HFSP Research Grant Program 2026

Deadline: Mar 17, 2026

other

fully funded

International

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) is now accepting applications for its Research Grant Program 2026. This program supports innovative basic research into fundamental biological problems, emphasizing novel and interdisciplinary approaches that involve scientific exchanges across national and disciplinary boundaries.

📖 About HFSP Research Grant Program

HFSP Research Grants aim to foster groundbreaking research by encouraging collaboration across borders and disciplines. The program is designed to support basic research into fundamental biological challenges.

🎁 Benefits of HFSP Research Grant Program

The funding provided depends on the size of the research team:

Two-member teams: USD 300,000 per year
Three-member teams: USD 400,000 per year
Teams of four or more members: USD 500,000 per year

Note: All team members must have their laboratories in different countries to qualify for full funding.

✅ HFSP Research Grant Program Requirements

Eligible Research Teams

Applications must be submitted by international teams consisting of two to four members. Each team must meet the following criteria:

All members lead independent research groups.
All members hold a doctoral degree.
Each member is based in a different country.
Collaboration among all members is essential to achieving project goals.

Teams are generally expected not to have prior close collaborations or joint publications, reinforcing HFSP’s focus on creating new scientific partnerships.

Interdisciplinarity and Internationality

HFSP places strong emphasis on:

Intercontinental collaboration
Integration of different scientific disciplines
Complementary expertise across the team

Projects should demonstrate why close and continuous collaboration across borders and disciplines is critical to success.

📝 Application Date and Process

Step 1: Letter of Intent (LOI)

All applicants must first submit a compulsory Letter of Intent (LOI) through ProposalCentral. The LOI is screened for:

Eligibility
Alignment with HFSP’s scientific scope
Compliance with team composition requirements

Only proposals that pass this screening move forward.

Step 2: Competitive Scientific Evaluation

Eligible LOIs undergo competitive scientific assessment based on HFSP criteria. Successful teams are then invited to submit a Full Proposal.

Step 3: Full Proposal Submission

Invited applicants submit a detailed Full Proposal outlining:

Scientific objectives and novelty
Interdisciplinary integration
Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Collaborative structure and team roles

📅 Application Deadline

The deadline for applications is 17 March, 2026.

🌐 Application Portal

View details of the HFSP Research Grant Program.
Apply via ProposalCentral.

This opportunity is ideal for researchers aiming to collaborate internationally and tackle fundamental biological challenges through innovative and interdisciplinary approaches.

Benefits

Two-member teams: USD 300,000 per year
Three-member teams: USD 400,000 per year
Teams of four or more members: USD 500,000 per year

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