# The Wallenberg Foundation Scholarship Program for Postdoctoral studies at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Broad Institute

**Funder:** Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
**Deadline:** 16 November 2026
**Eligible countries:** SE
**Official call:** https://kaw.wallenberg.org/en/calls/wallenberg-foundation-scholarship-program-postdoctoral-studies-massachusetts-institute
**Last verified:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

The Wallenberg Foundation Scholarship Program for Postdoctoral studies at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Broad Institute 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

## Summary

The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation Scholarship Program funds postdoctoral researchers to conduct studies at MIT and the Broad Institute, with eligibility restricted to applicants holding a long-term association with a Swedish higher-education institution. This is an early-career opportunity for Swedish researchers seeking advanced postdoctoral training in the United States at world-leading research institutions.

## Who should apply

- Postdoctoral researchers or early-career scientists with a long-term association with a Swedish higher-education institution
- Researchers applying to conduct studies specifically at MIT or the Broad Institute
- Swedish citizens or researchers based in Sweden
- Candidates seeking advanced postdoctoral training in their field

## Key dates

- Deadline: 16 November 2026
- Postdoctoral study programme at MIT and Broad Institute

## Tips for applicants

- Swedish institutional affiliation is a gating criterion; confirm your current or recent connection to a Swedish higher-education institution before investing application time.
- This scholarship targets two specific US institutions; if your research does not align with MIT or Broad Institute faculty or research groups, reconsider fit before applying.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible for the Wallenberg Foundation Scholarship Program for postdoctoral studies at MIT and Broad Institute?

Applicants must hold a long-term association with a Swedish higher-education institution and apply to conduct postdoctoral research at MIT or the Broad Institute.

### When is the deadline for the Wallenberg Foundation Scholarship Program?

The deadline is 16 November 2026.

### Which institutions are eligible hosts under this Wallenberg Programme?

Postdoctoral studies must be conducted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) or the Broad Institute.

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