Are you an early-career researcher looking for an international, fully funded postdoctoral fellowship? The Global Science Scholars Program 2025, launched by the prestigious Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network (CZ Biohub Network) and the Stellar Science Foundation (SS-F), is now open for applications!

Advance your career by conducting world-class research in the United States or Japan for up to two years with full financial support!

Global Science Scholars 2025 Overview

Location: United States or Japan
Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Stipend: $75,000/year (U.S.) | ¥9,600,000/year (Japan) + relocation support
Duration: Up to 2 Years
Open to: All Nationalities (specific degree location eligibility applies)
Deadline: Rolling Deadlines from December 17, 2024, to May 27, 2025
Number of Awards: Limited (early application highly encouraged)

What is the Global Science Scholars Program?

The Global Science Scholars (GSS) Program offers early-career scientists the chance to undertake groundbreaking bioengineering and biomedical research internationally. Designed to foster global scientific collaborations, this program supports scholars who wish to conduct research outside their degree-granting country—either at top Japanese institutions or at leading U.S. universities affiliated with the CZ Biohub Network.

Created by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) and Stellar Science Foundation (SS-F), this fellowship aims to catalyze disruptive discoveries at the interface of technology and science.

Fields of Research Available

Explore exciting opportunities across interdisciplinary fields including:

Bioengineering & Biomedical Sciences
Neuroscience & Neurobiology
Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence in Biology
Genomics, Immunology & Precision Medicine
Synthetic Biology & Nanotechnology
Environmental Science, Metabolomics & Analytical Chemistry
Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cell Research
Virology, Sleep Science, Optical Imaging, and more

Who Can Apply?

Hold a doctoral degree awarded on or after July 1, 2021.
Must have an undergraduate or PhD degree from a U.S. institution (for Japan placement) OR a Japanese institution (for U.S. placement).
Must be eligible for the appropriate visa (U.S. or Japan).
Must be able to start the fellowship by July 1, 2025.
Must demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary, high-impact research and international collaboration.
Proficiency in English is required.

Fellowship Types

Postdoctoral Research in Japan:
For candidates who earned degrees in the U.S. and want to work in Japanese labs.

Postdoctoral Research in the U.S.:
For candidates who earned degrees in Japan and want to work with CZ Biohub-affiliated labs in the U.S. (San Francisco, Chicago, New York areas).

How to Apply for Global Science Scholars 2025

Step 1: Register and log in at the CZI Application Portal.

Click Here to the Global Science Scholar Postdoctoral Fellowships Application Portal

Step 2: Select the “Global Science Scholars Program RFA” and click Apply.

Step 3: Complete the online application, including:

Applicant Details
Lab/Project Selection (choose top labs from U.S. or Japan list)
Research Summary
Full CV (no page limit, PDF format)
Two Letters of Recommendation
Confirmation for Handling of Personal Information

Step 4: Submit your application early — deadlines are on the last Tuesday of each month until May 27, 2025, or until fellowships are filled!

Funding and Benefits

Competitive Stipend:
- U.S.: $75,000/year + up to $10,000 relocation reimbursement over two years.
- Japan: ¥9,600,000/year + up to ¥1,498,000 relocation reimbursement.
Travel Support:
- ~$4,000 USD or ¥600,000 JPY per year to attend scientific convenings.
Research Support:
- Access to leading labs, facilities, and interdisciplinary communities.
Career Development:
- Mentorship, international networking, and open science initiatives.

Why Choose the Global Science Scholars Program?

Fully Funded International Postdoctoral Fellowship
Conduct Research at Top Institutions in the U.S. or Japan
Expand Your Global Scientific Network
Focus on Innovative, High-Impact Research
Boost Your Academic Profile and Future Career Opportunities
Promote Open Science and Accelerate Global Discoveries

Participating Labs

Top U.S. Labs Include:

Stanford University
University of California, Berkeley
Columbia University
Yale University
University of Chicago
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Top Japanese Labs Include:

The University of Tokyo
Kyoto University
Osaka University
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
National Center for Global Health and Medicine

For a complete list of labs and research fields, please click here.

Click Here for the More Details and Research Labs and fields

Don’t miss your chance to become a Global Science Scholar 2025 and take your research career to new heights in the United States or Japan — fully funded!