Novo Nordisk Foundation · Denmark

Postdoctoral Fellowships at University of Oxford – 2027

Open

Applications close on 29 Jan 2027.

Deadline: 29 Jan 2027 (in 75 days)
Grant amount: Up to 3.6 million DKK per applicant
Funding rate: Set by the call (foundation grant; see the call rules)
Likely applicant types: Universities & research, Non-profits, Individuals From source categories or programme rules; the call decides.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation (private foundation)
Reference: Novo Nordisk Foundation: Postdoctoral Fellowships at University of Oxford – 2027
Last checked: 15 Nov 2026

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Programme overview

The postdoctoral fellowship offers a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research projects in collaboration with researchers at the University of Oxford. Oxford stands as a top

Who can apply

Applicants must: • Have obtained a PhD degree in natural and technical sciences, biomedicine, or biotechnology within 5 years of the fellowship start date. • Leave of absence periods do not count towards the 5 years (documentation must

Applicant categories are a starting point. The official call decides eligibility.

Timing

Call opens 30 September 2026 · closes 29 January 2027 2:00pm (Copenhagen time)

How to apply

Apply through the funder’s official page (link below); it states the procedure, documents and deadline.

From the call text

Who can apply: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Company stage: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Single applicant or consortium: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Where applicants must be based: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Where to apply: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page

Where these facts come from

Fact	Value	How we know	Taken from the source
Deadline	29 January 2027 “Call opens 30 September 2026 · closes 29 January 2027 2:00pm (Copenhagen time)”	read from the official page	15 Nov 2026
Amount per applicant	Up to 3.6 million DKK per applicant “Up to DKK 3,6 million per grant”	read from the official text	15 Nov 2026
Total budget	Unknown — not stated in the source we hold	unknown	—
Funding rate	Unknown — not stated in the source we hold	unknown	—
Who can apply	Applicants must: • Have obtained a PhD degree in natural and technical sciences, biomedicine, or biotechnology within 5 years of the fellowship start date. • Leave of absence periods do not count towards the 5 years…	read from the official text	15 Nov 2026
Where to apply	Unknown — not stated in the source we hold	unknown	—

Official sources

Official call page

Facts on this page were read from the official page on 15 Nov 2026. The funder's own documents, including later amendments, always take precedence.