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Open call for the third award of 10 three-year PhD Fellowships of DKK 1.8 million each. We award visionary and creative-thinking young data scientists who want to pursue their own research ideas in collaboration with a strong host environment at a Danish research institution. Application deadline is February 28, 2024.

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Call for Applications  

Danish Data Science Academy (DDSA) invites applications for ten three-year PhD fellowships of DKK 1,800,000 (+ 5% administrative costs) to visionary and creative-thinking young data scientists who want to pursue their own research ideas in collaboration with a strong host environment at a Danish research institution.  

Applications can be within any field of data science aligning with the DDSA research scope .   

DDSA welcomes applications from candidates eligible for a Danish PhD programme (the 3+5, 4+4 and 5+3 models). It is a requirement that the applicant has a well-defined project proposal as well as an agreement with a principal supervisor at a Danish university, and that the candidate will enroll to the relevant PhD Scho o l prior to December 1 5 , 2024.  

We also welcome applications from candidates who applied for a PhD fellowship during the previous rounds of applications (2022 and 2023), but who did not receive a grant.    

Deadline for applications is February 28, 2024, 23:59 (UTC + 01:00).

Applications must be submitted via the DDSA Funding Portal .  

Please note that DDSA does not fund industrial PhDs, offer co-funding or fund students already enrolled at a PhD School.

Please make sure to read the full application guidelines before you start your application process. Applications not fulfilling the requirements will be rejected without further consideration. In this case, you will receive a formal rejection .  

The DDSA PhD Fellowship is a fixed individual research grant aiming to attract and support visionary data science students that want to develop their own PhD project in collaboration with a strong hosting environment at a Danish research institution. By focusing on academic freedom and the student-driven research idea, we aim to engage and empower the new generation of data science researchers.

DDSA encourages cross-disciplinary and collaborative projects with more than one supervisor from different disciplines. The interdisciplinary aspect is not limited to spanning theory and application but can also span different applications or different theoretical approaches.  

If granted a DDSA Fellowship, you will join a vibrant community of young data scientists #GrowingDanishDataScience across scientific domains and disciplines.  

Who can Apply?

We welcome applications that combine excellent data science qualifications, creativity, passion for research, and the desire to engage with the data science community.  

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, nationality, or religion are encouraged to apply.  

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants with a Master’s degree (the 5 +3 PhD model) :

You can apply for a DDSA Fellowship based on a two-year Master’s degree (120 ECTS points), in addition to a Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS points), or equivalent. If you have not yet finalised your Master’s degree by the time of application, you must provide a statement from your Master’s thesis supervisor.  

Applicants without a Master’s degree (the 4+4 and 3+5 PhD models) : 

You can also apply based on your Bachelor’s degree, and thereby integrate your Master’s degree and PhD education (the so-called 4+4 and 3+5 PhD models). If you have not yet finalised your Bachelor’s degree by the time of application, you must provide a statement from your Bachelor’s thesis supervisor.  

All applicants must have high-level proficiency in oral and written English.  

The Research Project

Your project must be within a field of data science, and may concern basic theoretical research, development of new data science methods and technologies, and/or innovative applications of data science to generate new important insights.  

Projects mainly concerned with methods development must argue convincingly for the potential application and impact.   

Projects that have their primary focus on applications of state-of-the-art data science methods must argue convincingly for the novelty and impact of their data science approach and for the importance of the new knowledge generated.   

Your project must be aligned with the research scope  to one, or both, of the DDSA funders, Novo Nordisk Foundation and VILLUM FONDEN.  

The Supervisor(s) 

In order to apply you must have a letter of support from a principal supervisor who holds a position as an associate professor or professor (or equivalent) at a Danish university and conducts research within the field of your PhD project.

Please note: There is no limit on the numbers of applications per supervisor per funding instrument , however , a principal supervisor can onl y supervise 1 grant recipient per funding instrument per year .

You may have additional co-supervisors as you see fit.  

How to Apply

You apply by submitting your application to the DDSA Funding Portal . Please make sure to carefully read the application guidelines below before you start your application process.

Application Guidelines

Applications not fulfilling the requirements will be rejected without further consideration. In this case, you will receive a formal rejection.

Applications must be submitted via the DDSA Funding Portal . We encourage applicants to log in to the funding portal for details on the application form in good time before submitting the application.   

The application form is divided into three sections: Research Project , Research Environment, and Applicant Qualifications . You may at any time skip forward and back between the sections and save and view changes made to your application prior to submitting.   

Your application must be written in English and include the following:

RESEARH PROJECT

Max. 2,500 characters  

• Abstract in English briefly describing the purpose, methods and significance of the project.  

Project Description  

Max. 8,000 characters excluding figures/tables and list of literature cited (uploaded in separate fields).  

The project description should include:  

• Background and state of the art  
• Research questions and methods  
• Outcome and potential impact  
• Literature cited  

Please note, it is not possible to write your p roject d escription in Latex .  

