Deadline:
February 28, 2026
Location(s)
Greece
Overview
The Foundation announces its annual Fellowships Program for research in Greece, which is addressed to foreign nationals university professors of all academic ranks & postdoctoral researchers
Details
How much strength does it take to open the door to a prestigious university? How many hours of research, study, and experimentation are required to turn an idea into reality? How many miles does a scholar need to travel to achieve their goals?
Since 1978, the Onassis Foundation has supported more than 8,000 scientists and researchers through its Scholarship Program, shaping an impressive collective impact. Our scholars have opened more than 7,922 doors at some of the world’s leading universities; spent approximately 20,200,000 hours studying and conducting doctoral research; developed more than 5,000 collaborations with academics; traveled approximately 82,918 miles for their studies; and presented over 4,450 innovative ideas through academic papers and dissertations.
Now it is the turn of the next generation of scholars to make these numbers even greater.
The new call
Apply for the Onassis Foundation Scholarships for the academic year 2026–27.
Focused on the sciences of the future, each year the Onassis Foundation welcomes young people who work systematically to build a better society. With an eye on the future, the Onassis Foundation invests both in the sciences we already know and those yet to be widely known. From nanotechnology and bioinformatics to computational linguistics and data analytics, the Scholarship Program promotes knowledge, development, and innovation. By supporting the work of young scholars, it not only shapes their lives but also has a positive impact on society at large, providing solutions to global challenges. After completing their studies, the Onassis Foundation continues to support the scholars’ careers, strengthening and enhancing their professional development and networking through their active community of over 2,700 members, building new bridges for the future.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
The Program covers scholarly research in Greece only and in the fields stated above.
For the academic year 2026-20271 up to 80 scholarships will be granted:
- For full-time postgraduate and doctoral studies at the place of study
- To holders of Greek citizenship and/or nationality3 or to candidates who have graduated from a Greek university and hold a High School Diploma from Greece, regardless of their citizenship, provided that they have a legal residence permit in Greece
- For studies conducted either entirely abroad or partially abroad, in the case of official transnational postgraduate or doctoral programs where one of the participating countries is Greece. Candidates who are currently enrolled or have been unconditionally accepted to pursue a doctoral degree at a Greek public university until 31/5/2026, and who are undertaking or planning to undertake part of their doctoral research at a University/Research Center Abroad, without obtaining an official degree from that institution, are also eligible to apply, provided the following conditions are met:
- a. There is a confirmed written agreement between the two academic institutions (in Greece and abroad), with the consent of the supervising professors, regarding the acceptance of the doctoral candidate for research at the foreign university, specifying the duration of their stay abroad for the research and the content of the research.
- b. At least 2 academic semesters of research abroad (consecutive or non-consecutive) remain as of the start date of the scholarship.
- In selected scientific fields and specializations, provided that there are outstanding applications that meet the relevant terms and conditions.
Dates
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
Duration and Amount of Scholarship
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
