Postdoctoral Fellowships for research within Plant Science, Agriculture and Food Biotechnology
Forecasted
Novo Nordisk Foundation's Postdoctoral Fellowships fund innovative research in plant science, agriculture, and food biotechnology to advance sustainable solutions in the Nordic region.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 3.3 million (~€440,000) per fellowship for 1–3 years; total annual budget for this program ~DKK 10 million
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research in plant science, agriculture, and food biotechnology to advance sustainable solutions in the Nordic region.
Description
This fellowship program, funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, empowers outstanding early-career scientists to pursue independent postdoctoral research in plant science, agriculture, and food biotechnology. The focus is on innovative, fundamental research that addresses major challenges in sustainable agriculture and food production. Projects should aim to advance knowledge in areas such as high-yield and resilient crops, sustainable agricultural systems, novel food ingredients, and data-driven technologies for agriculture. Research must be based in the Nordic countries and leverage life sciences to develop solutions beyond current scientific boundaries.
