Applications are currently being accepted for the MPI–Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Global Science Scholars Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About MPI–Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Global Science Scholars Program
The Global Science Scholars program is a three-year postdoctoral fellowship designed to advance early-stage careers and catalyze groundbreaking science globally. We are seeking to support cutting-edge science in bioengineering and biomedical domains, as well as interdisciplinary projects bridging experimental and theoretical science in the areas of molecular and cell biology, biophysics, mathematics and computer sciences.
Benefits of MPI–Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Global Science Scholars Program
Funding is for three years for the fellowship in residence in Germany and for three years for the fellowship in residence in the U.S. Each Global Science Scholar fellowship includes:
- Financial Support:
- Each postdoctoral fellowship in the U.S. is supported by a stipend of $75,000 USD per year and up to $5,000 USD on the first and third year of the Scholars’ term (up to $10,000 in total over the course of three years) to offset the cost of relocation for the first and final year of the fellowship.
- Each postdoctoral fellowship in Germany is supported by a full-time employment contract in accordance with public tariff system (TVöD Bund, salary scale EG13), of EUR 73,000 per year and up to EUR 5,000 on the first and third year of the Scholars’ term (up to EUR 10,000 in total over the course of three years) to offset the cost of relocation for the first and final year of the fellowship.
- Institutional benefits (may vary by institution).
- For U.S. institutions, postdoctoral fellowships will be employed by the relevant university, and benefits will vary according to their policies.
- For MPG Institutes, these include social benefits, pension scheme, health insurance, 30 days annual leave, and discounted public-transport job ticket
- Travel funds to participate in a required scientific convening associated with the fellowship program (up to $8,000 USD or EUR 8,000). Unused convening funds may be applied for travel and/or fees associated with a conference or course, as approved for the Scholar by the Scholar’s respective PI.
MPI–Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Global Science Scholars Program Requirements
- Degree:
- Candidates must have a doctoral degree conferred by August 1, 2026.
- Candidates must be eligible to start their fellowship position (including providing proof of doctoral degree conferral) by August 1, 2026. Candidates may apply while their doctoral degree is in progress. If selected and a candidate’s start is delayed due to visa processing, their start date may be postponed accordingly beyond August 2026.
- Because the Global Science Scholars program is an early-career fellowship, candidates must not have received their doctoral degree before March 1, 2022. Biohub and MPG will make exceptions to these criteria in cases of institutionally approved career breaks, e.g., family or medical leave, etc. (if this applies to you, please contact [email protected]).
- Engagement and Language Proficiency: Applicants must be available to participate in program activities. Applicants must have a level of English proficiency sufficient to conduct research and communicate effectively in English.
- Country of Degree: For placement in the U.S., the applicant must hold a doctoral degree from a German degree-granting institution. For placement in Germany, the applicant must have received their doctoral degree from a U.S. degree-granting institution.
- Visa and Employment: For placement in the U.S., the applicant must be eligible to receive a U.S. visa. For placement in Germany, the applicant must be eligible to receive a Schengen visa. In the U.S., successful candidates will be hired by the relevant partner university within the U.S., and the international visitor/postdoc office of the partner university will assist each successful applicant with the visa process. In Germany, successful candidates will be employed by the MPG, and the international office at the hosting Max Planck Institute in Dresden will assist with the visa process and other formalities to ensure a smooth relocation to Germany.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
20 May, 2026
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