# Postdoctoral Fellowships for research within Plant Science, Agriculture and Food Biotechnology

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** Up to DKK 3,300,000 per grant
**Deadline:** 20 August 2026 (2:00pm Copenhagen time)
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-06
**Eligible countries:** DK, NO, SE, FI, IS
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/postdoctoral-fellowships-for-research-within-plant-science-agriculture-and-food-biotechnology/
**Last verified:** 29 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Postdoctoral fellowships for research in plant science, agriculture, and food biotechnology. Host institution must be in a Nordic country (including Denmark). Open to PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. Research areas: biotechnology-based synthesis and production, food and agriculture.

## Summary

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships offer up to DKK 3.3 million for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in the Nordic countries working on plant science, agriculture, food biotechnology, or biotechnology-based synthesis and production. The programme is open across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland, with applications submitted through the NNF NORMA portal. The call runs annually.

## Who should apply

- PhD students and postdoctoral researchers at Nordic institutions
- Researchers in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, or Iceland
- Projects in plant science, agriculture, food biotechnology, or biotechnology-based synthesis and production
- Applicants with a clear, independent research vision in applied biology or biotech

## Key dates

- Deadline 20 August 2026 at 14:00 Copenhagen time
- Single-stage application and evaluation
- Annual call; next round expected June 2027

## Tips for applicants

- Applications are submitted via the NNF NORMA portal; create your account and check technical requirements well before the deadline.
- The Novo Nordisk Foundation prioritises applied outcomes in plant and food systems; ground your proposal in industry or societal relevance alongside scientific novelty.
- Emphasise the biotechnology or synthetic-biology angle if applicable; the funder has a strong strategic interest in biotech-based production.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the Novo Nordisk Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship pay?

Up to DKK 3.3 million per grant.

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

PhD students and postdoctoral researchers based at institutions in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, or Iceland.

### What research areas does the Novo Nordisk Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship support?

Plant science, agriculture, food biotechnology, and biotechnology-based synthesis and production.

### When is the deadline for the Novo Nordisk Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship?

20 August 2026 at 14:00 Copenhagen time; the call runs annually with the next round expected in June 2027.

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