Novo Nordisk Foundation
Postdoctoral Fellowships for research within Industrial Biotechnology and Environmental Biotechnology
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Novo Nordisk Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships fund research in industrial and environmental biotechnology with up to DKK 3.3 million per grant. Postdoctoral researchers and PhD students are eligible, provided the host institution is in a Nordic country (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, or Iceland). The Foundation runs this call annually, with results announced in December.
Details
| Funder | Novo Nordisk Foundation |
| Budget | Up to DKK 3.3 million per grant |
| Deadline | 20 August 2026 |
| Duration | 1-3 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2027-06 |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | DKSENOFIIS |
Eligibility & scope
Postdoctoral fellowships in industrial and environmental biotechnology. Host institution must be in a Nordic country (including Denmark). Open to PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.
Who Should Apply
- •Postdoctoral researchers and PhD students in biotechnology fields
- •Researchers hosted at Nordic institutions (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland)
- •Projects focused on industrial or environmental biotechnology applications
- •Applicants with a clear research plan and host supervisor commitment
Key Dates
- •Deadline 20 August 2026 at 2:00 PM Copenhagen time
- •Single-stage application process
- •Results announced December 2026
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Nordic hosting is mandatory, your host institution must be verifiably in one of the five eligible countries.
- ✓Align your research framing explicitly with either industrial or environmental biotechnology; the Foundation prioritises applications with clear societal or commercial application pathways.
- ✓Include a strong letter from your named supervisor confirming institutional support and research resources, the hosting commitment is evaluated carefully.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I apply for in the Novo Nordisk Postdoctoral Fellowship?
Up to DKK 3.3 million per grant.
Who is eligible for the Novo Nordisk Postdoctoral Fellowships?
Postdoctoral researchers and PhD students, hosted at an institution in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, or Iceland.
When is the deadline for the Novo Nordisk Postdoctoral Fellowships?
20 August 2026 at 2:00 PM Copenhagen time.
Is the Novo Nordisk Postdoctoral Fellowship call annual?
Yes, the call runs annually with the next round expected in June 2027.
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