Postdoctoral Fellowships at Massachusetts Institute of Technology – 2026

The postdoctoral fellowship offers a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research projects in collaboration with researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). MIT stands as a top global university in science and technology, renowned for its education, innovative research, and tradition of advancement. The programme invites early career researchers to apply for a three-year fellowship in collaboration with a research group at MIT. Fellows will develop a research project at MIT for the first two years, followed by a return phase of up to one year 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. The fellowship promotes scientific networks and innovative spirit through mobility, thus fostering scientific independence and international collaboration. It supports continued research collaborations and knowledge transfer between the Danish research ecosystem and MIT. The fellowship supports postdoctoral research projects for up to 3 years, where the first 2 years are spent at MIT. The final year may be dedicated to the return phase at the Danish host institution. A Danish university or other public, non-profit research institution in Denmark must employ the applicant and administer the fellowship for the entirety of the grant period. The fellowship will cover up to DKK 1.2 million per year over a three-year project period, with a maximum grant size of DKK 3.6 million per fellowship.