Advice for doctoral students
Postdocs | Junior Research Groups
Permanent funding programmes for Postdocs
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A large number of foundations and funding organizations offer many different funding opportunities for the post-doctoral phase.
DFG Info Events on Scientific Careers
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Prospects: Lecture Series on the DFG funding instruments for early career researchers
Join the online talk and get to know the DFG and its funding portfolio for postdocs. An overview of all funding instruments for the time after the PhD is offered, as well as specific focus talks on the Walter Benjamin Programme, the Emmy Noether Programme and the Heisenberg Programme. Advice is provided on how to prepare your proposal for the review process and your questions will be answered. PhD candidates and postdocs of all disciplines are welcome to join!
The Webex participation link will be published on the website shortly before the event. Registration is not necessary and not possible. Please note that the possible number of participants is technically limited to 1,000 people.
PostDoc in the USA? Yes, please!
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Seize the opportunity and experience the USA with the Fulbright Research and Teaching Program.
Postdoctoral scholars interested in a three- to nine-month teaching or research stay at an academic institution in the U.S. are invited to apply. Apply now and become part of the worldwide Fulbright network.
Applications can be submitted at any time, but at least nine months before the planned start of the stay.
For questions about the Research and Teaching program, please contact germanscholars@fulbright.de.
Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship
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Apply now: Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025-26
Are you a talented postdoctoral researcher looking to advance your research in Israel? The prestigious Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship offers you the opportunity to develop your scientific career in a dynamic and inspiring environment!
The fellowship at a glance:
Duration: 2 years with the option of a third year
Monthly stipend: 14,000 ILS
Places: 24 outstanding postdocs from all over the world each year
Access to: Networking events, scientific exchange and personal support
The program is aimed at researchers from all disciplines who wish to conduct research at eligible institutions in Israel. In addition to financial support, the fellowship provides you with a platform for international networking and collaboration.
Application deadline: January 22, 2025
To apply, you must first find an academic sponsor in Israel. The application phase is open to postdocs worldwide!
Interested?
Find all details about the application process here:
- Call for applications
- Guide for scholarship holders
- Application portal and instructions
Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity and apply for the Azrieli Fellowship now!
We look forward to receiving your application and wish you every success!
