Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
The Wallenberg – Bienenstock Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Stanford, USA
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The Wallenberg, Bienenstock Postdoctoral Fellowship Program funds early-career researchers to conduct postdoctoral work at Stanford University, with support from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. Applicants must hold a long-term association with a Swedish higher-education institution, spending at least 70% of their working time in Sweden. This programme uniquely bridges Swedish academia and Stanford's research environment.
Details
| Funder | Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation |
| Deadline | 16 November 2026 |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | SE |
Eligibility & scope
The Wallenberg – Bienenstock Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Stanford, USA 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 institution (≥70% of working time in Sweden).
Who Should Apply
- •Postdoctoral researchers or early-career scientists based at Swedish higher-education institutions
- •Applicants spending at least 70% of working time in Sweden
- •Researchers seeking to conduct collaborative work at Stanford University
- •Candidates with a strong publication record and independent research trajectory
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 16 November 2026
- •Postdoctoral fellowship placement at Stanford University
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The Swedish institutional affiliation requirement is strict, verify that your home department can document ≥70% Sweden-based work; remote US collaboration alone does not satisfy this.
- ✓Frame the fellowship as a strategic link between your Swedish research group and Stanford collaborators, emphasizing what you will bring back to Sweden.
- ✓Wallenberg Foundation highly values research leaders with independence; position yourself as leading the collaboration, not joining an existing Stanford lab.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Wallenberg, Bienenstock Postdoctoral Fellowship?
Early-career researchers must hold a long-term association with a Swedish higher-education institution and spend at least 70% of their working time in Sweden.
What is the deadline for the Wallenberg, Bienenstock Postdoctoral Fellowship at Stanford?
The deadline is 16 November 2026.
Can I apply if I am working mainly in the United States?
No; you must spend at least 70% of your working time in Sweden and maintain a substantive affiliation with a Swedish higher-education institution to be eligible.
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