International Call for Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications (FONDECYT 2027)

The College of Agricultural and Natural Resources (FASN) at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC | Chile) invites highly motivated early-career researchers from around the world to apply for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship under the FONDECYT Postdoctoral Programme 2027 (call expected to open in July 2026).

UC | Chile is one of Latin America’s leading research institutions, internationally recognised for its academic excellence and impact. This distinction is reflected in its College of Agricultural and Natural Resources (FASN), which is ranked 1st in Chile and 3rd in Latin America in Agriculture and Forestry in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.

This opportunity is open to scientists with backgrounds in Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Economics, Engineering, and related fields who have recently obtained their PhD (from 2023 onwards) and are interested in conducting high-impact research in a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment.

About the Fellowship

The FONDECYT Postdoctoral Programme, administered by ANID (Chile’s National Agency for Research and Development), is one of the country’s most prestigious and competitive funding schemes. With more than two decades of excellence,it has consistently supported the development of outstanding early-career researchers.

Selected candidates at FASN will be required to prepare a research proposal in accordance with the guidelines of the FONDECYT Postdoctoral Programme call (expected by August 2026). Applicants will receive guidance and supervision from a FASN faculty member, who will act as Academic Sponsor and provide access to laboratory space, equipment, and the research infrastructure necessary for the successful execution of the project.

For reference, we are sharing the link to last year’s FONDECYT Postdoctoral call (the most recent available), which may be consulted until the current call is officially released.

Key features:

• Duration: 2–3 years
• Expected start date: April 1st, 2027

Funding includes:

• Salary: approximately USD 30,500 per year r (CLP$27.784.00)
• Research and operational funds: approximately USD 5,000 per year (CLP$4.500.00)
• Relocation allowance: USD 3,300 (one-time payment for international fellows) (CLP$3.000.000)

Eligibility Criteria

• Hold a PhD degree obtained in 2023 or later
• Demonstrate strong potential for independent research and collaboration
• Show experience or interest in interdisciplinary work
• Be able to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment
• Align their research with at least one of the FASN-hosted research topics

How to apply

Interested candidates must complete the online Postdoctoral Application Form or contact: xaalvare@uc.cl. Applicants must fill in the forma and upload some files:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• PhD diploma (including graduation date)

Important dates

The call is expected to open in July, with a submission deadline in August, according to the ANID schedule. The corresponding steps and timeline are outlined in the Gantt chart below:

Please find a PDF summarising the call here.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact us at xaalvare@uc.cl.

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Research Topics for Postdoctoral Applications

FASN offers a wide range of postdoctoral research opportunities across several thematic areas.

Please click on each area below to explore the available research topics and supervisors:

• Forestry Sciences
• Natural Resources:
• Agricultural Sciences,
• Viticulture and Oenology

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