# The Wallenberg Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships at Nanyang Technological University Singapore

**Funder:** Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
**Deadline:** 16 November 2026
**Eligible countries:** SE
**Official call:** https://kaw.wallenberg.org/en/calls/wallenberg-foundation-postdoctoral-fellowships-nanyang-technological-university-singapore
**Last verified:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

The Wallenberg Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships at Nanyang Technological University Singapore 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 i

## Summary

The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships at Nanyang Technological University Singapore support early-career researchers to conduct a research stay at NTU Singapore, with the requirement that applicants maintain a long-term association (≥70% working time) with a Swedish higher-education institution. The call is open to researchers across all fields and nationalities, provided they meet the Swedish institutional affiliation criterion.

## Who should apply

- Postdoctoral researchers or researchers within a few years of their PhD
- Researchers with a strong, documented long-term affiliation (≥70% working time) with a Swedish higher-education institution
- Applicants from all research fields and nationalities
- Researchers seeking an international research stay in Singapore while maintaining Swedish research continuity

## Key dates

- Deadline: 16 November 2026

## Tips for applicants

- The Swedish institutional affiliation criterion is strict, ensure your host institution in Sweden confirms ≥70% of your working time is allocated there before submission.
- Frame your NTU Singapore placement as a complement to ongoing Swedish research, not a replacement; reviewers assess how the stay strengthens your career in Sweden.
- If the fellowship covers a salary or stipend, confirm with NTU Singapore and the Wallenberg Foundation whether your Swedish affiliation can be maintained during the placement without overlap in funding.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible for the Wallenberg Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship at NTU Singapore?

Early-career researchers with a long-term affiliation (≥70% working time) with a Swedish higher-education institution, across all fields and nationalities.

### What is the deadline for the Wallenberg Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship at NTU Singapore?

The deadline is 16 November 2026.

### Can I apply if I am not based in Sweden?

Yes, but you must hold a strong, documented long-term affiliation (≥70% working time) with a Swedish higher-education institution to meet the eligibility criterion.

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