The Novo Nordisk Foundation, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is offering a unique fully funded postdoctoral fellowship for early-career researchers in natural/technical sciences, biomedicine, or biotechnology. This prestigious programme allows fellows to conduct cutting-edge research at one of the world’s most innovative universities for two years, followed by a return phase at a Danish research institution.
- Funding: Up to DKK 1.2 million per year (approximately DKK 3.6 million / ~USD 500,000 total over three years)
- Duration: 3 years total — first 2 years at MIT (USA), final year at a Danish university or non-profit research institution
- Research Areas: Natural and technical sciences, biomedicine, and biotechnology
- Eligibility: PhD in natural/technical sciences, biomedicine, or biotechnology obtained within 5 years of the fellowship start date (leave periods excluded); must have a confirmed MIT host Principal Investigator; must have a Danish host institution as employer for the entire grant period; must demonstrate association with the Danish educational/research environment (e.g. Danish university graduate, Danish citizenship, or several years of research experience at a Danish institution); PhD students expected to graduate before the start date may also apply
- Restriction: Applicants must not have spent more than one year as a postdoctoral researcher at MIT at the time of application
- Deadline: 29 January 2027
- How to Apply: Apply via the Novo Nordisk Foundation NORMA portal. For full details, visit the official Novo Nordisk Foundation grant page.
This fellowship is ideal for researchers with ties to Denmark who wish to pursue world-class research at MIT. The generous three-year funding and the MIT–Denmark bridge structure make it one of the most attractive postdoctoral opportunities in life sciences globally. Begin identifying your MIT host PI well in advance of the January 2027 deadline.
Always verify deadlines and details on the official Novo Nordisk Foundation website before applying.