The Wallenberg – Bienenstock Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Stanford, USA

The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation has established a long-term postdoctoral scholarship program at Stanford University. The purpose of the program is to bring outstanding young Swedish scientists to Stanford University for one to two years of postdoctoral study and research. The program is open for all disciplines. The Postdoctoral Fellows are given the opportunity to participate in a broad range of interdisciplinary activities and programs that characterize Stanford's approach to research and education. After completing their postdoc visit at Stanford, the Scholars will be supported upon their return to Sweden and use their experience from Stanford for the benefit of Sweden. Applicants must have a doctor's degree from a Swedish University not older than 2 years after the dissertation date and must have a connection to a Swedish University or corresponding non-profit research organization. The stipend amounts to approximately USD 70,000 annually for up to two years, with additional travel grants and family allowances available. Following the postdoctoral studies, there is an opportunity to receive funding from the Wallenberg Foundation to support a research position at a Swedish university for up to two years if the applicant cannot find another position.