Data Availability Statement (optional)

It is a prerequisite that the proposed research is conducted in agreement with The Danish Code of Conduct for Research Integrity . Furthermore, if the specific project contains elements of potential ethical concern, please enclose a statement describing these as well as a presentation of measures to ensure responsible research conduct. If the research requires approval from ethical committees, this should be stipulated along the expected approval processing time.  

Motivation Letter  

Max. 4,500 characters  

The motivation letter should address the following:  

• What is your motivation for doing a PhD?  
• What is your motivation for addressing the research questions?  
• Why are you the right candidate to carry out this project?
• How will your research and results impact science and society more broadly?

RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT

CV and Statement of Support from Principal Supervisor  

You must have a supervisor agreement with a principal supervisor who conducts research within the subject of your PhD project, and who is employed as an associate professor or professor (or equivalent) at the university where you wish to enroll.  

Please provide:  

• A short CV of the principal supervisor (max. two pages)
• A signed letter of support from the principal supervisor that describes why he/she supports the candidate and the project, including what prior knowledge he/she has of the candidate  

Co-Supervisor (optional)  

A short CV of the of the co-supervisor (max. two pages)

Description of Research Environment  

Please describe how the collaboration is a good match, and how the host environment will support you in successfully carrying out your research project.  

APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS  

Max. 6,000 characters  

Your CV should include:  

• Your educational background  
• Additional qualifications and experiences you may have, for instance: studies abroad, pre-graduate research, data science and programming experience, honors, experience with working in a research environment, participation in research conferences/meetings/presentations, teaching experiences, and publications (incl. the status of the paper: published/accepted/under review/preprint), etc. 

Recommendation Letters or other CV Documentation (optional)  

Max. 2 uploads  

Copies of Certificates and Grades  

Applicants with a Master’s degree (the 5+3 PhD model): 

Please provide copies of certificates including full transcripts of grades of both your Bachelor’s degree (180 ETCS) and your Master’s degree (120 ETCS), or equivalent degrees.

If you have not yet finished your Master’s degree, please enclose a statement from your Master’s thesis supervisor including the expected date for handing in the thesis, planned exam date, as well as expectation of a successful outcome.

Applicants without a Master’s degree (the 4+4 and 3+5 PhD models): 

Please provide a copy of your Bachelor degree certificate and full transcripts of grades of your Bachelor degree as well as any Master’s degree courses you may have completed.

If you have not yet finished your Bachelor’s degree, please include transcripts of grades of all Bachelor’s degree courses completed. Furthermore, you must enclose a statement from your Bachelor’s thesis supervisor including the expected date for handing in the thesis, planned exam date, as well as expectation of a successful outcome.

Evaluation Criteria

The proposed research project must be aligned with the Research Scope  to one, or both, of the DDSA funders, Novo Nordisk Foundation and VILLUM FONDEN.  

Applications will be evaluated based on the following six criteria. Each criterion will be given equal weight:

1. Applicant Quality     

• Prior academic achievements and performance  
• Data science and programming experience  
• Motivation and creativity  
• Research experience  
• References   
• Publications (if any)  

2. R esearch Quality (novelty, originality, motivation)  

• Is the proposed research idea novel?   
• Are stated research hypotheses consistent and appropriate?  
• Is the state-of-the-art of the relevant research field adequately described?  
• Is the proposed research likely to produce exciting new knowledge?  
• Is the proposed project sufficiently focused?  

3. Research Impact (on e.g., academic, cultural, societal, economic, health or environmental issues)   

• Is the proposed new knowledge generated useful across scientific domains?  
• Will the proposed research have a high impact? E.g., generate new scientific paradigms or facilitate new analyses that are likely to lead to novel important insights?  
• Will the proposed research impact (multiple) research fields within the DDSA Research Scope ?  

4. Feasibility (the likelihood for the project to obtain the goals envisioned)  

• Is the proposed project technically feasible?  
• Is the relevant data available and accessible to conduct the proposed research?  
• Is the research described realistic given the resources available (applicant + hosting institution)?  
• Is there access to necessary computing resources, equipment, etc.?  
• Are relevant ethical concerns addressed?  

5. Collaboration (the combined quality of the research team (applicant and supervisor) and the broader research environment at the hosting institution)   

• Is there a high synergy between applicant experience and hosting scientific environment?  
• Is collaboration cross-disciplinary  
• Is there adequate scientific quality available in the hosting scientific environment to realize the proposed research project?  
• What is the level of scientific excellence of the hosting environment?  
• Is the synergy of applicant and hosting environment well argued in the application?  

6. Alignment with the Scope of DDSA  

• Is the proposed research within the DDSA Research Scope ?  
• Does the proposal support the creating of a scientific community within data science in Denmark ?  

