Danish Data Science Academy Postdoc Fellowship Call 2025, Denmark

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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