Post-doc grants

The application deadline is May 8th 2025. Successful applicants should be able to start work no later than December 2025.

All applications will be answered, and applicants will be notified of the decision when it has been made. Applications will be valid for six months from the end of the application deadline. 

Salary will be in accordance with the wage agreement between the Minister of Finance and the relevant trade union. 

Appointments at the University of Iceland consider the Equal Rights Policy.

Please also note the University of Iceland Language Policy.

For further information, including directions for obtaining statements of support, please contact the Division of Science and Innovation (rannsoknasjodir@hi.is). 

Applications are submitted online; the application form and instructions can be found here.

Application form for the 2025 University of Iceland's Post Doctoral Fund: 

• A special committee, appointed by the rector will be responsible for evaluating, ranking, and awarding the grants. The committee will include one representative from each of the University’s schools, along with a chairperson pointed by the rector without a nomination. The evaluation process will primarily focus on the applicant's research proposal and publications, while also considering the time since the completion of the PhD. The selection process aims for an equal distribution of applicants across the University's schools, to the greatest extent possible.  The University of Iceland's schools are the School of Social Sciences, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities, School of Education and School of Engineering and Natural Sciences.
   

Applications must include:

1. CV and cover letter.
2. Research proposal. The proposal should outline the scientific innovation, value and objectives of the research, along with a general description of the project that can be made publicly available. The proposal is confidential, except for the general description.
3. List of publications.
4. A copy of the PhD diploma or a letter from the applicant's university confirming that the doctoral thesis defense will take place before October 1, 2025 (signed by supervisor and/or relevant faculty).
5. A statement of support from the University of Iceland school/faculty/institute confirming that the applicant will have access to the necessary facilities and equipment (see template).
    

All supporting documents must be in PDF format.
 

• Applicants are also required to arrange for two experts to submit reference letters confirming the quality of the applicant ‘s research and their ability to conduct the proposed postdoctoral research. It is preferred that one of the reviewers be associated with the applicant ‘s doctoral thesis. The reference letters should be emailed in PDF format directly to rannsoknasjodir@hi.is before the application deadline.
   

Contact the Division of Science and Innovation for further information.

• Ársæll Már Arnarsson, Chairperson
• Aðalheiður Jóhannsdóttir, The School of Social Sciences*
• María Guðjónsdóttir, The School of Health Sciences
• Svavar Hrafn Svavarsson, The School of Humanities*
• Freyja Hreinsdóttir, The School of Education
• Tómas Philip Rúnarsson, The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences*
   

* Had a seat on the previous board, will serve until the end of 2024.