Novo Nordisk Foundation
Postdoctoral Fellowships at University of Oxford
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The Novo Nordisk Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships at University of Oxford funds early-career Danish researchers to spend two years at Oxford followed by up to one year at a Danish institution, with grants up to DKK 3.6 million over three years. Applicants must be based at a Danish university or public research institution and conduct interdisciplinary research in science and technology. The call runs annually with the next round expected in September 2026.
Details
| Funder | Novo Nordisk Foundation |
| Budget | Up to DKK 3.6 million per grant |
| Deadline | 29 January 2027 |
| Duration | 3 years (2 years at University of Oxford, up to 1 year return phase in Denmark) |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant, hosted by a Principal Investigator at University of Oxford and a confirmed Danish host institution |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2027-09 |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | DK |
Eligibility & scope
Postdoctoral fellowship for early-career researchers (PhD within 5 years) in natural/technical sciences, biomedicine or biotechnology to conduct interdisciplinary research at University of Oxford for 2 years followed by a 1-year return phase at a Danish host institution. Requires association with the Danish research/educational system and a confirmed Danish employer institution administering the grant.
Who Should Apply
- •Early-career researchers affiliated with a Danish university or public research institution
- •Scientists and technologists willing to relocate to Oxford for two years then return to Denmark
- •Researchers pursuing interdisciplinary projects bridging Danish and UK research environments
- •Applicants with a strong commitment to career development through international mobility
Key Dates
- •Next call expected September 2026
- •Single-stage application process
- •Three-year fellowship: two years at University of Oxford plus up to one year return phase in Denmark
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The mandatory return phase to Denmark is a defining feature, emphasise how your time at Oxford will strengthen Danish research capacity when you return.
- ✓Demonstrate clear alignment with interdisciplinary science and technology priorities; vague or narrow disciplinary proposals score lower.
- ✓Frame Oxford and your Danish host institution as complementary partners in your career plan, not as separate placements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I receive from the Novo Nordisk Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship?
Grants are awarded up to DKK 3.6 million per fellowship.
Who is eligible for the Novo Nordisk Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship at Oxford?
Early-career researchers affiliated with a Danish university or Danish public/non-profit research institution; applicants must be based in Denmark and willing to move to Oxford.
How long is the Novo Nordisk Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship?
Three years total: two years at the University of Oxford plus up to one year at a Danish institution.
What happens after my time at Oxford?
Fellows must spend up to one year at a Danish university or public research institution, completing a mandatory return phase to Denmark.
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