deadline: October 25, 2025.

Program duration: June 15–August 25, 2026

The program provides opportunities for young pre- and post-doctoral researchers from North America and Europe to receive an orientation on Japanese culture and Japanese language lessons and to pursue research under the guidance of host researchers at a Japanese university or research institute over a period of two months during the summer. JSPS accepts applications for the program via foreign nominating authorities.

Counterpart Agency

Deutsche Akademische Austauschdienst (DAAD)

For further details, please visit the DAAD-Website.

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Azrieli International Visiting PhD Fellowship

Application Deadline: 27 October 2025

The Azrieli international Visiting PhD Fellowship offers outstanding international PhD candidates the opportunity to conduct short-term research in Israel, fostering academic collaboration and strengthening global research ties. Fellows will work closely with leading Israeli researchers, gaining valuable experience in world-class academic institutions. In addition, they will become part of the vibrant Azrieli Fellows Program community, benefiting from interdisciplinary networking, professional development activities, and cultural immersion that extends learning well beyond the lab or library. 

For more information, please visit the Azrieli Foundation website.

Online Application Form

NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship

Application Deadline: 31 October 2025

The NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship (AI4X-PDF) is jointly supported by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU) and Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF).

It provides up to four years of funding for outstanding scientists who harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate breakthroughs across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics including medicine (STEM). 

Applications can be submitted online until October 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Singapore time.
More information about the funding can be found on the Nanyang Technological University website.

Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (Standard/Short-term)

Scholarship start date between July 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026
Application deadline: October 31, 2025,

Scholarship start date between October 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026
Application deadline:January 31, 2026

Scholarship start date between January 1, 2027 and March 31, 2027 
Application deadline:April 30, 2026

The program provides PhD students or PhD researchers with opportunities to conduct collaborative research

under the guidance of their hosts in universities and other institutions in Japan.

JSPS accepts applications for the program through via foreign nominating authorities and open calls.

Counterpart Agency

Deutsche Akademische Austauschdienst (DAAD) – Short-term

Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation (AvH) – Standard/Short-term

For further details, please visit:

DAAD-Website  (in German only) or Humboldt-Foundation Website.

Annette Kade Postdoctoral Exchange Fellowship Program

Application Deadline: 01 November 2025

The program is open to postdoctoral fellows or researchers with term-limited appointments at French or German institutions to undertake mentored research at the Richard Gilder Graduate School at the American Museum of Natural History (RGGS-AMNH). The research must be related to one (or more) of the research areas of the American Museum of Natural History.

Applications can be sent in through the online application portal until 1 November 2025, 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

For assistance with the application process, you may contact the colleagues from the RGGS-AMNH.(fellowships-rggs"AT"amnh.org)

Fulbright Germany - scholarships for doctoral students

Application deadline: 5 November 2025 2pm.

German doctoral students who would like to carry out a four- to six-month research project in the USA starting from 1 August 2026 can apply to the "Fulbright Doktorand:innenprogramm".

For more information about the program, the application documents to be submitted, the selection criteria, and further application deadlines, please visit the Fulbright Germany website (in German only).

DAAD – Research Grants for Doctoral Students

Program Objective:

This program supports research stays abroad lasting from 1 to 12 months during a doctoral program in Germany. Stays can be split into different time periods and take place in various countries.

Duration of Funding: 1–12 months per grant

Scholarship Benefits (among others):

• Monthly scholarship rate (amount varies by host country)
• Travel allowance depending on the destination country
• Benefits for Health, accident, and personal liability insurance
• €102 per month for research and conference expenses

Application Periods:

October 1 – November 17, 2025 (selection in February, funding starts from May 2026)
February 1 – March 16, 2026 (selection in May/June, funding starts from September 2026)

Further information is available on the DAAD website.

Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship

Application Deadline: 19 November 2025

The Azrieli international Postdoctoral Fellowship provides unmatched opportunities for the next generation of researchers. The fellowship offers generous funding and personalized support to outstanding scientists and scholars in any academic discipline. Leading Israeli academic institutions provide Azrieli Fellows with an unparalleled experience.

For more information, please visit the Azrieli Foundation website.

Online Application form

MIN Graduate Center (MINGZ)

The MIN Graduate Centre provides financial support to doctoral students of the MIN faculty for research stays abroad with a relevant connection to the doctoral topic for a maximum duration of two months. Financial support is also available for active participation in conferences abroad.

Information about grants, fellowships and awards for international researchers: Funding your Research in Germany

Overview of funding and exchange programs

DAAD ERA Scholarship Program "Green Hydrogen"

Application deadline: any time

With the new scholarship program "ERA Future Scholarships - Green Hydrogen" of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the DAAD supports research on green hydrogen. The program enables German students to network with local and international scientists. By establishing four working groups, the DAAD is also promoting networking between science and industry. The program is aimed at Doctoral students who are interested in hydrogen research.

As socio-economic, ethical, legal and ecological issues relating to hydrogen are also to be addressed, applications from all scientific disciplines are welcome.

Further information can be found on the DAAD website.

The Hans Böckler Foundation supports international doctoral researchers from various disciplines, with a particular focus on applications from the Global South. The application deadlines are February 28th and June 30th each year.

DAAD – Conference Travel Program

Application Deadline: Ongoing

Program Objective:

This program supports active participation in international academic conferences and congresses abroad, both in-person and online.

Funding Categories (depending on travel distance):

• Online participation
• In-person (short distance – up to 600 km airline distance, excluding the United Kingdom)
• In-person (medium distance – 601 to 3,700 km airline distance, including the United Kingdom)
• In-person (long distance – over 3,700 km airline distance)

Scholarship Benefits (vary depending on category):

• Conference registration fee
• Membership fee
• Travel allowance
• Daily allowance
• Allowance for materials

Further information can be found on the DAAD website.

Through the EUGLOH network, doctoral reseachers have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of subject-specific and interdisciplinary courses offered by the partner universities, held online, in hybrid format, or on-site.

Information about available courses and application deadlines can be found on the EUGLOH website.