Evaluation and Selection Process

The evaluation and selection process are conducted by the DDSA Fellowship Evaluation Committee (FEC) , consisting of six international members and six Danish members. The evaluation process is divided into two steps:  

• Scientific evaluation: Each application is individually evaluated by up to four assessors, followed by a full committee discussion meeting. Based on the discussion of applicants, FEC selects 20 candidates for interview.
• Candidate interview: 20 candidates are invited to present their project proposals in a 15-minute virtual interview. Based on this, the FEC recommends 10 grant recipients for the DDSA Board of Directors’ approval.

Please note that interviews will be conducted during week 21 in May, 2024.

Award Notification and Rejection of Applications

Applicants not invited for interview will be informed by ultimo May, 2024. Applicants will receive numerical feedback only.  

Candidates invited for interview but not selected for a fellowship will receive individual feedback on the proposed research project as well as the interview performance medio June 2024.  

Candidates awarded a PhD Fellowship will primo June, 2024, receive a phone call followed by a grant agreement specifying the grant conditions.  

Terms and Practicalities

The DDSA PhD Fellowship  

The fellowship (DKK 1,800,000 + 5% administrative cost, amounting to a total of DKK 1,890,000) is expected to cover three years of salary, tuition fee, external stay as well as relevant travel – and operational costs.   

The fellowship may only be used for the specific project applied for.   

If the total cost of the PhD project should exceed the fixed amount granted, the hosting institution is expected to cover such additional expenses.   

DDSA does not fund industrial PhDs, offer co-funding or fund students already enrolled at a PhD School.  

If the applicant receives another grant covering the same project as described in the application to DDSA, DDSA reserves the right to withdraw the PhD fellowship.  

The PhD Programme 

The PhD project must be carried out in accordance with:  

• The Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities of the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science  
• The regulations and guidelines defined by the enrolling university  

Enrollment and Employment  

A PhD study in Denmark is by default equal to enrollment in a PhD School at the Danish university, where the principal supervisor holds a position.  

Enrollment and employment must be prior to December 15, 2024, unless otherwise agreed with DDSA. If this is not achieved, the fellowship will be retracted.  

Please note that the specific requirements for enrollment may vary from one university/PhD School and to another.  

Employment is for 3 years at the enrolling university/research institution, where the project is to be carried out, unless otherwise agreed with DDSA.  

PhD students will receive a monthly salary during the employment period for which they are enrolled in the PhD Programme. Terms of employment and salary are according to the agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the Ministry of Finance.  

Further inquiries about enrollment and employment must be directed towards the enrolling university/place of employment.  

For International Applicants

Inquiries about residence permit must be directed towards the hosting institution.  

Most Danish universities have information sites for international staff about living and working as a researcher in Denmark.  

See for example:  

Aalborg University  

University of Aarhus  

Copenhagen Business School  

University of Copenhagen  

IT University of Denmark  

Roskilde University  

University of Southern Denmark  

Technical University of Denmark  

Further Information

For further information about the DDSA PhD Fellowship, please contact the DDSA secretariat at [email protected] .

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Types of PhD fellowships and scholarships

Aarhus University invites highly qualified graduates from all over the world to apply for admission to one of the university’s PhD programmes. Below you will find a general description of PhD scholarships/fellowships at Aarhus University. On the individual graduate school websites, you can find detailed information about specific scholarships as well as calls for applications, procedures and deadlines.

PhD projects:

• Individual projects: You can apply for admission to a graduate school based on your academic record and a project proposal prepared by you and possibly a supervisor at Aarhus University.
• Predefined projects: You can apply for a number of specific PhD positions with predefined project descriptions. Predefined projects are announced on the individual graduate school websites.

Documented funding for the entire PhD programme is a prerequisite for admission. You can either apply as a self-financed student or you can apply for scholarships/fellowships in connection with your application. Aarhus University offers several types of PhD scholarships/fellowships.

3-year PhD fellowships

To be considered for a 3-year PhD fellowship, you must have passed a qualifying exam that corresponds to 300 ECTS credits (e.g., a Bachelor’s degree corresponding to 180 ECTS credits and a Master’s degree corresponding to 120 ECTS credits). The holder of the fellowship is then employed as a PhD research fellow for three years.

4-year PhD scholarships

To be considered for a 4-year PhD scholarship, you must have passed a qualifying exam that corresponds to 240 ECTS credits (e.g., a Bachelor’s degree corresponding to 180 ECTS credits as well as Master’s degree exams corresponding to 60 ECTS credits, or a Master’s degree corresponding to 240 ECTS credits).

A 4-year PhD scholarship consists of two parts: part A (the first two years) and part B (the final two years). The recipient receives a monthly stipend as a scholar during part A. When he or she transitions to part B, the recipient is employed as a PhD fellow and receives a monthly salary. On the transition from part A to part B, the recipient is awarded a Danish Master’s degree . The transition from part A to part B also requires satisfactory completion of part A.

5-year PhD scholarships

To be considered for a 5-year PhD scholarship, you must have completed the Bachelor’s programme (the so-called 3+5 or Bologna Danese track that corresponds to 180 ECTS credits). On completion of a Bachelor’s degree, talented students are admitted directly to a programme which combines a Master's degree programme with a PhD programme.

