Scholarships / Fellowships


Organisation offering: RUB Research School

The Open Science Autumn will provide expert knowledge and practical skills to raise the awareness of early career researchers for a comprehensive and recent understanding of Open Science and to support them to integrate Open Science techniques into their own research. Following the UNIC4ER Engaged Research Strategy, doctoral researchers and postdocs will discuss the impact of Open Science – for their research but also for society.

The Open Science Autumn combines expert discussions and qualification workshops. Experts of all universities share their knowledge and experiences on the most important aspects of Open Science. Their joint discussions with the participants contribute to shared understandings of Open Science and integrate doctoral researchers and postdocs into the ongoing discussions – taking into account the diversity of research. The expert discussions and workshops consider…

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Deadline: 23/10/2023

E-mail address: see link below

Link: https://www.research-school.rub.de/about/about-open-science/open-science-autumn

Organisation offering: The European Junior Water Programme (EJWP)

EJWP empowers young professionals with knowledge, skills and networks for water management.

Connected, insightful water leadership in Europe is increasingly vital in adapting to climate impacts, new circular economies, digitalisation and a more diverse labour market. We know that water and climate change impacts do not recognise political boundaries.

Young water professionals are key to future adaptation – and we support their development! Are you ready to invest in the collaborative strength of future water resources? See how our tailored programme can help junior water-sector personnel build key skills to accompany technical expertise in water management for resilient cities, agriculture and industry.

EJWP 3 pillars of development:

  • Knowledge creation and transfer: masterclasses on European policies…

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Deadline: 31/12/2023

E-mail address: see link below

Link: https://juniorwaterprogramme.eu/

Organisation offering: Physics for Future (P4F)

The Physics for Future (P4F) is an MSCA COFUND programme aimed at hiring 60 fellows over two recruitment cycles in autumn 2023 and 2025. We are looking for talented postdoctoral researchers who completed their Ph.D. in Physics, and have no more than 8 years experience in research since their Ph.D. award. The duration of the fellowships is 24 months and include secondments ranging from 1 to 3 months. 

Deadline of 1st call is 10 November 2023

The P4F programme is coordinated by the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences.

The fellowships are supported by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action Co-funding for regional, national, and international programmes (COFUND) under the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. The fellows…

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Deadline: 10/11/2023

E-mail address: see link below

Link: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/worldwide/africa/news/30-postdoctoral-fellowships-available-basic-and-applied-physics

Organisation offering: SyMeCo Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

SyMeCo is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND postdoctoral fellowship programme coordinated by Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software. SyMeCo is a cutting-edge initiative co-funded by the European Commission under the prestigious Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie programme and by Science Foundation Ireland.

SyMeCo will fund 16 fellowships of 2-year duration for postdoctoral researchers. While Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software, spearheads this programme, a Computer Science or Software Engineering degree is not mandatory. Symeco recognises the value of diverse perspectives and welcome candidates from complementary disciplines.

The programme aims to provide exceptional training and career development opportunities to postdoctoral researchers, fostering international mobility, intersectoral collaboration…

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Deadline: 03/10/2023

E-mail address: see link below

Link: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/worldwide/africa/news/16-postdoctoral-fellowships-available-computer-science

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

Taking into consideration the current economic crisis and the evolving political, social and environmental conditions in the Mediterranean Region, there is a need to put together multidisciplinary actors from different countries, make an ideal environment for constructive dialogue (science diplomacy) and create all conditions that include the role of people, economics and policies to attract investments while reconciling tensions and balancing priorities between economic growth, social implication and environmental conservation.

