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Jane Coffin Childs Postdoctoral Fellowship

Last verified 14 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research: Three-year stipends USD72,000/74,000/76,000 plus research and travel allowances. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Provider
Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research
Host country
United States
Deadline
February 1, 2027, 3 p.m. EST; opened October 1, 2026.
Region
Americas

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Any nationality; non-US citizens need US host; maximum 12 months postdoc experience; PhD within 24 months or MD within three years by deadline. A committed US sponsor is required. Training in the PhD laboratory and an already accepted postdoctoral research fellowship are excluded. Degree candidates must graduate before fellowship start and begin the lab position before 1 July 2027.
Funding
Varies
Study level
Postdoctoral
Deadline
February 1, 2027, 3 p.m. EST; opened October 1, 2026.

Key eligibility criteria

  • Any nationality; non-US citizens need US host; maximum 12 months postdoc experience; PhD within 24 months or MD within three years by deadline. A committed US sponsor is required. Training in the PhD laboratory and an already accepted postdoctoral research fellowship are excluded. Degree candidates must graduate before fellowship start and begin the lab position before 1 July 2027.

Recorded funding information

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About the Jane Coffin Childs Postdoctoral Fellowship (2026)

Jane Coffin Childs Postdoctoral Fellowship Provider: Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research Study destination: United States Study level: Postdoctoral Award Three-year stipends USD72,000/74,000/76,000 plus research and travel allowances. Eligibility Any nationality; non-US citizens need US host; maximum 12 months postdoc experience; PhD within 24 months or MD within three years by deadline. A committed US sponsor is required. Training in the PhD laboratory and an already accepted postdoctoral research fellowship are excluded. Degree candidates must graduate before fellowship start and begin the lab position before 1 July 2027. Eligible African countries: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. All other academic, residency and programme requirements also apply. Application timing February 1, 2027, 3 p.m. EST; opened October 1, 2026. Cycle: 2027 How to apply Official programme information: https://www.jccfund.org/eligibilty-criteria/ Application route: https://application.jccfund.org Details checked against official sources on 2026-10-14. Check the provider's current instructions before applying.

Funding information

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Jane Coffin Childs Postdoctoral Fellowship eligibility

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  • Any nationality; non-US citizens need US host; maximum 12 months postdoc experience; PhD within 24 months or MD within three years by deadline. A committed US sponsor is required. Training in the PhD laboratory and an already accepted postdoctoral research fellowship are excluded. Degree candidates must graduate before fellowship start and begin the lab position before 1 July 2027.

Jane Coffin Childs Postdoctoral Fellowship document information

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    How to apply for the Jane Coffin Childs Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.jccfund.org/eligibilty-criteria/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Any nationality; non-US citizens need US host; maximum 12 months postdoc experience; PhD within 24 months or MD within three years by deadline. A committed US sponsor is required. Training in the PhD laboratory and an already accepted postdoctoral research fellowship are excluded. Degree candidates must graduate before fellowship start and begin the lab position before 1 July 2027.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: February 1, 2027, 3 p.m. EST; opened October 1, 2026.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Jane Coffin Childs Postdoctoral Fellowship deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: February 1, 2027, 3 p.m. EST; opened October 1, 2026.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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    5. Provider deadline
      February 1, 2027, 3 p.m. EST; opened October 1, 2026.

      Provider deadline information: February 1, 2027, 3 p.m. EST; opened October 1, 2026.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Dates: https://www.jccfund.org/eligibilty-criteria/important-dates-and-documents/ . Funding: https://www.jccfund.org/eligibilty-criteria/patent-and-publication-policy/ . Host commitment required; PhD candidates may apply if degree completed before fellowship.
    Last checked 10/14/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Jane Coffin Childs Postdoctoral Fellowship?+

    Any nationality; non-US citizens need US host; maximum 12 months postdoc experience; PhD within 24 months or MD within three years by deadline. A committed US sponsor is required. Training in the PhD laboratory and an already accepted postdoctoral research fellowship are excluded. Degree candidates must graduate before fellowship start and begin the lab position before 1 July 2027.

    What funding does the Jane Coffin Childs Postdoctoral Fellowship offer?+

    Listed funding: Varies. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: February 1, 2027, 3 p.m. EST; opened October 1, 2026.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.jccfund.org/eligibilty-criteria/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Any nationality; non-US citizens need US host; maximum 12 months postdoc experience; PhD within 24 months or MD within three years by deadline. A committed US sponsor is required. Training in the PhD laboratory and an already accepted postdoctoral research fellowship are excluded. Degree candidates must graduate before fellowship start and begin the lab position before 1 July 2027.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: February 1, 2027, 3 p.m. EST; opened October 1, 2026.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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