Novo Nordisk Foundation
Postdoctoral Fellowships at ETH Zurich – 2026
Call closed 29 January 2026 at 14:00 Copenhagen time; next call expected September 2026
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The Novo Nordisk Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship at ETH Zurich funds early-career researchers based in Denmark to spend two years conducting research at ETH Zurich, followed by up to one year at a Danish university or public/non-profit research institution, with support up to DKK 3.6 million per grant. Applicants must be affiliated with a Danish institution and the fellowship requires mobility to Switzerland. The Foundation offers similar fellowships at MIT, University of Oxford, and Uppsala University, running annually with calls expected each September.
Details
| Funder | Novo Nordisk Foundation |
| Budget | Up to DKK 3.6 million per grant |
| Duration | 3 years (2 years at ETH Zurich + up to 1 year return phase in Denmark) |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2026-09 |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | DK |
Eligibility & scope
For early-career researchers based in Denmark going abroad to ETH Zurich. Fellows spend 2 years at ETH Zurich then up to 1 year at a Danish university or public/non-profit research institution. Applicants must be affiliated with a Danish institution; mobility to Switzerland is required. Similar fellowships also offered for MIT, University of Oxford, and Uppsala University.
Who Should Apply
- •Early-career researchers affiliated with a Danish university or public research institution
- •Postdoctoral scientists ready to establish independence through international mobility
- •Researchers in biomedical, health, or life-science fields aligned with Novo Nordisk priorities
- •Applicants with a clear plan to return to Denmark after the ETH Zurich phase
Key Dates
- •Previous call closed 29 January 2026; next call expected September 2026
- •Three-year fellowship: two years at ETH Zurich + up to one year at Danish institution
- •Annual call frequency
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Emphasize the return-phase plan explicitly; the Foundation prioritizes fellows who will bring ETH-trained expertise back to Danish research.
- ✓Align your ETH Zurich host and research focus with Novo Nordisk's disease areas (diabetes, obesity, and related metabolic conditions are strategic priorities).
- ✓A named supervisor at ETH Zurich with prior fellowship experience strengthens the implementation feasibility score.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Novo Nordisk Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship at ETH Zurich pay?
Up to DKK 3.6 million per grant over the three-year fellowship period.
Who is eligible for the Novo Nordisk Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship at ETH Zurich?
Early-career researchers affiliated with a Danish institution who will spend two years at ETH Zurich and up to one year at a Danish university or public/non-profit research institution.
How long is the Novo Nordisk Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship at ETH Zurich?
Three years: two years based at ETH Zurich followed by up to one year at a Danish research institution.
When is the next deadline for the Novo Nordisk Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship at ETH Zurich?
The next call is expected in September 2026; verify the exact deadline on the Novo Nordisk Foundation website.
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