The Novo Nordisk Foundation invites promising young, ambitious researchers to apply for a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Weizmann Institute of Science 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 Weizmann Institute of Science, followed by about one year at a Danish university or other public or non-profit research institution.
Weizmann Institute of Science is one of the world’s leading multidisciplinary basic research institutions in the natural and exact sciences. NNF wishes to fuel the career development of excellent early-stage researchers:
By giving the awardee the opportunity to obtain research experience, training, and knowledge in a unique interdisciplinary environment at the highest international level, while also openly exchanging intellect and ideas with Weizmann Institute’s peers.
Through mobility, extending the awardee’s scientific networks and innovative spirit, and foster scientific independence.
By associating the awardee to a Danish research institution throughout the project, thereby facilitating the return of the awardee from Weizmann Institute of Science, and his/her continued research career in the Danish research environment.
Eligibility
A Danish university or other public, non-profit research institution in Denmark must employ the applicant for the entire fellowship period and this institution must administer the fellowship grant.
The successful applicant:
- will have obtained a PhD degree within 5 years of the fellowship start date.
- will have a solid education in natural and technical sciences, biomedicine, or biotechnology and a deep interest for interdisciplinary research.
- can apply as a PhD student if the PhD supervisor signs a declaration stating that the applicant is expected to graduate before the start date of the fellowship.
- has established contact with a faculty member at Weizmann Institute, who has committed to being the primary research mentor for the duration of the fellowship.
- has a significant association to the Danish educational system or research environment.
Funding
The duration of the fellowship is a minimum of 3 years and up to 4 years.
The NNF will award approx. DKK 1 million per year, for a total of up to DKK 4 million per fellowship (pro rata).
