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Funded opportunities in STEM & Engineering

The full FellowshipDesk index of international fellowships, scholarships, and exchange placements relevant to stem & engineering. Listings span every career stage, from undergraduate scholarships through senior research fellowships, and are drawn from government ministries, foundations, and host universities worldwide.

FellowshipDesk catalogues 51 programs in this discipline. Use the filters in the sidebar to narrow further by region, host country, or career stage. All entries link to the sponsor's official application page.

ERC Starting Grants

European Research Council

The European Research Council's flagship grant for outstanding researchers 2–7 years post-PhD to start their own independent research team in Europe.…

Funding
Up to €1.5 million
Deadline
October
Host
Multiple EU

ERC Advanced Grants

European Research Council

ERC grants for established research leaders to pursue ground-breaking, high-risk projects of their own design in Europe.…

Funding
Up to €2.5 million
Deadline
May
Host
Multiple EU

DAAD RISE Germany

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Summer research internships placing North American and British undergraduates in German university research groups for 6–12 weeks.…

Funding
Full tuition + €934–€1
Deadline
Varies
Host
Germany

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

A flagship Japanese government postdoctoral fellowship for international researchers across the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.…

Funding
Full funding + ¥362,00
Deadline
May
Host
Japan

Holland Scholarship

Dutch Ministry of Education / Dutch Universities

A scholarship for international students from outside the European Economic Area to study at participating Dutch research universities.…

Funding
€5,000
Deadline
February–May
Host
Netherlands