DDSA Postdoc Fellowship Call 2026

A competitive two-year postdoctoral fellowship programme funding individual research projects in applied and/or theoretical data science. Five fellowships of DKK 1,300,000 (+5% administrative costs) are awarded to early-career researchers to pursue their own research ideas in collaboration with a Danish host research institution. Projects must align with the research scope of the funder, the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Fellows join a community of young data scientists and are expected to begin their project before December 15, 2026 unless otherwise agreed.

DKK 1,300,000 grant for a two-year postdoctoral research project, affiliation with a Danish host institution, and membership in the DDSA postdoc community.

Applicants must hold a PhD degree by the time of application or have a PhD thesis accepted for defense prior to 2026-06-01. The PhD must have been awarded no more than six years prior to the application deadline (leave of absence rules apply). Applicants must have an agreement with a Danish host research institution and begin the research project before 2026-12-15 unless otherwise agreed. High-level proficiency in oral and written English is required.

Submit an application via the DDSA Funding Portal with a research proposal and a host institution agreement.