Top-up Financing for Incoming HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships – Application by Invitation
The Research Council of Norway provides supplementary funding for Norwegian institutions hosting HFSP Postdoctoral Fellows to boost advanced life sciences research and international collaboration.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (final deadline for invited applicants)
Funding Amounts: Up to NOK 1,500,000 per project (max NOK 500,000 per year, up to 36 months)
Summary: Supplementary funding for Norwegian research organisations hosting HFSP Postdoctoral Fellows to enhance international collaboration in advanced life sciences.
Key Information: By invitation only; host institution must be an approved Norwegian research organisation.
Description
This initiative provides top-up financing to Norwegian research organisations that host recipients of Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) Postdoctoral Fellowships. The aim is to ensure that HFSP fellows working in Norway receive competitive compensation and robust support for their research, thereby increasing the attractiveness of Norwegian institutions for international talent and strengthening Norway’s role in global life sciences research. Funding is intended to supplement the core HFSP award, supporting personnel costs and other research-related expenses.