The Industrial PhD Programme

The Industrial PhD Programme is a joint study programme between a university and a company or institution in the public or private sector. The Industrial PhD Programme supports innovation in the private and public sectors and trains researchers in collaboration with organisations such s as small businesses, corporations, non-profit organisations, etc.

Read more about the Industrial PhD Programme

Overview of the 3-, 4- and 5-year programmes

Read about income and types of scholarships and fellowships offered by the graduate schools:

• Graduate School - Faculty of Arts
• Aarhus BSS Graduate School  
• Graduate School of Health
• Graduate School of Natural Sciences
• Graduate School of Technical Sciences

PhD in Educational Research

The PhD Council offers PhD scholarships within educational research that focus on the Danish primary and lower secondary school system.  

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The PhD school of SCIENCE organises training and education of researchers within all areas of science, with a view to ensure the highest scientific level among the next generations of researchers. The PhD school aims to train PhD candidates with all the required scientific skills plus complementary competencies at the highest level.

The PhD programme at SCIENCE lasts three years and includes an independent research project, stays at other/international research institution(s), PhD level courses, teaching and other types of knowledge dissemination. The PhD is concluded by writing and defending a PhD thesis.

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PhD programmes at the University of Southern Denmark

The PhD programmes at the University of Southern Denmark are research training programmes at the highest international level. This means that as a PhD student you will be at the forefront of international research.

With a PhD degree from the University of Southern Denmark, you will be well groomed for a future international research career. As a PhD graduate, you will also be able to find employment in the public sector or in private business where there is an increasing demand for employees with a research background.

Throughout your PhD project you will take part in active research environments both in Denmark and abroad, and in doing so will achieve research results that are eligible for publication in recognised international scientific journals. You will also acquire teaching and knowledge dissemination skills and establish a broad academic basis by attending specialised PhD courses.

As a PhD student at the University of Southern Denmark, you will get:

• A PhD programme at the highest international level
• Broad contact interface with national and international research environments
• Opportunities for overseas study visits or courses at recognised universities
• A good research environment with close links to experienced researchers
• Flexible working conditions

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TALENT Doctoral Fellowship Programme

TALENT is a doctoral programme co-funded by the European Union, offering 74 PhD scholarships in the natural and life sciences. The 74 PhD positions will be awarded in the course of four application rounds during its first two years, i.e. in the period 1 August 2018-31 July 2020. However, the programme as such runs for five years, ending on 31 July 2023. All four applications rounds have been implemented and all 74 PhD positions filled. In other words, it is no longer possible to apply.

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Phd study at the department of biology.

The Department of Biology is among the largest Departments at the University of Copenhagen. It employs 475 academic and technical staff and hosts research programmes and teaching curricula that cover all major biological sub-disciplines. University rankings typically place the field of biology/biochemistry at the University of Copenhagen first in Denmark and among the top 30 universities internationally.

The mission of the PhD programme at the Department of Biology is to offer world-class research training and education through participation in exciting, frontier research projects.

The successful candidates will join the lively group of 150 PhD students studying at the Department of Biology and participate in the many exciting events and activities organised by the PhD student network and the Department, including the annual PhD day, the biannual BIO conference, weekly research seminars, and career fairs.

All PhD students at Department of Biology are enrolled at the  PhD school of Science .

Local PhD coordinators Robin Andersson Tel: 3533 0245 ​ [email protected] Bioinformatic & RNA Biology A​nders Priemé​ Tel: 3533 0147 [email protected] Microbiology,  Cell-and Neurobiology,  Ecology and Evolution ​ Henriette Pilegaard Tel:  3532 1687 [email protected] Cell Biology and Physiology,  Genomics and Molecular Biomedicin Niels Daugbjerg  Tel: 3533 1830 [email protected] Freshwater Biology,  Marine  B​​iology,  Terrestrial Ecology​​​​ Michael Lisby Tel: 3532 2120 [email protected] Functional genomics Sine Lo Svenningsen Tel: 3532 2033 [email protected] Biomolecular  Sciences

PhD secretaries Jannike Dyrskjøt   (Molecular Biology and Genes, Molecular Cell Biology and Physiology, Protein Sciences) Jeannette Melsen   (Aquatic Sciences, Ecology and Evolution, Microbiology)

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The PhD process at UCPH

In the boxes below, you can find details on different aspects of the PhD process at UCPH.

In principle, fees are payable for studying as a researcher since the University is required to cover its costs in every case.  Typically, Faculties have set standard fees although these may differ if for example a specific research project is especially costly.

Faculties offer a limited number of scholarships/grants to cover students' cost of living and these can be applied for when advertised.  Normally, employment contracts are for three years in accordance with a special protocol to the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations' agreement.

Similar doctoral scholarships are also awarded by research councils and other public bodies and private foundations, although these are often for major research projects or for dealing with research assignments.

