Postdoctoral Fellowships in Industrial Biotechnology & Environmental Biotechnology 2025 – Novo Nordisk Foundation
A prestigious fellowship for early-career scientists to develop independent research programs in industrial and environmental biotechnology at leading Nordic institutions.
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Provider: Novo Nordisk Foundation, Denmark
- Opportunity Type: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
- Duration: 1–3 years
- Application Open: 18 June 2025
- Application Deadline: 21 August 2025, 2:00 pm (Copenhagen time)
- Location: Nordic research institutions (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden)
- Themes: Industrial & Environmental Biotechnology
🌍 About the Opportunity
The Novo Nordisk Foundation offers competitive postdoctoral fellowships for outstanding scientists aiming to conduct research within industrial and environmental biotechnology. The fellowship promotes projects with strong biotechnological components, sustainable solutions, and potential for large-scale impact. Research must be hosted at a Nordic university or nonprofit research institution.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Open to international applicants, including Malaysians
- PhD obtained within 6 years of deadline, or defense scheduled by 1 April 2026
- Must secure a host institution in the Nordic region and obtain a formal host letter
- Research must align with biotechnology, sustainability, and scalability goals
🎁 Benefits & Funding
- Funding of up to DKK 3.3 million for a full 3-year fellowship
- Support for salary, research costs, and collaboration expenses
- Opportunity to establish scientific independence in biotechnology
- Mentorship and affiliation with a Nordic research institution
- Support for international collaboration and career advancement
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official application page and download the “Information and Guidelines” PDF
- Identify and secure a Nordic host institution; obtain a formal host letter
- Prepare your research proposal, CV, budget, and required support letters
- Submit your application through the Novo Nordisk Foundation portal before 21 August 2025, 2:00 pm CET
- Await results announcement in December 2025
📅 Program Timeline
- Application Opens: 18 June 2025
- Application Deadline: 21 August 2025, 2:00 pm CET
- Results Announcement: December 2025
- Duration: 1–3 years
🚀 Advance Your Research Career in the Nordic Region
Apply for the Novo Nordisk Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship and shape innovative solutions in industrial and environmental biotechnology.
Apply NowCheck the official guidelines for contact details and application FAQs.
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