Travel For Research

International Exchange & Mobility Fellowships

Agency Scheme Eligibility Deadline Duration
Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (Germany) Travel Grants PhD students or early postdoctoral researchers. 6 weeks before travel (not earlier than 6 months before departure) Up to 3 months
UK–India Newton-Bhabha Fund PhD Placement Programme INSPIRE SRF PhD scholars and other PhD scholars in Life Sciences or Social Sciences (mid 2nd or 3rd year). Early August 2–4 months
EMBO Scientific Exchange Grants Active researchers with at least one year of research experience at PhD level or equivalent. 30 days before intended start date 1 week – 3 months
International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) IBRO Exchange Fellowships PhD neuroscience students or early postdoctoral fellows within 5 years of starting postdoc. 15 Apr 2026 4–6 months exchange
International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB) Wood–Whelan Research Fellowships Graduate students or junior researchers within 10 years of receiving PhD from IUBMB member countries. 15 Mar & 15 Sep annually 1–4 months
IUSSTF BHAVAN – Student Internships Indian PhD/MTech/MS/MArch students working in building energy efficiency with at least two semesters remaining. To be announced 3–6 months
IUSSTF Bhaskara Advanced Solar Energy (BASE) Fellowship – Student Internships Indian PhD scholars working in solar energy research. To be announced 3–6 months
IUSSTF B-ACER – Bioenergy Awards for Cutting Edge Research Internships Indian PhD students working in biofuel related research. To be announced 3–6 months
IUSSTF GETin – Genome Engineering/Editing Technology Student Internship Indian PhD students working in biotechnology or related fields. To be announced Up to 6 months
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Researcher Mobility Grants RSC members, PhD students, early-career researchers, or industry professionals in chemical sciences. 27 Apr & 3 Aug 2026 Visits up to 3 months
Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) International Short Visit Scheme Researchers with doctorate aiming to initiate or strengthen international collaboration. No fixed deadline 1 week – 3 months
The Company of Biologists Travelling Fellowships Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers visiting another laboratory. Feb 6, May 1, Aug 7 (2026)