International funders
International research funders
In the EU
COST
is one of the longest-running instruments supporting co-operation among scientists and researchers across Europe. COST invites proposals for new COST Actions contributing to the scientific, economic, cultural or societal development of Europe
Learn more and apply on Cost's webpage
Erasmus+
The objective is to achieve better understanding and mutual enrichment between the European Union and third countries co-operation in the field of higher education through promoting the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills at higher education level.
Learn more about Erasmus+ on the European Commission's webpage
Contact the International Office through LU's webpage if you intend to participate
Eureka
is a pan-European network for market-oriented, industrial R&D. Funding from national sources implemented in Eureka clusters, umberellas and individual projects.
Learn more about Eureka on their webpage
European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
EMBO promotes bioscience in Europe through targeted programmes and activities. For example:
Fellowships
- EMBO Long-term Fellowships
- EMBO Short-term Fellowships
Young researchers
- Young investigators programme
Learn more and apply on EMBO's webpage
European Science Foundation (ESF)
The ESF promotes high quality science at a European level. It acts as a catalyst for the development of science by bringing together leading scientists and funding agencies to debate, plan and implement pan-European initiatives.
Learn more and apply on ESF's webpage
HERA - Humanities in the European Research Area
HERA is a partnership between fifteen Humanities Research Councils across Europe and the European Science Foundation, with the objective of firmly establishing the humanities in the European Research Area and in the 6/7th Framework Programmes.
Learn more and apply on HERA's webpage
Human Frontier Science Programme (HSFP)
The HSFP supports basic research focused on complex mechanisms of living organisms. Emphasis is placed on novel collaborations that bring together scientist from different disciplines (e.g. from chemistry, physics, computer science, engineering) to focus on problems in the life sciences. Two types of support are available:
Research grants
- Program Grants
- Young Investigators' Grants
Fellowships
- Long-term fellowships
- Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships
- Short-term Fellowships
- Career Development Awards
Learn more and apply on HSFP's webpage
In the USA
Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Amelia Earhart Fellowship program helps talented women, pursuing advanced studies in the typically male-dominated fields of aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering, achieve their educational goals.
Learn more and apply on Zonta's webpagey
National Institute of Health (NIH)
NIH a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. Composed of 27 Institutes and Centers, the NIH provides leadership and financial support to researchers in every state and throughout the world.
Contact Research Services through their blog if you intend to participate
Learn more and apply on NIH's webpage
National Science Foundation (NSF)
NSF gives support for all fields of fundamental science and engineering, except for medical sciences. The Foundation also supports cooperative research between universities and industry, US participation in international scientific and engineering efforts, and educational activities at every academic level.
Contact Research Services through their blog if you intend to participate
Learn more and apply on NSF's webpage
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The Gates Foundation is one of the largest private foundations in the world. Its global goal is to enhance healthcare and reduce extreme poverty.
Grantmaking Areas:
- Global Development Program
- Global Health Program
