Chemistry funding

Public or private actors involved in French research apply under the chosen instrument’s rules. JCJC, PRME, PRC, PRCE and PRCI have different requirements. Relevant first-stage registration is mandatory; some foreign-lead-agency PRCI routes follow separate schedules. This is project funding, not a student fellowship.

Researchers of any nationality; the reference point for eligibility is the certified date of the successful PhD defence.

U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents pursuing an eligible research-based STEM master’s or doctorate at an accredited nonprofit U.S. institution. Eligible stages include final-year undergraduates, bachelor’s holders with no graduate enrollment, eligible joint bachelor’s–master’s students, and first-year graduate students with less than one academic year completed. Second-year graduate students are ineligible. Degree, field and proposed-research exclusions apply.

Postdoctoral researchers at accredited US doctoral-granting universities with a terminal research doctorate awarded on or after 1 January 2024 and at least two first-author publications. One applicant per lab per programme cycle. NIH K99/R00 or F recipients and first-cycle full-application invitees are ineligible; overlapping stipend support is prohibited.

US citizens or permanent residents who will be first- or second-year PhD students in fall 2027, undertaking a full-time, in-person US PhD addressing major near-term societal problems. The PhD portion of an MD/PhD can qualify.

Excellent qualifying degree completed within the standard study period, subject to approved exceptions. Apply within four months of starting the doctorate for the full term; applications after six months are ineligible. Only one application per supervisor per round. Nationality and German-study conditions apply.

PhD normally within four years, or the specified medical qualification/clinical pathway; at least 12 months of postdoctoral or post-medical research. Applicants must have Swiss nationality, a qualifying Swiss degree, or at least 12 months of qualifying post-degree research/clinical work in Switzerland. Full regulations and extension rules apply.

Mid-career researchers apply through an eligible Australian administering organisation. The PhD award date must fall between 1 March 2012 and 1 March 2022, or be equivalent after allowable career interruptions. A maximum of three applications is permitted. ARC medical-research exclusions apply.

Born in 1994 or later; thesis defended at an Italian university in 2025 or 2026, by 31 December 2026. A qualifying academic guarantor in Italy is required. For later defences, the degree certificate is due by 31 January 2027.

Researchers or joint candidates with significant results achieved within the preceding ten years. Candidates must be corresponding authors of submitted research and provide three to five references, with at most two from one country. Repeat-submission limits apply.

Researchers or joint candidates with significant results achieved within the preceding ten years. Candidates must be corresponding authors of submitted research and provide three to five references, with at most two from one country. Repeat-submission limits apply.

An ARC-eligible organisation applies through its university research office with industry partners, subject to the 2026 edition of the programme guidelines. This call funds centres; doctoral and postdoctoral researchers apply separately to opportunities created by successful centres.

An ARC-eligible organisation submits through its research office with industry partners. Partner cash contributions must reach 37.5% of requested ARC funding; combined cash and in-kind contributions must reach 50%. These are institutional grants, not individual trainee applications.

Nominees need a doctorate and a tenured, tenure-track or equivalent faculty appointment at an eligible US institution. Born in 1985 or later; exception requests are due 11 November. No self-nominations. Institutions nominate at most one person per category; approved nominators have additional routes.

International students commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research may apply. New applicants must submit a complete admission application and a separate scholarship application by the deadline; enrolled applicants submit the scholarship form.

Researchers of any nationality with 5–15 years since their certified successful PhD defence, subject to the 2027 call reference date and permitted extensions. A committed host in an eligible EU Member State or associated country must support an independent research team.

Internationally leading researchers with an influential record; predominantly living and working outside Germany for at least five years. No previous Humboldt academic award and no permanent German employment at selection. Established researchers in Germany nominate; no self-nominations.

Outstanding PhD in chemistry or a related field, normally within three years of application, and evidence of independence. A German university or non-university host and mentor commitment are required; return to the PhD institution or supervisor group is excluded.

Postdoc route: PhD within four years, or completion within six months. Experienced route: PhD within twelve years and an independent profile. Requires an eligible host and reviews. Previous Humboldt sponsorship excludes application; nationality, German-system integration and mobility conditions apply.

Habilitation or equivalent professorial qualification and an outstanding research record. German tenure-track professors, permanent W2/W3-equivalent postholders and researchers abroad already holding full professorships are ineligible.