If a PhD scholarship is awarded, it normally also includes the University's course fees. Be aware that course fees vary depending on the Faculty. For more details see individual graduate schools.

If awarded a scholarship, students will also be offered work corresponding to 840 hours (six months' work) over the course of the three years.

Admission as a PhD student follows an application to the Faculty concerned. Individual Faculties' PhD websites give the procedures and deadlines for applications.

The emphasis is on the applicant's academic qualifications, the nature of research projects and how these can be included in the research plans of the academic environment concerned and whether the requisite resources are available, including the supervisory capacity, for the studies to be undertaken.

It is essential for study funding to be in place since admission requires the University to make the requisite resources available for studies to be properly undertaken.

We advise contacting the academic environment concerned to discuss your research project and study options before completing and submitting an application for admission. It is possible and often a good idea to submit an application for admission at the same time as applying for a research grant.  We know from experience that drawing up a good application is a relatively big, time-consuming task.

Supervision

Each PhD student is assigned a lead supervisor on admission. This is a researcher employed by the University (at least an assistant professor). In addition to providing academic and study-related guidance, supervisors are required to see that studies, including planned course participation, proceed satisfactorily and makes progress according to plan.

During the course of studies, the lead supervisor will at the very least make regular assessments of course progress. In standard programmes, student assessments are made 26 months, 14 months and 6 months before the end of courses.

Your supervisor is also especially responsible for enabling you to get in touch with active researchers outside UCPH.

UCPH stresses the importance of good supervision and has therefore developed a folder on this.

Read more about PhD supervision at UCPH in these two folders:

• At lede vejen (PDF)
• To Lead the Way (PDF)

As part of your PhD at the University of Copenhagen, you need to take about 30 ECTS in PhD courses or similar educational modules corresponding to six months of studies. These courses can either be done at UCPH or at other universities in Denmark or abroad.

The courses can be specifically academic or generally relevant to research, such as writing articles in English, scientific ethics or intellectual property.  Further, it is obligatory for all PhD students at the University of Copenhagen to attend and have completed a course of ethics and good scientific practice.

Danish universities have made an agreement on PhD courses to make it easier for students to take PhD courses at other Danish universities. 

Open market for PhD courses  

You can find PhD courses for all Danish universities at  phdcourses.dk

Intermediate processes

In the standard process at the University of Copenhagen, there are generally three regular assessments.  These are made at the 26 month, 14 month and six month points before completion of PhD studies.

In the flex schemes, regular assessments are made at the following points (months) before completion of the PhD:

4+4 : 38, 26, 14, 6

3+5 : 50, 38, 26, 14

Individual faculties may themselves set further rules for regular assessments.

Supervisors are required to draw up an overall report by the end of the three year admission period at the latest on whether studies have been satisfactory. The completed thesis will also be submitted for adjudication at the same time.

An adjudication committee consisting of three qualified academics (of whom two must be external but not including the supervisor) assesses the thesis and a concluding viva defence and then make recommendations to the Academic Council as to whether a PhD should be granted.

A thesis must be made available before submission to any interested party who will also have the opportunity to speak during a viva defence. Once a PhD has been awarded by the Academic Council, a certificate is prepared in Danish and English.

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16 NAD PhD Fellowships in Neuroscience (2023)

Neuroscience academy denmark (nad) offers 16 fully funded phd fellowships per year to exceptional and highly motivated candidates pursuing a career in neuroscience research..

NAD is funded by the Lundbeck Foundation and is a nationally concerted effort involving the neuroscience research environments of Aalborg University, Aarhus University, University of Copenhagen, and the University of Southern Denmark. The neuroscience research environments based at the University hospitals and the Technical University of Denmark are also active partners of NAD.

The NAD programme runs over 4 years and consists of 1 pre-PhD year followed by a 3-year PhD project.

Key features

• 3 lab rotations in excellent neuroscience labs across Denmark (200+ labs to choose from) during the pre-PhD year
• Specialised neurosicence courses and workshops
• Retreats and networking events
• The opportunity to design your own PhD project in close collaboration with your PhD supervisor(s)
• 3 years of PhD studies in a research lab that fits your interest.

Application deadline was 11 August 2023 at 4:00 PM (CEST). Next call opens in April 2024 – deadline August 2024.

Read more about the programme below.

Programme Presentation

The pre-phd year.

The pre-PhD year runs from 1 January to 31 December 2024. The purpose of the pre-PhD year is to prepare you for doing an excellent PhD project in neuroscience by providing you with the opportunity to work in a variety of first-rate neuroscience labs, attend basic and advanced neuroscience courses and establish a strong scientific network. You will be introduced to various techniques and methodological approaches that you can use in the formulation of your PhD project.

In the course of the pre-PhD year, you must complete 3 laboratory rotations in 3 different NAD labs within basic and/or clinical neuroscience. Each lab rotation lasts 10 weeks. More than 200 labs across Denmark are affiliated with NAD, which means that there many opportunities to find laboratories that are relevant to your specific field of interest.

