Summary
- Five Year Fellowship: Conduct research at Oxford (2–3 years) and a Danish institution, focusing on human health or sustainability.
- Eligibility: PhD within 5 years, ties to Danish research, support from Oxford and Danish hosts, and commitment to return to Denmark.
- Key Dates: Applications open 6 Nov 2024, EOI deadline 20 Dec 2024, final deadline 29 Jan 2025, results in June 2025.
- Inclusivity: Encourages underrepresented groups; support available for accommodations during the process.
Overview
The Novo Nordisk Foundation-Oxford Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme offers a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research projects in collaboration with researchers at the University of Oxford.
The programme invites early career researchers to apply for a three to four year fellowship in collaboration with a research group at the University of Oxford. Fellows will develop a research project at Oxford for the first two to three years, followed by a return phase at a Danish university or other Danish public or non-profit research institution.
The Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF) aims to propel the career development of outstanding early-stage researchers by:
- Providing them the opportunity to gain extensive research experience and training in a unique interdisciplinary environment at the highest international level, while fostering an open exchange of intellect and ideas.
- Promoting their scientific networks and innovative spirit through mobility, thus fostering scientific independence and international collaboration.
- Supporting their continued research collaborations and knowledge transfer between the Danish research ecosystem and the University of Oxford.
Eligibility
All applicants must meet the following requirements at the time of application:
- 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.
- Can apply as a PhD student if the PhD supervisor provides a statement that the applicant is expected to graduate before the start date of the fellowship
- Demonstrated association to the Danish educational system or research environment (e.g. graduated from a Danish University, Danish citizenship, or several years of research experience at a Danish institution).
- Support of a host PI at University of Oxford who commits to being the primary research mentor for the duration of the stay abroad.
- Support of Danish university or other public, non-profit research institution in Denmark (Danish Host Institution) that will employ the applicant and administer the fellowship for the entirety of the grant period.
- Have a clear intention of returning to Denmark after the stay abroad.
In addition, the proposed project must be interdisciplinary with the potential impact in human health or sustainability. The project’s potential applications in human health or sustainability must be clearly explained in the application,
Deadlines and timescales
Call opens: 6 November 2024
Departmental EOI deadline*: as soon as possible or by 20th December 2024
Call closes: 29 January 2025 2:00pm (CET)
Announcement of results: June 2025
*Expressions of interest (EOI) should be emailed to fellowships@physics.ox.ac.uk. Please cc in your Oxford Physics research mentor and include the details of the Danish host institution you intend to apply through. Our Research Facilitation Team will then be able to advise on the next steps to completing your application.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The department is welcoming of EOIs from all applicants, and individuals from underrepresented groups in Physics are particularly encouraged to apply. If you are likely to need any specific support or accommodations during the application process, please communicate this to us (in confidence if required). Visit our ED&I webpage for further information.