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Open and upcoming opportunities for scientists

Selected official calls for researchers, postdoctoral fellows, research teams and science-driven organisations. The list is curated for relevance to Ukrainian and international applicants.

Last checked: 16 May 2026 Official programme links only Research, mobility, fellowships, networks

Japan-related opportunities

Government of Japan / MEXT

MEXT Scholarship 2027: Research Students

Embassy-recommended scholarship route for research students planning to study in Japan in 2027.

Best for: prospective graduate researchers and academic applicants
Status: country schedule depends on the Japanese Embassy or Consulate
Fit note: check the Ukrainian embassy announcement before submission
Official programme page

Matsumae International Foundation

Research Fellowship Program 2027

A six-month research fellowship in Japan for PhD holders with a confirmed Japanese host institution.

Best for: postdoctoral researchers in natural science, engineering, medicine and agriculture
Deadline: 30 June 2026, Japan Standard Time
Support: monthly allowance, arrival fund, round-trip airfare and insurance
Official programme page

The Sumitomo Foundation

Basic Science and Environmental Research Grants

Japan-linked research funding routes where a Japanese institutional partner may be essential.

Best for: researchers with a strong Japanese host or collaborator
Deadline: 30 June 2026 for current 2026 calls
Fit note: verify applicant status carefully before investing effort
Official foundation page

European and global research funding

European Commission / MSCA

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

Horizon Europe fellowships for postdoctoral researchers seeking international, interdisciplinary or intersectoral mobility.

Best for: postdoctoral researchers with a host organisation in Europe or beyond
Deadline: 9 September 2026
Call: HORIZON-MSCA-2026-PF-01
Official programme page

EMBO

Postdoctoral Fellowships

International mobility fellowships for excellent postdoctoral researchers in the life sciences.

Best for: life-science postdocs moving to a new host laboratory
Next cutoff: 10 July 2026, 14:00 CEST
Support: fellowship, relocation allowance and family support where eligible
Official programme page

European Research Council

ERC Advanced Grant 2026

Frontier research funding for established research leaders with a strong track record.

Best for: senior principal investigators hosted in an EU Member State or associated country
Opens: 28 May 2026
Deadline: 27 August 2026
Official programme page

Wellcome

Early-Career Awards

Funding for early-career researchers ready to develop their own health-related research programme.

Best for: early-career researchers in discovery or health-related research
Deadline: 21 July 2026, 15:00 BST
Fit note: administering organisation approval is required
Official programme page

Wellcome

Discovery Awards

Funding for established researchers and teams pursuing bold discovery research linked to health, life and wellbeing.

Best for: established researchers and research groups
Deadline: 22 September 2026, 15:00 BST
Fit note: strong institutional research management support is important
Official programme page

COST Association

COST Open Call 2026

Funding for international research networks, meetings, working groups and scientific collaboration.

Best for: researchers building a European or international research network
Submission window: 31 July to 28 October 2026
Fit note: supports networking rather than direct research costs
Official programme page

Important: deadlines and eligibility rules change. Before preparing an application, use the official programme page and confirm the applicant country, host institution requirements and submission route.

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