# Cleveland Clinic – Denmark: Quantum – AI Biomedical Frontiers Fellowship Programme 2026

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** Up to DKK 3.6M per fellowship (DKK 1.2M/year)
**Duration:** 3 years
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2026-09
**Eligible countries:** DK
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/cleveland-clinic-denmark-quantum-ai-biomedical-frontiers-fellowship-programme-2026/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Postdoctoral fellowship for researchers within 5 years of PhD in medicine, natural/technical sciences, biomedicine, or biotechnology. Applicants must be affiliated with either a Danish research institution (with Cleveland Clinic connection) or the Cleveland Clinic (with Danish research background). Full-time commitment required; English proficiency test required for Cleveland Clinic applicants. Proposals must be in English.

## Summary

The Cleveland Clinic, Denmark Quantum, AI Biomedical Frontiers Fellowship Programme 2026 offers up to DKK 3.6 million over three years for postdoctoral researchers to pursue AI and quantum-enabled biomedical projects. The fellowship targets researchers within five years of their PhD in medicine, natural sciences, technical sciences, biomedicine, or biotechnology based at a Danish research institution with Cleveland Clinic connection, or the Cleveland Clinic itself with Danish research credentials. This annual programme emphasises full-time commitment and projects at the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence with clinical or biomedical application.

## Who should apply

- Postdoctoral researchers within 5 years of their PhD
- Researchers in medicine, natural sciences, technical sciences, biomedicine, or biotechnology
- Applicants affiliated with a Danish research institution linked to Cleveland Clinic or Cleveland Clinic itself with Danish background
- Projects integrating quantum computing or AI with biomedical research
- Full-time commitment to the fellowship programme

## Key dates

- Next call opening expected September 2026
- Annual programme with rolling or seasonal deadlines
- Three-year fellowship duration

## Tips for applicants

- Emphasise the quantum or AI innovation angle; vague computational projects will not stand out in this tech-focused call.
- Clarify your institutional affiliation early: if Danish-based, confirm your Cleveland Clinic link; if Cleveland Clinic-based, highlight your Danish research credentials or collaborators.
- English proficiency is gated for Cleveland Clinic applicants, plan for testing and certification if needed.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is the Cleveland Clinic, Denmark Quantum, AI Biomedical Frontiers Fellowship?

Up to DKK 3.6 million (DKK 1.2 million per year) over a three-year fellowship.

### Who is eligible for the Cleveland Clinic, Denmark Quantum, AI Biomedical Frontiers Fellowship?

Postdoctoral researchers within 5 years of their PhD in medicine, biomedicine, biotechnology, or technical sciences, affiliated with a Danish institution connected to Cleveland Clinic or Cleveland Clinic itself with Danish research background.

### When is the next application deadline for the Cleveland Clinic, Denmark fellowship?

The next call is expected to open in September 2026; check the Novo Nordisk Foundation website for exact deadline dates.

### Must I be Danish or based in Denmark to apply?

You must have affiliation with a Danish research institution (with Cleveland Clinic connection) or the Cleveland Clinic (with Danish research credentials); full-time commitment and English proficiency are required.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/novo-nordisk-foundation-cleveland-clinic-denmark-quantum-ai-biomedical-fro-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.