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HFSP Research Grants (Program & Early Career, Award Year 2026)

International Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO) · International

HFSP Research Grants fund innovative, high-risk basic research into fundamental biological problems, with strong emphasis on novel, interdisciplinary approaches and international collaboration. Teams of 2–4 independent investigators from different countries, often spanning life sciences and fields such as physics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, and nanoscience, receive three years of support to pursue frontier research that cannot be achieved within a single lab or country.

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Funding

$300K – $500K

Closed

26 Mar 2026

Duration

3 years

Location

International

Who Can Apply

International team of 2–4 independent investigators; Principal Applicant must have their primary laboratory in an HFSP member country; project must address fundamental biological questions using innovative, interdisciplinary approaches; clearly basic (non-clinical, non-applied) research; strong cross-border and cross-disciplinary collaboration required.

What's Funded

basic research,international collaboration,interdisciplinary projects,exchange visits,meetings and workshops related to the project

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Expected Outcomes

publications,international partnerships,conceptual breakthroughs in life sciences,training of early-career researchers

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Key Information

Official Grant Page

International Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO)

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the HFSP Research Grants (Program & Early Career, Award Year 2026)?

The HFSP Research Grants (Program & Early Career, Award Year 2026) is a research grant offered by International Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO) in International, providing $300K – $500K in funding. HFSP Research Grants fund innovative, high-risk basic research into fundamental biological problems, with strong emphasis on novel, interdisciplinary approaches and international collaboration. Teams of 2–4 independent investigators from different countries, often spanning life sciences and fields such as physics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, and nanoscience, receive three years of support to pursue frontier research that cannot be achieved within a single lab or country.
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How much funding does the HFSP Research Grants (Program & Early Career, Award Year 2026) provide?

The HFSP Research Grants (Program & Early Career, Award Year 2026) provides $300K – $500K in funding. The typical project duration is 3 years.
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Who is eligible for the HFSP Research Grants (Program & Early Career, Award Year 2026)?

International team of 2–4 independent investigators; Principal Applicant must have their primary laboratory in an HFSP member country; project must address fundamental biological questions using innovative, interdisciplinary approaches; clearly basic (non-clinical, non-applied) research; strong cross-border and cross-disciplinary collaboration required.
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When does the HFSP Research Grants (Program & Early Career, Award Year 2026) close?

Applications closed on 26 Mar 2026.
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What activities are funded?

basic research,international collaboration,interdisciplinary projects,exchange visits,meetings and workshops related to the project
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