Tackling climate change, understanding ecosystem function, managing sustainability: all of these require a much more tangible initiatives and strategies. The new approach for a sustainable blue economy in the EU, launched in May 2021 by the European Commission…

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Deadline: 10/10/2023

E-mail address: see link below

Link: https://blueskills.ogs.it/advanced-master/about

Organisation offering: Research Innovation and Development Trust (RIDT)

  1. Applications are invited for a scholarship for a Ph.D. student to work on a project to study the regulation of phosphatase protein 2A in Breast Cancer. The scholarship is funded by the non-profit organisation Europa Donna Malta, facilitated by the Research Innovation and Development Trust (RIDT) of the University of Malta. The project is coordinated by the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery under the supervision of Prof. Godfrey Grech (Department of Pathology) and Prof. Therese Hunter (Department of Physiology and Biochemistry).
  2. Applicants must be in possession of a Master of Science…

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Deadline: 01/09/2023

E-mail address: scholarships.doctoralschool@um.edu.mt

Link: https://www.um.edu.mt/newspoint/notices/opportunities/2023/08/europa-donna-malta-phd-scholarship-breast-cancer-research

Organisation offering: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

FutureNeuro is a national research centre focused on chronic and rare neurological diseases, funded by Science Foundation Ireland and based at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. FutureNeuro brings together multidisciplinary scientific teams with clinicians and industry to deliver advances in diagnostic medicine, personalized and network therapeutics, cross-linked by a national e-Health infrastructure platform that is disease-focused.

RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences is the host lead site for FutureNeuro.  As Ireland’s only dedicated medical and health sciences university, RCSI is one of the leading health sciences institutions in the world. Based in Dublin, with students from over 80 countries and four overseas campuses, RCSI University has a global reach through its Alumni network in 97 countries…

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Deadline: 31/10/2023

E-mail address: neuroinsight@rcsi.ie

Link: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/worldwide/africa/news/5-msca-cofund-postdoc-fellowships-w/neuroinsight

Organisation offering: PROMISE - Photovoltaics Reliability Operations and Maintenance Innovative Solutions for Energy Alliance

PROMISE are pleased to inform all interested candidates that travel support for attending the Advanced School 1 is now available. This travel support is limited and will be granted based on the quality of the candidates’ profiles.

When? 06 – 10 November 2023
Time? 8.30 – 20.00, daily
Where? The Foundation for Innovation and Research – Malta. Mount St Joseph, Triq il-Missjunarji Maltin, Tarġa Gap, Mosta MST 9072, Malta

The Advanced School offers unique opportunities for individuals to enhance their knowledge, skills, and expertise in solar pv. We recognize the importance of providing access to these valuable learning experiences, and we are committed to supporting deserving candidates in their pursuit of educational advancement.

To be considered for travel support, candidates are required to submit their applications with the help of their cv or LinkedIn profile, and a…

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Deadline: 31/10/2023

E-mail address: info@pvpromise.eu

Link: http://pv-promise.eu/advanced-school-1/

Organisation offering: African Union

The African Young Women Leaders Fellowship Programme offers an interesting 12 months assignment with UNDP at its HQ in New York or in one of its regional or country offices. There will be no placement in hardship locations.

The AfYWL Fellowship Programme:

  • Do you want to work to advance the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2063?
  • Do you want to contribute towards youth empowerment and employment, gender equality and women empowerment, strategic communications and partnerships, and South-South Cooperation to unleash the development potential of Africa?
  • Do you want to develop your skills and join a new generation of global leaders?
  • Do you believe in the potential of young women in driving transformational change?
  • Are you able to mainstream youth priorities and gender in development?

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Deadline: 13/08/2023

E-mail address: see below link

Link: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/worldwide/africa/news/call-applications-african-young-women-leaders-afywl-fellowship-programme

Organisation offering: PRIMA

Are you interested in gaining profound insights into the complex challenges surrounding the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) nexus in Mediterranean irrigated agriculture? Do you want to explore innovative solutions to ensure water, energy, and food security while promoting environmental sustainability? If so, we invite you to apply for the upcoming advanced course, jointly organized by the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM), through the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza (CIHEAM Zaragoza), the PRIMA Foundation and the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA).

50 participants will be selected out of them 25 will participate in person and the remaining 25 will join remotely.

Course Details:

  • Objective: Integrating the WEFE nexus approach in…

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Deadline: 31/08/2023

E-mail address: see link below

Link: https://prima-med.org/join-us-for-the-advanced-course-on-wefe-nexus-approach-in-mediterranean-irrigated-agriculture/