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Lalor Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship

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

The Lalor Foundation: USD67,000/year total fellowship budget, including stipend, fringe benefits and institutional overhead capped at 5%; competitive renewal possible for one further year. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Provider
The Lalor Foundation
Host country
Worldwide
Deadline
January 15, 2027, 11:59 p.m. EST; all four support letters required by deadline, preferably January 1.
Region
Global

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Any citizenship; PhD/MD-equivalent training and experience; no faculty appointment at instructor, lecturer or higher level. Preference for doctorates held no longer than two years. Eligible nonprofit research institution must sponsor the application; one application per laboratory/mentor annually.
Funding
Varies
Study level
Postdoctoral
Deadline
January 15, 2027, 11:59 p.m. EST; all four support letters required by deadline, preferably January 1.

Key eligibility criteria

  • Any citizenship; PhD/MD-equivalent training and experience; no faculty appointment at instructor, lecturer or higher level. Preference for doctorates held no longer than two years. Eligible nonprofit research institution must sponsor the application; one application per laboratory/mentor annually.

Recorded funding information

  • Varies

About the Lalor Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (2026)

Lalor Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship Provider: The Lalor Foundation Study destination: Worldwide Study level: Postdoctoral Award USD67,000/year total fellowship budget, including stipend, fringe benefits and institutional overhead capped at 5%; competitive renewal possible for one further year. Eligibility Any citizenship; PhD/MD-equivalent training and experience; no faculty appointment at instructor, lecturer or higher level. Preference for doctorates held no longer than two years. Eligible nonprofit research institution must sponsor the application; one application per laboratory/mentor annually. 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 January 15, 2027, 11:59 p.m. EST; all four support letters required by deadline, preferably January 1. Cycle: 2027 competition How to apply Official programme information: https://lalorfound.org/postdoctoral-fellowship-program/229-2/ Application route: https://lalorfound.org/postdoctoral-fellowship-program/application-instructions/ Details checked against official sources on 2026-10-14. Check the provider's current instructions before applying.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Varies

Lalor Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship eligibility

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  • Any citizenship; PhD/MD-equivalent training and experience; no faculty appointment at instructor, lecturer or higher level. Preference for doctorates held no longer than two years. Eligible nonprofit research institution must sponsor the application; one application per laboratory/mentor annually.

Lalor Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship document information

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    How to apply for the Lalor Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://lalorfound.org/postdoctoral-fellowship-program/229-2/ 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 citizenship; PhD/MD-equivalent training and experience; no faculty appointment at instructor, lecturer or higher level. Preference for doctorates held no longer than two years. Eligible nonprofit research institution must sponsor the application; one application per laboratory/mentor annually.. 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: January 15, 2027, 11:59 p.m. EST; all four support letters required by deadline, preferably January 1.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Lalor Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: January 15, 2027, 11:59 p.m. EST; all four support letters required by deadline, preferably January 1.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      January 15, 2027, 11:59 p.m. EST; all four support letters required by deadline, preferably January 1.

      Provider deadline information: January 15, 2027, 11:59 p.m. EST; all four support letters required by deadline, preferably January 1.. 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

    US-based foundation allows eligible nonprofit hosts worldwide, including USA and Canada. Current portal opening and deadline: https://lalorfound.org/postdoctoral-fellowship-program/application-instructions/ . Award is not entirely personal salary. Non-US hosts must document nonprofit status.
    Last checked 10/14/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Lalor Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship?+

    Any citizenship; PhD/MD-equivalent training and experience; no faculty appointment at instructor, lecturer or higher level. Preference for doctorates held no longer than two years. Eligible nonprofit research institution must sponsor the application; one application per laboratory/mentor annually.

    What funding does the Lalor Foundation 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: January 15, 2027, 11:59 p.m. EST; all four support letters required by deadline, preferably January 1.. 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://lalorfound.org/postdoctoral-fellowship-program/229-2/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Any citizenship; PhD/MD-equivalent training and experience; no faculty appointment at instructor, lecturer or higher level. Preference for doctorates held no longer than two years. Eligible nonprofit research institution must sponsor the application; one application per laboratory/mentor annually.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: January 15, 2027, 11:59 p.m. EST; all four support letters required by deadline, preferably January 1.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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