To get an overview of labs and potential supervisors, click here . You will plan your lab rotations in close collaboration with the NAD Executive Office.

During each lab rotation, you will be introduced to the lab’s primary research focus areas and techniques. You will also participate in lab research activities, journal clubs etc. Immediately after each lab rotation, you must prepare a report and a presentation of your lab experience that you will present to your fellow NAD fellows.

The intention behind doing 3 lab rotations in 3 different labs across Denmark is to give all NAD fellows an opportunity to try new research environments before deciding on a PhD laboratory. Thus, you will get the chance to expand your neuroscience research network, get familiar with new techniques and methodologies and also to experience and develop new collaborations. Terms are: If you have already done your bachelor’s or master’s thesis or if you have had a paid job in a laboratory, you cannot choose this laboratory for any of your lab rotations. There is no such restriction in regard to choosing your PhD laboratory.

It is a clear expectation from NAD that you will put together a meaningful and relevant pre-PhD year in order for you to get the most out of this opportunity.

In parallel with the lab rotations, you will participate in neuroscience courses and workshops offered by NAD. Also, you will participate in NAD retreats and networking events. Half-way through your third and final lab rotation, you must have identified your preferred NAD lab/supervisor and co-supervisor for your PhD project. In collaboration with your supervisors, you will then formulate a PhD project proposal and a PhD study plan which will have to be approved by NADs Executive Office as well as NAD’s Scientific Board. After approval, you must submit an application for enrolment with the Graduate School at your host university.

In 2024, the 3 lab rotation periods are as follows:

• 1 January – 10 March
• 11 March – 19 May
• 20 May – 28 July

From 29 July to 31 December, you will be affiliated with your PhD laboratory. In this period, you will write your PhD proposal.

Conditions for proceeding from the pre-PhD year to a 3-year PhD fellowship

NAD’s Executive Office and NAD’s Scientific Board will evaluate if you have completed the pre-PhD year satisfactorily based on the following criteria:

• Attendance and active participation in lab rotations – including lab work and completion of all three lab rotations. It is a requirement and a clear expectation from NAD that you are physically present in the laboratories that you choose for your lab rotations.
• Attendance and active participation in all courses, meetings, and assessments of own and fellow NAD PhD fellows
• Approved lab reports and presentations
• Approved PhD research plan by NAD Scientific Board
• Enrolment at the Graduate School of your host institution

The PhD project

Your enrolment and employment as a PhD student run in the period from 1 January 2025 up to and including 31 December 2027. During your 3 years as a PhD student, you must carry out your PhD research project, be actively involved in your research lab and take courses offered by your graduate school corresponding to 30 ECTS. In parallel, NAD will also offer several activities and events that we expect you to join. Here, you will get the chance to network with other PhD students, postdocs and scientists from the Danish neuroscience environment, take part in NAD’s mentor programme and join career events.

Responsibilities and tasks as a PhD Fellow

• Carrying out an independent research project under supervision
• Completing PhD courses corresponding to 30 ECTS
• Participating in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution – preferably abroad
• Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
• Writing scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
• Writing and defending your PhD thesis based on your project
• Following the rules of the individual department and graduate school

Eligibility and Requirements

Acceptance requirements.

You are expected to hold an MSc/MD in, e.g., neuroscience, medicine, molecular biomedicine, biology, biochemistry, psychology, pharmacology, engineering, computer science, or other relevant fields as long as you are keen on applying your expertise to a neuroscience question. What matters is your sincere interest in neuroscience.

All interested candidates with a background in neuroscience are encouraged to apply. At the time of entry to the NAD programme, it is a prerequisite and an indispensable condition that you must qualify for formal enrolment as a PhD student at any of the Health Graduate Schools of the participating Danish universities. This means that you must, at the time of application, hold either a Danish master’s degree or a master’s degree equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (120 ECTS). Note that for applicants with an international Master of Science degree, we might send your master’s degree to be assessed at the Danish Ministry of Education and Research where it will be determined whether your degree is equivalent to a Danish master’s degree.

Only applicants at the required level will be considered. You must upload a scan of your master’s degree diploma. NAD may at any time ask the Danish Ministry of Education and Research for an official assessment of a master’s degree diploma.

Key tasks as a PhD student

• Carrying through an independent research project under supervision
• Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points
• Participating in active research environments including a stay at another research team
• Teaching and disseminating your knowledge
• Completion of a PhD dissertation on basis of the PhD project, which must be publicly defended

To be considered for the NAD programme, you should:

• Have an investigative mindset and a genuine and heartfelt interest in neuroscience
• Be organized, self-motivated, result-oriented, and capable of working independently and in groups
• Be curious and motivated to learn new methods and techniques
• Possess strong written and oral English communication skills

English language skills

As an NAD Fellow, English will be your work language both in the lab and when writing an article or presenting papers of own findings. Your PhD thesis is also written and defended in English. Therefore, it is a requirement that you have profound English language skills.

