Amsterdam UMC Fellowship 2026

Are you this outstanding, internationally recognized, postdoctoral researcher who wants to further develop their own research line and to set up their own research group within Amsterdam UMC?
The Amsterdam UMC Fellowship offers the opportunity for two outstanding, internationally recognized, postdoctoral researchers to further develop their own research lines and to set up their own research groups within Amsterdam UMC. The application form that can be downloaded from Amsterdam UMC Fellowship ( ). This form should include a description of the proposed research that the applicant intends to conduct at Amsterdam UMC.
A letter of support from the head of the receiving department at Amsterdam UMC is requested. This letter should also describe the departments career policy, support and mentoring. The head of the department and/or the candidate should inform the research institute director of the fellowship application. A letter of the director of the research institute may be added to the documents.
Researchers are eligible if they received a PhD degree less than six years ago. Researchers with a contract at Amsterdam UMC Research BV or a temporary contract with Amsterdam UMC are eligible.
For example a (nearly) successful completion of a prestigious personal grant at junior postdoc level (preparing for a proposal for VIDI, ERC Starting grant or an equivalent.)
Experience with innovative and translational research.
Alignment with the research strategy of Amsterdam UMC.
Alignment of their research topic with one, or max. two of the eight research institutes of Amsterdam UMC Research institutes ( ).
Experience in research management.
Demonstrable affinity with education.
The award can be spent a.o. on salary of the applicant, a PhD student and/or bench fee. It spans a four-five-year period with an interim evaluation after two years. Amsterdam UMC offers a stimulating 4-5-year career and personal development trajectory in a challenging research environment.
~ One-year contract with the prospect of a permanent contract.
~ Classification in salary scale 11, 12: € 4.818 to € 7.424 gross for full-time employment (depending on education and experience).
~ Free and unlimited access to our online learning environment GoodHabitz.
~ An active staff association and Jong Amsterdam UMC association, both of which organize fun (sports) activities and events.

Amsterdam Research ( ) brings together opinion leading academic research in the field of Health & Life Sciences developed in the Amsterdam region. In doing so - and on the authority of the two medical centers and the two universities - Amsterdam has eight Research Institutes, each with dedicated expertise and focus on particular disease indications.
Amsterdam UMC is one of the foremost research organizations in the Netherlands, as well as one of its largest hospitals. It is a world in which patient care, research and education are integrated, and in which people are always central. It is full of possibilities for talented individuals who are looking for a place where they can excel. Amsterdam UMC advocates a broader evaluation of academic staff, in line with the current national and international discussion on Recognition & Rewards. This includes impact, outreach, leadership, research and education.
Our research covers the whole spectrum of biomedical research: from fundamental science and proof-of-concept studies to applied clinical studies, health services research and medical informatics. In this way, we aim to respond effectively to the current and future medical needs.
Our biomedical researchers have access to high-quality facilities and the relevant patient material. The scientific careers of talented young researchers are stimulated by the 'Principal Investigator' system, which challenges them to develop their own lines of research. Amsterdam UMC Fellowship ( ).
For more information about this position please contact Raiza Hasrat, research policy advisor, via (mailto: ). xfgnyzt