SPIE-Franz Hillenkamp Fellowship
Annual SPIE fellowship funds postdoctoral research advancing the clinical translation of innovative biomedical optics and biophotonics technologies.
Funder: International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE)
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application deadline — all supporting documents and completed application due by 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Funding Amounts: US $100,000 for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship; funding supports salary, benefits, and project costs.
Summary: Annual fellowship supporting postdoctoral research in biomedical optics and biophotonics with a focus on clinical translation.
Description
The SPIE-Franz Hillenkamp Postdoctoral Fellowship is a prestigious, annual award supporting original, problem-driven research in biomedical optics and biophotonics. The fellowship honors Franz Hillenkamp—pioneer in medical laser applications and translational research—and aims to accelerate the translation of innovative optical technologies from laboratory research to clinical practice, ultimately improving diagnostics and therapeutics in medicine and biology. The award is intended for early-career investigators (postdoctoral level) and provides both research funding and structured training in translational science.
