Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
The Wallenberg Foundation Scholarship Program for Postdoctoral studies at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Broad Institute
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The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation Scholarship Program funds postdoctoral researchers to conduct studies at MIT and the Broad Institute, with eligibility restricted to applicants holding a long-term association with a Swedish higher-education institution. This is an early-career opportunity for Swedish researchers seeking advanced postdoctoral training in the United States at world-leading research institutions.
Details
| Funder | Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation |
| Deadline | 16 November 2026 |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | SE |
Eligibility & scope
The Wallenberg Foundation Scholarship Program for Postdoctoral studies at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Broad Institute 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
Who Should Apply
- •Postdoctoral researchers or early-career scientists with a long-term association with a Swedish higher-education institution
- •Researchers applying to conduct studies specifically at MIT or the Broad Institute
- •Swedish citizens or researchers based in Sweden
- •Candidates seeking advanced postdoctoral training in their field
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 16 November 2026
- •Postdoctoral study programme at MIT and Broad Institute
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Swedish institutional affiliation is a gating criterion; confirm your current or recent connection to a Swedish higher-education institution before investing application time.
- ✓This scholarship targets two specific US institutions; if your research does not align with MIT or Broad Institute faculty or research groups, reconsider fit before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Wallenberg Foundation Scholarship Program for postdoctoral studies at MIT and Broad Institute?
Applicants must hold a long-term association with a Swedish higher-education institution and apply to conduct postdoctoral research at MIT or the Broad Institute.
When is the deadline for the Wallenberg Foundation Scholarship Program?
The deadline is 16 November 2026.
Which institutions are eligible hosts under this Wallenberg Programme?
Postdoctoral studies must be conducted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) or the Broad Institute.
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