# Postdoctoral Fellowships at University of Oxford

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** Up to DKK 3.6 million per grant
**Deadline:** 29 January 2027 (14:00 Copenhagen time)
**Duration:** 3 years (2 years at University of Oxford, up to 1 year return phase in Denmark)
**Consortium:** No - individual applicant, hosted by a Principal Investigator at University of Oxford and a confirmed Danish host institution
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-09
**Eligible countries:** DK
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/postdoctoral-fellowships-at-university-of-oxford-2026/
**Last updated:** 11 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Postdoctoral fellowship for early-career researchers (PhD within 5 years) in natural/technical sciences, biomedicine or biotechnology to conduct interdisciplinary research at University of Oxford for 2 years followed by a 1-year return phase at a Danish host institution. Requires association with the Danish research/educational system and a confirmed Danish employer institution administering the grant.

## Summary

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships at University of Oxford funds early-career Danish researchers to spend two years at Oxford followed by up to one year at a Danish institution, with grants up to DKK 3.6 million over three years. Applicants must be based at a Danish university or public research institution and conduct interdisciplinary research in science and technology. The call runs annually with the next round expected in September 2026.

## Who should apply

- Early-career researchers affiliated with a Danish university or public research institution
- Scientists and technologists willing to relocate to Oxford for two years then return to Denmark
- Researchers pursuing interdisciplinary projects bridging Danish and UK research environments
- Applicants with a strong commitment to career development through international mobility

## Key dates

- Next call expected September 2026
- Single-stage application process
- Three-year fellowship: two years at University of Oxford plus up to one year return phase in Denmark

## Tips for applicants

- The mandatory return phase to Denmark is a defining feature, emphasise how your time at Oxford will strengthen Danish research capacity when you return.
- Demonstrate clear alignment with interdisciplinary science and technology priorities; vague or narrow disciplinary proposals score lower.
- Frame Oxford and your Danish host institution as complementary partners in your career plan, not as separate placements.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much can I receive from the Novo Nordisk Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship?

Grants are awarded up to DKK 3.6 million per fellowship.

### Who is eligible for the Novo Nordisk Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship at Oxford?

Early-career researchers affiliated with a Danish university or Danish public/non-profit research institution; applicants must be based in Denmark and willing to move to Oxford.

### How long is the Novo Nordisk Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship?

Three years total: two years at the University of Oxford plus up to one year at a Danish institution.

### What happens after my time at Oxford?

Fellows must spend up to one year at a Danish university or public research institution, completing a mandatory return phase to Denmark.

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