The Danish Data Science Academy (DDSA) is offering six prestigious two-year postdoctoral fellowships at top Danish universities. Each fellowship is valued at DKK 1.3 million, covering salary, research expenses, and travel allowances. If you have an innovative research idea and a strong affiliation with a Danish host institution, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in data science.
Application Deadline: March 5, 2025
Why Apply for the DDSA Postdoc Fellowship?
- Prestigious Funding: Receive DKK 1.3 million for your independent research.
- Career Advancement: Build an international research network and develop expertise.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Engage with leading Danish universities and industry experts.
- Global Recognition: Join a vibrant data science community in Denmark.
- Academic Freedom: Conduct research on your own terms without industrial constraints.
Degree Level
The DDSA Postdoc Fellowship Call 2025 supports Post Doctorate, Fellowship, and PhD-level programs at Danish universities.
Available Subjects
This competitive fellowship funds innovative research projects in applied and theoretical data science, aligning with the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s research scope.
Fellowship Benefits
- Funding Amount: DKK 1,300,000 (+5% administrative costs)
- Financial Support: Covers salary, research expenses, and travel allowances.
Eligible Nationalities
Open to international students from all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Applicant Qualifications
- Must hold a PhD or have a thesis accepted for defense before June 1, 2025.
- The PhD must have been awarded within six years before the application deadline.
- High-level proficiency in English is required.
- Must secure an agreement with a Danish host institution.
2. Research Project Requirements
- Must have a strong data science component, focusing on theoretical research, method development, or innovative applications.
- Should align with the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s research scope.
- Emphasizes novelty, impact, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
3. Host Institution Requirements
- The research must be conducted at a Danish university or research center.
- The host institution must provide a letter of support.
- Applicants who have held a postdoc position at the same Danish university for more than two years may be ineligible due to the Danish Postdoc 4-Year Rule.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications are assessed based on:
- Applicant Quality: Academic achievements, programming skills, research experience.
- Scientific Independence & Collaboration: Research mobility, leadership potential, collaborations.
- Research Quality: Originality, feasibility, alignment with state-of-the-art developments.
- Research Impact: Contributions to academia, industry, and society.
- Feasibility: Resource availability, ethical considerations, execution plan.
- Collaboration Potential: Host institution’s excellence, interdisciplinary synergy.
- Alignment with DDSA Scope: Relevance to data science and Denmark’s research community.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted via the DDSA Funding Portal before the deadline. The process includes:
1. Research Project Proposal
- Abstract: Max 2,500 characters
- Project Description: Max 8,000 characters covering:
- Background and state of the art
- Research questions and methods
- Expected outcomes and impact
- References and citations
- Motivation Letter: Max 4,500 characters
- Data Availability Statement (Optional)
2. Research Environment & Collaboration
- Description of Research Environment: Max 2,500 characters
- Scientific Development Plan: Max 2,500 characters
- Support Letters: From host institution and major collaborators
3. Applicant Qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Max 6,000 characters
- Publication List: Peer-reviewed papers, conference presentations, etc.
- PhD Diploma or confirmation letter from PhD supervisor
Selection Timeline
- March 5, 2025: Application Deadline
- May 2025 (Week 21): Candidate Interviews
- June 2025: Award Announcements
- Before December 15, 2025: Research Project Start
Apply Now!
Seize this opportunity to propel your career in data science! Submit your application before March 5, 2025, and take a step toward groundbreaking research.
For more details, visit the DDSA official website or contact the DDSA Secretariat at [email protected].
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