Unilever Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2026

The Unilever Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program is an industry-focused research opportunity based in Mumbai or Bangalore, India, for high-potential early-career researchers who have completed a PhD in science or engineering. Fellows work on applied research challenges within Unilever’s R&D environment, with a monthly stipend and access to industrial facilities and mentoring. The initial period is 12 months, with potential extension up to 18 months depending on project needs.

Monthly stipend of ₹90,000; mentoring from senior scientists; access to R&D facilities; exposure to industrial projects; opportunity to translate academic research into consumer-focused applications.

Open to early-career researchers who have completed a PhD in science or engineering within the last three years and have 0-3 years of postdoctoral experience.

Apply through Unilever’s official careers platform.