You need to upload your English language test unless you fall under one of these 3 categories:

• You are from a country where English is the official language
• You are from an EU or EEA country
• You can document that English was the language of instruction during your bachelor’s or master’s study programme

Application Guidelines

All applications must be submitted through our online application portal. Applications received by mail or e-mail will not be taken into consideration.

7 things to prepare before starting your application

• CV – max two pages (in one PDF). Please do NOT include a photo in your CV.
• Find 1-2 references. By the time of your submission of your application, your references must have consented to be your references. If relevant, NAD will contact your references as part of the recruitment process.
• MSc degree diploma (certified English translation + in original language)
• Bachelor’s degree diploma (certified English translation + in original language)
• Grade transcript (certified English translation + in original language)
• English language proficiency test result certification – ONLY required if you are NOT from an EU or EEA country. We only accept TOEFL (minimum 560 in the written) or IELTS (of minimum 6.5)
• 1-2 scientific papers that you find interesting + URL of the paper(s)

Selection Process

Selection process – from application to job offer.

After the application deadline, the selection committee evaluates all applications and shortlists a number of candidates who will then be invited for interviews. All interviews will be held online via Zoom. If you are invited for an interview, you will receive detailed information about the interview format, the programme and what to prepare. After all interviews, the selection committee will recommend the 16 best qualified candidates to NAD’s Governing Board that will render the final decision.

Candidates will be recruited both nationally and internationally aiming for diversity in gender, nationality, education, and research lab interests. The main goal of the selection process is to identify exceptionally motivated candidates with the potential to succeed in neuroscience.

As part of the recruitment process, all shortlisted candidates may be asked to do a personality test.

Important dates in the 2023 recruitment process

• 11 August 2023 at 4 pm (CEST): Application deadline
• Beginning of September: Relevant, shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for interview
• Mid to end September: Interviews
• October: Job offers/rejections are sent out

Terms and Conditions

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The NAD Fellowship is a fixed-term position limited to 1 year as a pre-PhD student at the level of a research assistant + 3 years as a PhD student enrolled and employed with one of NADs listed research laboratories.

Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

As an integrated part of your first year as a pre-PhD, you will take part in a mandatory lab rotation programme in 3 different NAD labs. The labs are located at different geographical locations in Denmark, and you must be prepared to travel and stay at at least two different geographical locations.

During your first year as a pre-PhD, you will receive an employment contract at the level of a research assistant. Your employment will be with different universities depending on your lab rotation choices. You must at all times comply with the rules of your employer at that time. All individual agreements regarding projects and work scope as well as physical presence in the lab, among others, must be agreed upon with the lab PI prior to starting a lab rotation.

The applicant must meet the enrolment criteria of the graduate schools of the Danish universities by the time of submitting this application. This will be screened by the NAD Executive Office.

The PhD study must be completed in accordance with  The Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme (2013)  and each university’s rules on achieving the degree.

Upon your enrolment with the Graduate School of your host institution, you will report directly to your PI/supervisor in the lab where you will do your PhD work.

Additional Information

For additional information about the call or the programme, please  contact the NAD Executive Office.

Frequently Asked Questions

My master’s degree is less than 120 ECTS. Can I still apply?

We can only take applicants with a master’s degree that is equivalent to a Danish master’s degree of 120 ECTS into consideration.

How can I check if my master’s degree from abroad is equivalent to a Danish master’s degree?

The Danish Ministry of Education and Research has guidelines. For assessments:  General assessments for specific countries  and here:  Assessment database . In case the NAD Executive Office is unsure about your ECTS, we will send your diplomas for assessment with the Danish Ministry of Education and Research.

My master’s degree is less than 120 ECTS. Is it possible to qualify for additional ECTS to reach the required 120 ECTS during NAD’s pre-PhD year where I will be employed as a research assistant?

No, you will have to qualify prior to the pre-PhD year.

I have graduated with a master’s degree, however, my university will not issue my diploma until after NAD’s application deadline. Can I still apply?

Yes, you can apply if you have obtained a Master’s degree with 120 ECTS. We are aware that it can take some time before graduates receive their master’s degree diplomas. Just upload a transcript documenting that you have 120 ECTS.

Are there any specific grade requirements (master’s thesis or otherwise)?

There are no specific grade requirements.

Does clinical experience count positively/should you include it in your application?

We consider all experience, so yes, you should include it.

Are English language certifications required for everyone?

Not necessarily. You are exempted from submitting your English language proficiency test if you 1)   come from a country where English is the official language, 2) come from an EU or EEA country or 3) can document that you have completed a BSc or MSc education where English was the language of instruction (please enclose documentation with your application). Depending on your native language and where you obtained your degree, we might ask you to do a test later. If you proceed to an interview, this will also provide us with an opportunity to evaluate your English skills.

In what format should I include references?

We are not asking for letters of recommendation – we just ask for the consent of your references so they know that we might contact them later. Just provide us with their contact details (academic title, full name and e-mail address)

When will I know if I have been accepted?

