Postdoc fellowship funds

Danish Cancer Society - Postdoc

The aim is to support younger researchers, with a PhD or equivalent degree, who have not yet acquired a permanent position but can document research experiences to conduct an independent cancer research project in Denmark or abroad. Postdoctoral fellowships abroad are allocated to Danish researchers who go abroad to conduct an independent cancer research project and obtain knowledge and experience in an international research environment, but who is not employed at a Danish hospital, university or company during the stay abroad. Visit the Danish Cancer Society’s page

DDEA - Clinical Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023

The Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy (DDEA) invites applications for two 50%-financed two-year postdoctoral fellowships of 600,000 DKK (covering salary) over a period of two years in 2024-2025. At least 25% of the remaining 50% funding must be covered by a private life sciences company. The other 25% remaining funding can be covered by e.g. hospitals, universities, the Danish regions or private foundations. The DDEA does not cover already ongoing projects.

DDEA - Postdoctoral Fellowships with co-funding from industry

The Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy (DDEA) invites applications for two 50%-financed two-year postdoctoral fellowships of 600,000 DKK (covering salary) over a period of two years in 2024-2025. At least 25% of the remaining 50% funding must be covered by a private life sciences company. The other 25% remaining funding can be covered by e.g. hospitals, universities, the Danish regions or private foundations. The DDEA does not cover already ongoing projects.

DFF - International postdoc

DFF-International Postdoctoral Grant aims to strengthen the international mobility of younger talented researchers, and to develop the competencies of researchers in the beginning of their research career. The intention is to enable the grant recipient to consolidate their individual research profile by independently managing a concrete research project at a research institution outside of Denmark.The grant amounts to a total of up to DKK 1,500,000, excluding overhead/administration expenses, distributed over a 2-year period.

EMBO - Postdoc Salary for 2 years

The EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships are awarded for a period of up to two years and support excellent postdoctoral researchers in laboratories throughout Europe and the world. International exchange is a key requirement. Now awarding grants for employment contracts in EMBC countries, EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships also support the career development of the fellows through leadership courses and networking opportunities

EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie - Postdoc Fellowship

The objective of PFs is to support researchers’ careers and foster excellence in research. The Postdoctoral Fellowships action targets researchers holding a PhD who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills and develop their careers. PFs help researchers gain experience in other countries, disciplines and non-academic sectors. There are 2 types of Postdoctoral Fellowships: European Postdoctoral Fellowships and Global Postdoctoral Fellowships.

Innovation Fund Denmark - Industrial Postdoc in the private sector

An Industrial Postdoc project is a business-oriented research project that is carried out in collaboration between a private company in Denmark, a postdoc and a research institution. Innovation Fund Denmark invests both in Industrial Postdoc projects within three thematic focus areas and in Industrial Postdoc projects outside the three thematic focus areas. The fund is a collaboration between a private company, a public research institution and an Industrial Postdoc candidate. The amount is up to DKK 22,000 per month of the Industrial Postdoc's salary and up to DKK 2,500 per month for the company's expenses for the postdoc's travels. Up to DKK 10,000 (incl. overhead) for each month during the project period to cover the research institution's project-relevant expenses.

Innovation Fund Denmark - Industrial Postdoc in the public sector

Industrial Postdoc projects develop research talents, contribute to business-oriented research, development and innovation in Denmark and strengthen the collaboration between organizations in Denmark and research institutions at home and abroad. The fund is for a collaboration between a public organization, a research institution and an Industrial Postdoc graduate. The funding amount is up to DKK 22,000 per month of the Industrial Postdoc candidate's salary and up to DKK 2,500 per month for the organization's expenses for the candidate's travel. Up to DKK 10,000 (incl. Overhead) for each month during the project period to cover the research institution's project-relevant expenses.

Novo Nordisk Foundation - Postdoctoral Fellowships at MIT

The Novo Nordisk Foundation invites promising young, ambitious researchers to apply for a Postdoctoral Fellowship at MIT in interdisciplinary research at the highest international level. The fellowship offers an opportunity for promising young, ambitious researchers to carry out a research project in which about three years are dedicated to work at MIT – Massachusetts Institute of Technology, followed by about one year at a Danish university or other public or non-profit research institution. Visit Novo Nordisk’s page

Novo Nordisk Foundation - Postdoctoral Fellowships at Oxford

The Novo Nordisk Foundation invites promising young, ambitious researchers to apply for a Postdoctoral Fellowship at university of Oxford in interdisciplinary research at the highest international level. The fellowship offers an opportunity for promising young, ambitious researchers to carry out a research project in which about three years are dedicated to work at University of Oxford, followed by about one year at a Danish university or other public or non-profit research institution. Visit Novo Nordisk’s page

Novo Nordisk Foundation - Visiting Postdoc Fellowships at Stanford Bio-X

The Novo Nordisk Foundation invites promising young, ambitious researchers to apply for a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Stanford Bio-X in interdisciplinary research at the highest international level. The fellowship offers an opportunity for promising young, ambitious researchers to carry out a research project in which about three years are dedicated to work at Stanford Bio-X, followed by about one year at a Danish university or other public or non-profit research institution.

The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP)

The ideal applicant for a Branco Weiss Fellowship leverages the freedom offered by the fellowship to design a surprisingly novel and scientifically rigorous research project. The fellowship addresses junior researchers with a record of outstanding scientific achievement and a passion for venturing into new territory. A Branco Weiss Fellowship amounts to max. CHF 500,000 for up to five years. It may be used to cover all legitimate costs of research (i.e. salary and/or equipment, travel expenses, consumables, personnel, etc.).