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Fellowship Opportunities for Postdocs

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These funding opportunities may be of interest to postdoctoral scholars at UT. We encourage you to explore and apply for these fellowships designed to support and elevate early-career research. If you pursue or receive one of these awards, we’d love to hear from you at postdocs@utk.edu. Your feedback helps us tailor future communications to better support postdocs in achieving their professional goals.

2026 ExCEL Scholar Award Competition

The Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) invites postdoctoral researchers to apply for the prestigious ExCEL Scholar Award. Awardees will present their research at a symposium on March 16, 2026, in the Bronx, NY, focusing on MECCC’s core research areas. Travel and lodging expenses are covered. Deadline: November 14, 2025. View 2026 MECCC ExCEL Scholars Award Competition flyer.
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The Gerber Foundation

The Gerber Foundation supports innovative research that improves the nutrition, care, and development of infants and young children—from before birth to age three. Grants are open to U.S.-based, tax-exempt organizations (including universities) and offer both Major and Novice Research Awards. Projects should focus on practical, new solutions that enhance health, nutrition, or developmental outcomes. For more information and to apply, visit The Gerber Foundation.

Johns Hopkins University – Postdoctoral Funding Opportunities

This database allows users to refine fellowship searches by discipline and citizenship, providing tailored funding opportunities for postdoctoral scholars.
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University of Illinois – Fellowship Finder

A comprehensive tool to search for fellowships based on specific criteria such as academic discipline and citizenship status, helping postdocs find suitable funding options.
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CGE International Funding Opportunities

Looking to fund your international research, travel, or collaboration? The Center for Global Engagement (CGE) offers a variety of funding opportunities for postdocs. Explore the full list and apply here!

For additional funding opportunities

You may want to subscribe to ORIED’s Funding Opportunities Digest as well as CGE’s International Funding Opportunities Newsletter. Additionally, you may want to avail yourself of the Pivot database for additional funding opportunities.