WASP, together with the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, invites applications for postdoctoral stipends. The two-year WASP scholarship is awarded for postdoctoral studies at leading universities worldwide.
WASP PhD students are eligible to apply for an exclusive postdoctoral scholarship that supports two years of research at a leading international university after completion of their PhD. The scholarship is offered in addition to the regular postdoctoral opportunities available through the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. WASP welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Following the postdoctoral studies, there is an opportunity to apply for funding from WASP to support a research position at a Swedish university affiliated with WASP for up to two years, should the scholar not secure another position. For information about WASP’s repatriation support, please see the PDF file WASP Repatriation Support at the bottom of this page.
Host
Before applying, the applicant must contact and obtain a letter of invitation from a world-leading hosting researcher in a WASP-related field. The hosting department shall also confirm that the position will be funded through a stipend.
Criteria and conditions
The WASP International Postdoctoral Scholarship offers positions at top universities globally. This scholarship adheres to the same criteria and conditions as other postdoc programs awarded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.
- At the time the postdoc period starts, the applicant should have a doctor’s degree from a Swedish university no older than 2 years after the dissertation date as well as a connection to a Swedish university or corresponding non-profit research organization. Scientific merit, adjusted to the applicant’s age and relevant career interruptions (e.g., parental leave), will be an important factor in the assessment.
- Applicants cannot be employed/Scholar at the intended host/university prior to the postdoc period.
- The Stipend cannot be combined with other stipends or positions due to tax regulations in the host countries.
The stipend covers up to two years of postdoctoral studies. The stipend amounts will align with the standard stipend rates of the respective institutions.
Additionally, a travel grant of USD 7,500 per year and an annual allowance of USD 15,000 for accompanying family members are provided. The family allowance must be applied for separately through a direct request to the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. Instead of submitting a budget, applicants should provide a document indicating whether they intend to apply for the Accompanying family member allowance.
The Fellows will also be covered by a Health Plan/Insurance for postdocs.
Collaboration with top universities
WASP has close collaboration with Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), US Berkeley, Aalto University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), ETH Zurich, MILA – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, and Imperial College London.
For interest in postdoctoral positions at these universities, please contact Professor Bo Wahlberg: bo@kth.se
Application
The application period runs from 16th of October to 16th of November.
The WASP International Postdoctoral Scholarship promotes postdoc studies at well-renowned universities abroad.
If the applicant intends to apply for a WASP postdoctoral position at Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Broad Institute, or Nanyang Technological University (NTU), please use the specified links below to submit your application.
For applications to all other universities, please use the WASP International Postdoctoral Scholarship application form.
Complete application shall be submitted via the Foundation’s electronic application system according to links below no later than 16th of November at 1pm.
Additional requirements
Applicants who have completed their PhD within the WASP Graduate School must clearly indicate this in their application.
If the applicant has not fulfilled the required number of credits within the WASP Graduate School (24/27hp), a written motivation explaining the reasons must be included.
Applicants are requested to include a link to their Google Scholar profile in the application.
Application Form
WASP International Postdoctoral Scholarship
The Wallenberg – Bienenstock Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Stanford, US