- Research and Innovation
- Post-Doctoral Programs
Post-Doctoral Programs
Postdoctoral fellowships are intended for researchers who have defended their doctoral thesis within the past seven years. These fellowships provide opportunities to gain new experience, strengthen competences and establish a position in the international research community.
National Funding
In Lithuania, the main funding instrument is the postdoctoral fellowship programme of the Research Council of Lithuania (RCL). It provides early-career researchers with the opportunity to carry out fundamental or applied research at a university for a period of two years. The value of a single project may reach up to EUR 130,000, and in 2025 more than EUR 8 million has been allocated to the programme.
International Opportunities
Researchers may also apply for the European Commission’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) postdoctoral fellowships. These provide funding for projects across various scientific fields, ensure international mobility, offer mentoring and support the development of collaborative networks. During the fellowship, early-career researchers can work at host institutions abroad, carry out interdisciplinary research and strengthen their academic reputation at the international level.
VILNIUS TECH Experience and Results
VILNIUS TECH actively implements postdoctoral projects and attracts both national and international funding. In 2024, 13 projects were carried out at the University in the fields of engineering, technology, environmental and social sciences. At the national level, the Research Council of Lithuania received 197 applications, with funding awarded only to the highest-ranked proposals.