# Postdoctoral Fellowships at Uppsala University

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** Up to DKK 3.6 million per grant (approx. DKK 1.2 million/year)
**Deadline:** 29 January 2027 (14:00 Copenhagen time)
**Duration:** 3 years (2 years at Uppsala University, up to 1 year return phase in Denmark)
**Consortium:** No - individual applicant, hosted by a PI at Uppsala University 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-uppsala-university-2026/
**Last updated:** 11 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Fellowship for early-career researchers with association to the Danish educational/research system to conduct a postdoctoral project at Uppsala University (natural/technical sciences, biomedicine, or biotechnology) with interdisciplinary focus on human health or sustainability, followed by a return phase at a Danish host institution.

## Summary

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships at Uppsala University fund early-career researchers from Denmark to conduct a three-year mobility programme: two years at Uppsala University in Sweden followed by up to one year at a Danish research institution. The scheme requires a host research group at Uppsala University and covers interdisciplinary projects. The next call opens in September 2026.

## Who should apply

- Early-career researchers currently based in Denmark
- Researchers willing to relocate to Uppsala University for two years, then return to Denmark for year three
- Applicants with a host research group and supervisor identified at Uppsala University
- Interdisciplinary research projects bridging Swedish and Danish institutions

## Key dates

- Next deadline expected September 2026
- Annual call frequency
- Three-year fellowship duration (2 years at Uppsala University + up to 1 year return phase in Denmark)

## Tips for applicants

- A strong letter of commitment from your Uppsala University host supervisor carries decisive weight, ensure they articulate how your return year in Denmark completes a two-way knowledge exchange.
- Frame the return phase strategically: Novo Nordisk favours fellows who cement research links between Scandinavia, not those treating the Danish year as a wind-down.

## Frequently asked questions

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

Up to DKK 3.6 million per grant for the full three-year fellowship.

### Who is eligible for the Novo Nordisk Postdoctoral Fellowships at Uppsala University?

Early-career researchers currently based in Denmark who will spend two years at Uppsala University and up to one year at a Danish research institution.

### Is a host supervisor at Uppsala University required?

Yes, applicants must identify and secure commitment from a research group at Uppsala University before applying.

### When is the next deadline for the Novo Nordisk Postdoctoral Fellowships?

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

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