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
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- 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)
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
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- 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
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the Lalor Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check 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.
- 2Check 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.
- 3Check 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.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadlineJanuary 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.
Ready to apply?
Cross-check the latest eligibility rules and deadline on the sponsor's official portal before you start your application.
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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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