Scholarships / Fellowships


Organisation offering: Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung

The Humboldt Research Fellowship for researchers of all nationalities and research areas: We support you with your research in Germany.

Through the Humboldt Research Fellowship, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation sponsors researchers with above-average qualifications from across the globe. As a fellow, you will benefit from individual support from the Humboldt Foundation and our diverse sponsorship portfolio.

The Humboldt Research Fellowship enables you to conduct your own research at various stages of your career in collaboration with a host at a German research institution of your choice.

Deadlines: The Selection Committee responsible for reviewing applications to this programme meets every March, July and November.

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Deadline: 01/11/2025

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Link: https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/humboldt-research-fellowship

Organisation offering: Human Frontier Science Program

The HFSP fellowship program supports proposals for frontier, potentially transformative research in the life sciences. Applications for high-risk projects are particularly encouraged. The projects should be interdisciplinary in nature and should challenge existing paradigms by using novel approaches and techniques. Scientifically, they should address an important problem or a barrier to progress in the field.

HFSP postdoctoral fellowships encourage early career scientists to broaden their research skills by moving into new areas of study while working in a new country.

Two different fellowships are available:

Long-Term Fellowships (LTF) are for applicants with a PhD on a biological topic who want to embark on a novel and frontier project focussing on the life sciences.

Cross-…

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Deadline: 07/05/2025

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Link: https://www.hfsp.org/funding/hfsp-funding/postdoctoral-fellowships

Organisation offering: European Commission

The Blue Book Traineeship programme is a five-month paid internship offered by the European Commission, providing young graduates from around the world with hands-on experience in EU policymaking and administration. 

Trainees work in a multicultural environment, develop professional skills, and gain insights into the operations of EU institutions.

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Deadline: 17/03/2025

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Link: https://traineeships.ec.europa.eu/index_en

Organisation offering: EIT Food

EIT Food Innovator Fellowship – Applications Open!
Are you a scientist, researcher, or professional with a game-changing idea in food innovation? The EIT Food Innovator Fellowship is your opportunity to turn knowledge into impact and shape the future of the agrifood sector!

What’s the Focus?
The programme is designed to help you:
- Develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills
- Gain expert mentorship and access to a strong innovation ecosystem
- Transform scientific discoveries into market-ready solutions

Who Should Apply?
- Researchers and scientists passionate about food innovation
- Professionals in the agrifood sector looking to advance their careers
- Entrepreneurs eager to develop business solutions for food sustainability

Why Join?
Be part of a high-impact network in agrifood…

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Deadline: 30/04/2025

E-mail address: malta@eitcommunity.eu

Link: https://learning.eitfood.eu/courses/innovator-fellowship?utm_campaign=5013933-Innovator%20Fellowship&utm_content=322651675&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-77040065

Organisation offering: EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative

EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative – Call for Training Proposals 2025
Are you an education provider, university, research center, or training organization looking to shape the next generation of deep tech innovators? The EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative is now accepting training proposals for 2025! This is your chance to contribute to Europe’s deep tech transformation by designing cutting-edge educational programmes.

What’s the Focus?
This call supports the development of training programmes in:
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Quantum Computing & Semiconductors
- Robotics & Automation
- Cybersecurity & Advanced Digital Skills
- Biotechnology & CleanTech

Who Should Apply?
- Universities, research institutions, and training providers
-…

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Deadline: 17/02/2025

E-mail address: malta@eitcommunity.eu

Link: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/eit-community-malta_eitdeeptech-techtalent-innovation-activity-7296079486800846848-nuyx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACHQ2acBIo8NjwVtloRazrIy7ARyWTdRrsw

Organisation offering: European Commission

Twice a year, the Council offers 5-month paid traineeships in Brussels:

  • 16 February to 15 July (first period)
  • 1 September to 31 January (second period)

Applications for September intake are now open. Visit the below link to read further.

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Deadline: 31/03/2025

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Link: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/general-secretariat/jobs/traineeships/?utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=20250212-gsc-traineeship&utm_content=visual-carousel#programmes

Organisation offering: MCAST - Malta College of Arts Sciences & Technology

The Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation (MEYR), in consultation with the Malta College of Arts Science & Technology (MCAST), and the Malta Chamber of SMEs, would like to announce that it is currently receiving project proposals under the MCAST Research Fellowship Scheme.

The scheme shall provide financial support (up to €30,000) for part-time Research Fellowships fostering joint Research & Innovation Projects between economic stakeholders and the MCAST in the following areas: Smart Manufacturing, and/or Sustainable use of Resources for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, and/or Future Digital Technologies, and/or Health and Well-being. Proposals are to be submitted by email to:
researchfellowshipscheme@mcast.edu.mt

Closing date for application…

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Deadline: 25/03/2025

E-mail address: researchfellowshipscheme@mcast.edu.mt

Link: https://mcast.edu.mt/research-fellowship-scheme/

Organisation offering: OGS - National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics

In the context of the ecological transition  and digital transformation, there are several opportunities in the blue economy sectors in the Mediterranean. Local governments should take advantage and raise awareness of such potential and work more closely with the industry and the private sectors to develop more innovative models to maximize job opportunities. Thus ensuring the sustainability of the blue economy sectors, moving towards a circular economy and protecting biodiversity and ecosystems while increasing income and developing local economies. 

In particular, our oceans are facing multiple challenges: while already dealing with climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss, an increasing number of countries are willing to invest in their ocean economies. In this sense, acquiring knowledge on how to preserve the health and wellbeing of our oceans plays a key role in ensuring the sustainable…

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Deadline: 28/02/2025

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Link: https://blueskills.ogs.it/summer-school

Organisation offering: FCT, Portugal

FCT, through its digital services unit FCCN, supports the organization of the  International HPC Summer School 2025 , which will take place in Lisbon, from 6 to 11 July 2025, bringing together participants from all over the world. Registration for this event, which is being held in Portugal for the first time, is open until 31 January 2025 .

All undergraduate and postdoctoral computer science students from institutions in Australia, Canada, the European Union, the United States of America and Japan are invited to apply for the 15th edition of the  International HPC Summer School .

This event addresses the main aspects of HPC ( High Performance Computing ) and big data analysis for a variety of scientific disciplines, and aims…

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Deadline: 31/01/2025

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Link: https://www.fct.pt/portugal-acolhe-a-international-hpc-summer-school-2025/

Organisation offering: OGS - National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics

The National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics - OGS is offering 5 Junior Research Fellowships as part of the "Laboratory on Quantitative Sustainability (TLQS)" project that is a regional hub for sustainability research and coordination.  This is a special project of OGS in collaboration with the Trieste International Foundation for the progress and freedom of sciences – FIT, supported by the Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca.

Universities and…

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Deadline: 08/01/2025

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Link: https://www.ogs.it/it/concorsi/bando-402024-selezione-pubblica-titoli-e-colloquio-il-conferimento-di-n-5-assegni-di