Postdoctoral Fellowships at ETH Zurich – 2027
Postdoctoral Fellowships at ETH Zurich – 2027 support early-career researchers in interdisciplinary research and training to advance scientific independence and work with potential health or sustainability benefits.
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Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: January 29, 2027, 2:00 p.m. CET (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 3.6 million over three years (approximately DKK 1.2 million annually)
Summary: Supports early-career researchers conducting interdisciplinary research at ETH Zurich with potential impact on human health or sustainability.
Key Information: Applicants need a Danish research association and a Danish institution employing them throughout the fellowship.
Description
The Novo Nordisk Foundation offers this fellowship to advance outstanding early-career researchers through interdisciplinary research and training at ETH Zurich. It supports fundamental studies and innovative projects across natural and technical sciences, biomedicine, and biotechnology. Projects must have potential applications for human health or sustainability, clearly explained in the application.
The three-year programme combines two years with an ETH Zurich research group and a final return year at a Danish host institution. Its goals include developing scientific independence, expanding international networks, and fostering innovative research through mobility and exchange of ideas. The return phase supports continued collaboration and knowledge transfer between ETH Zurich and the Danish research ecosystem.
