# The Wallenberg – Bienenstock Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Stanford, USA

**Funder:** Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
**Deadline:** 16 November 2026
**Eligible countries:** SE
**Official call:** https://kaw.wallenberg.org/en/calls/wallenberg-bienenstock-postdoctoral-fellowship-program-stanford-usa
**Last verified:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

The Wallenberg – Bienenstock Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Stanford, USA from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, a major Swedish private research funder. The applicant must hold a long-term association with a Swedish higher-education institution (≥70% of working time in Sweden).

## Summary

The Wallenberg, Bienenstock Postdoctoral Fellowship Program funds early-career researchers to conduct postdoctoral work at Stanford University, with support from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. Applicants must hold a long-term association with a Swedish higher-education institution, spending at least 70% of their working time in Sweden. This programme uniquely bridges Swedish academia and Stanford's research environment.

## Who should apply

- Postdoctoral researchers or early-career scientists based at Swedish higher-education institutions
- Applicants spending at least 70% of working time in Sweden
- Researchers seeking to conduct collaborative work at Stanford University
- Candidates with a strong publication record and independent research trajectory

## Key dates

- Deadline: 16 November 2026
- Postdoctoral fellowship placement at Stanford University

## Tips for applicants

- The Swedish institutional affiliation requirement is strict, verify that your home department can document ≥70% Sweden-based work; remote US collaboration alone does not satisfy this.
- Frame the fellowship as a strategic link between your Swedish research group and Stanford collaborators, emphasizing what you will bring back to Sweden.
- Wallenberg Foundation highly values research leaders with independence; position yourself as leading the collaboration, not joining an existing Stanford lab.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the Wallenberg, Bienenstock Postdoctoral Fellowship?

Early-career researchers must hold a long-term association with a Swedish higher-education institution and spend at least 70% of their working time in Sweden.

### What is the deadline for the Wallenberg, Bienenstock Postdoctoral Fellowship at Stanford?

The deadline is 16 November 2026.

### Can I apply if I am working mainly in the United States?

No; you must spend at least 70% of your working time in Sweden and maintain a substantive affiliation with a Swedish higher-education institution to be eligible.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/knut-and-alice-wallenberg-foundation-the-wallenberg-bienenstock-postdoctoral-fellowship-2026-11) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.