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Can I do a post doc abroad?
Both NSF and the National Institutes of Health allow you to take your postdoctoral fellowship to a foreign country; I used an NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biology to fund my position in England.
How do I apply for a postdoctoral fellowship?
National Post Doctoral Fellowship
- The applicant should be an Indian citizen.
- The applicant must have obtained Ph.
- The upper age limit for the fellowship is 35 years at the time of the submission of application, age will be calculated by taking the date of closure of the respective call.
When should you start applying for postdoc?
You should start thinking about your postdoc EARLY. I recommend applying for postdocs about a year before you want to leave your PhD lab. Yes, this seems early, but the process takes time, and PIs (principal investigators, i.e. lab heads) need to plan ahead to make decisions about how much space and funding they have.
Why do a postdoc abroad?
Doing an international postdoc will allow you to gain a global perspective. You’ll be exposed to new ideas, teaching styles and academic cultures that will shape your work. You will learn how research and funding work in other countries. Your personal development will also benefit from time spent abroad.
How much does a postdoc earn in Europe?
Comparison of Salary of Postdoc in Europe
Minimum Salary (Before Tax) in Euro | Maximum Salary (Before Tax) in Euro | |
---|---|---|
Germany | 49910 | 62466 |
Finland | 34800 | 60000 |
UK | 36105 | 48160 |
Ireland | 36000 | 47000 |
Who can apply for postdoctoral fellowship?
The candidate should not be more than 55 years of age as on 1st July of the year of application. The total duration of the fellowship is five years. There shall be reservation for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped candidates as per provision of the constitution and instructions issued by the Govt.
How to become a postdoc at a university?
You select the area of your research you want to do your postdoc and research various universities in us who offer that area and also who are carrying out good research in your area; contact the head of the department and express your desire to join the group as a post doc.
Is there an application fee for postdoctoral positions in Europe?
Yet t his advice indeed refers to positions in Europe as said the title. As a person who had applied to several PhD and post-doctoral positions in Europe, I’m pretty sure there’s no application fee at all, but in the States, yes.
How do I apply for a postdoctoral position in a lab?
Say you want a ‘postdoctoral position’, or even ‘a postdoc’, the informal term. To answer your question – the head of an individual lab is the one who makes hiring decisions for bringing postdocs into his or her lab. So write directly to the lab head (PI).
How do I find funding for a postdoc?
If someone approaches a group looking for a postdoc the response they might get is: “We’re interested in you but we don’t have any funding – if you can find some then you can come here.” If this is the case, most universities subscribe to Research Professional, a big database of funding opportunities.