To provide a funding source to international students undertaking their higher studies in Sweden, the Umeå University has organized the Postdoctoral Scholarship in Chemical Biology for the academic year 2025-2026.
To be eligible for the postdoctoral scholarship, applicants must hold a PhD or an equivalent foreign degree in a relevant field such as chemical biology, molecular biology, cell biology, or biotechnology. The degree should have been awarded within the last three years, although exceptions can be made for special circumstances like parental leave or illness.
Umeå University is a dynamic and modern institution known for its strong emphasis on research, innovation, and international collaboration. Established in 1965, it is one of Sweden’s leading comprehensive universities, offering a wide range of academic programs across disciplines. The university is home to state-of-the-art facilities, including the renowned Chemical Biological Centre (KBC), and fosters an inspiring and inclusive academic environment.
Founded in 1965, Umeå universitet (Umeå University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Umeå (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vasterbotten County. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Örnsköldsvik, Skellefteå. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden), Umeå universitet (UmU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Umeå universitet (UmU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 54 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.