Basic Sciences · Research & academia
Research Scientist
What people working as a Research Scientist can apply for, what each application asks for, and how Onward Scout prepares it from the résumé you already have.
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- FellowshipClosing soon: 15 November 2026Croucher Foundation 2027 Study Awards (doctoral & postdoctoral)Croucher FoundationCroucher Foundation awards that pay for Hong Kong's promising students and early-career scientists to do a PhD or postdoctoral research at leading institutions.doctoral and postdoctoral funding · Croucher scholar networkHong Kong SAR ChinaDetails and how to apply
- Visiting scholar programApply by 16 November 2026TWAS-SISSA-Lincei Research Cooperation Visits ProgrammeUNESCO-TWAS / SISSA / Accademia dei LinceiFunds three-month research visits to host labs in Trieste or Udine, Italy, for young researchers from least developed countries, covering travel and living costs.travel and subsistence for 3 months in ItalyTrieste, Udine, ItalyDetails and how to apply
- Visiting scholar programApply by 23 November 2026TWAS Visiting Expert ProgrammeUNESCO-TWASLets universities and research groups in developing countries host a leading international scientist for 2-4 weeks of teaching, supervision and research, with TWAS…expert's round-trip airfare covered · long-term research linksDetails and how to apply
- Visiting scholar programApply by 1 December 2026Institute for Advanced Study – School of Mathematics Membership 2027-28Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton)Residential memberships at IAS Princeton for mathematicians and theoretical computer scientists at all career stages, from ~35 postdoctoral spots to von Neumann and…on-campus housing · full-time research freedomPrinceton, United States · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
- Conference call for papersApply by 4 December 2026Robotics: Science and Systems (RSS) 2027RSS FoundationRSS 2027, a leading robotics research conference, takes place in Athens on July 6-11, 2027. Submission starts with an extended abstract in December 2026, followed by the…presentation at RSS 2027 in AthensAthens, Greece · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
- FellowshipApply by 15 January 2027Branco Weiss Fellowship – Society in ScienceBranco Weiss Fellowship (administered by ETH Zurich)A five-year fellowship for young postdocs pursuing unconventional research in any field at any institution worldwide, funding salary, staff and research costs.Up to CHF 600,000 stipendOpen worldwideDetails and how to apply
- GrantRollingEMBO Scientific Exchange GrantsEMBOCovers travel and living costs for life scientists to visit another lab for up to three months to learn techniques or collaborate.travel and subsistence for up to 3 monthsOpen worldwideDetails and how to apply
- GrantRollingWellcome Career Development AwardsWellcomeLong-term funding (usually eight years) for mid-career researchers in any discipline to lead an ambitious research programme, covering research costs and salary if…Research costs (typically under £250,000/year excluding salary) plus salary if needed, usually for 8 yearsUnited Kingdom · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
- FellowshipSee cycleAAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF)American Association for the Advancement of SciencePlaces scientists and engineers in year-long assignments across the US federal government to bring scientific expertise into policymaking.$101,401–$131,826 a year stipendWashington, D.C., United StatesAnnual application cycle; see the STPF application portal for the current deadline.Details and how to apply
What you can go after
Academia & research
- Conference submissions (CFP)Conference calls for papers42
- Journal submissionsJournals6
- Research grants (NSFC, national & industry funds)Grants28
- Visiting scholar & academic exchangeVisiting scholar programs10Exchange and summer programs2
- Find collaboratorsResearch collaborators
- Academic awardsAwards and lists14
- Industry partnerships & tech transferIndustry partnerships
Personal brand & influence
- Speaking (TEDx, industry conferences)Speaking opportunities1
- Columns, bylines & guest articlesMedia and guest-article openings
- Podcast guest spotsPodcast guest spots
- Publish a bookPublishers and literary agents
- Lists & awardsAwards and lists14
Personal funding
- FellowshipsFellowships48
- Personal subsidies & talent programsGovernment programs and subsidies2
- Creative grants & micro-grantsGrants28
Network & community
- Alumni associations, professional bodies & chambersCommunities and associations5
- Industry events & summits (incl. free & sponsored tickets)Industry events and summits
- Mentors & menteesMentorship programs10
Dark labels (research collaborators, industry partnerships, podcast guest spots, publishers and literary agents) are matched inside your own Scout board from live company postings and contacts, not listed publicly.
Typical materials
What these applications ask for, and who prepares it
- Short bioOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
- PaperOnly you can supply it: upload it once and it is attached wherever it is asked for.
- Grant or policy applicationOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
- Academic CVUpload yours, or let Onward Scout draft one from your profile for you to edit.
- Nomination packetOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
- AbstractUpload yours, or let Onward Scout draft one from your profile for you to edit.
- Cover letterOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
- Research proposalUpload yours, or let Onward Scout draft one from your profile for you to edit.
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