16 NAD PhD Fellowships 2025 in Denmark

A golden gateway has opened for aspiring neuroscience researchers across the globe! Neuroscience Academy Denmark (NAD) has announced 16 fully funded PhD Fellowships for international students aiming to launch a high-impact research career in neuroscience. Applications are officially open for this exclusive program starting January 1st, 2026 – and the deadline is fast approaching!

About the NAD PhD Fellowship Programme

The Neuroscience Academy Denmark (NAD) is a national collaboration between Denmark’s top institutions: Aalborg University, Aarhus University, the University of Copenhagen, and the University of Southern Denmark. Together with affiliated university hospitals and 200+ neuroscience labs, the program offers an unmatched environment for neuroscience training and innovation.

This prestigious fellowship spans four (04) years:

• 1 Pre-PhD Year with three rotations in elite neuroscience labs
• 3-Year PhD Program with a project tailored to your interests and developed alongside your supervisor

Why This NAD Fellowship Stands Out?

• Fully funded 4-year fellowship (no tuition fees + stipend support)
• Rotations in three world-class neuroscience labs
• Access to specialized neuroscience workshops & academic retreats
• Immersive networking events and scientific community engagement
• Design your own PhD project with a mentor from top Danish institutions
• Study in a country globally recognized for innovation and quality of life

Eligibility Criteria – Are You the One?

You are eligible to apply if:

• You hold or are completing a Master’s degree in neuroscience or a related field
• You demonstrate strong academic performance
• You possess high motivation and passion for neuroscience research
• You meet English language proficiency requirements: IELTS: minimum 6.5 or TOEFL (paper-based): minimum 560.

Eligible Fields of Study

The NAD Fellowship welcomes applicants from various neuroscience-related disciplines, including but not limited to:

• Cognitive neuroscience
• Neurobiology
• Biomedical sciences
• Neuroengineering
• Molecular biology
• Psychology (with neuroscience focus).

Where to Apply? – https://neuroscienceacademydenmark.dk/call/16-nad-phd-fellowships-in-neuroscience/

The last date to apply for the NAD PhD Fellowship Programme is 11 August 2025 at 4:00 PM (CEST).