NAD will send out decisions in the beginning of October 2023.

Will candidates who have not been selected for the programme be notified?

Yes, all candidates will be notified when the application process is finalised.

Is there an age limit?

There is no age limit, and we will not ask you to provide your age during the application process.

What is a “pitch”?

In the box named “pitch”, we ask you to present yourself in only a few words: Why will you succeed in neuroscience, why should NAD’s hiring committee choose you. Consider this as your first chance to give the hiring committee a great impression of yourself. In the “scientific motivation”, you should present your scientific motivation (why are you interested in neuroscience; what drives your curiosity etc.). In the personal motivation, we ask you to give us your personal motivation for applying for our programme (what is your background for applying; what do you hope to get out of joining our programme, etc.). In general, you should show us what makes you a relevant candidate.

Is it a requirement to have any publications already by the time of the NAD application deadline?

That is not a requirement. If you have already published, you are welcome to upload your publication list.

Does a manuscript in preparation count as part of a publication list?

A publication only counts after it has been published. However, you may add the manuscript as under preparation.

Programme start

When will the pre-PhD year start?

The pre-PhD year starts 1st of January 2024. All 16 selected NAD fellows will start on the same day.

Is the start date flexible?

The programme start date is a fixed date. All fellows recruited in 2023 will start 1st of January 2024.

When the 16 NAD fellows start, will they start directly in their 1st lab rotation?

Yes and no. The NAD Executive Office will arrange a meeting for all 16 newly recruited NAD fellows in the first week of January 2024. So, you will start physically in your first lab rotation Monday in week 2 of January. Here, you will meet the PI of the lab and your new colleagues. You will also be introduced to your project/tasks here.

Will NAD assist NAD fellows in finding accommodation near the labs?

NAD will not assist fellows directly in finding accommodation, but we will point out relevant housing resources.

Will NAD provide assistance to applicants who are relocating to Denmark with their families?

NAD will not assist families of international fellows relocating to Denmark.

When will my PhD study start?

The NAD programme is a 4-year programme. You will start with a pre-PhD year 1 st  of January 2024 consisting of three lab rotations and a PhD preparation period. Formally, your enrolment will start 1st of January 2025, but as an NAD Fellow, you will have 5 months with your PhD lab prior to the formal enrolment. Here, you will formulate your PhD project and complete all paperwork with the relevant graduate school.

Is the funding adequate for covering living expenses in Denmark?

Yes. During the pre-PhD year, you will be employed as a research assistant, and afterwards you will be employed as a PhD student. You will receive a monthly salary. Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Will the NAD assist non-EU citizens in applying for a visa?

Our HR department will assist you obtain a residence and work permit.

Programme content

Is the list of PI’s available for lab rotations final?

The list is dynamic, and PI’s are still joining the Research Columns.

Will we randomly be assigned three lab groups during the rotations, or can we choose the three groups/supervisors?

NAD will help you work out the practicalities and we will offer guidance with respect to your research interests. In the end, you choose the three lab rotations.

Does the three lab rotations have to be within the same Research Column?

No. It is up to each fellow to design his/her first year and thus put together a meaningful first year and thus three lab rotations that will prepare the fellow for the three-year PhD study.

Can a lab rotation take place outside of the NAD labs?

No, it cannot. All laboratories in Denmark working within neuroscience have already been asked if they are interested in joining NAD.

Can a fellow join a clinical department if they do not speak Danish?

Yes, but only in agreement with the hosting department.

Can a fellow participate in work with humans if they only have experience with animal experiments?

That will depend on the laboratory. If yes, then it will be under supervision, and some courses may be required.

Are there any opportunities to do clinical research during the programme?

We encourage all projects to be translational and to include clinical aspects. We aim to provide each student with one supervisor engaged in basic research and one engaged in clinical research.

Is it possible not to work with animal experiments at all during both the pre-PhD year as well as during the 3-year PhD study?

Yes, that will be possible. When designing your lab rotations, this is one of the questions you must ask potential PI’s.

How many courses will NAD arrange for the fellows during the pre-PhD year?

The pre-PhD year will encompass 3-4 course. They are all mandatory for NAD fellows.

What will be the content of the courses during the pre-PhD year?

The courses during the pre-PhD year will aim to expose fellows to the scientific breadth, expertise, and available techniques within the NAD community through lectures and exercises. These courses are also intended to highlight areas where fellows may wish to brush up on their knowledge through self-study. Finally, some course content will revolve around academic skills such as scientific writing and data handling. Courses are mandatory, though not graded.

Is it necessary to take all courses during the first year?

You must be able to attend the full curriculum during the first year. It is not possible to skip the first year.

Can a fellow do his/her PhD study in a lab that he/she did not join as part of the three lab rotations in the pre-PhD year?

Yes, that would be possible. The pre-PhD year introduces you to the Danish neuroscience environment, to the researchers, and to the research fields. You will meet potential supervisors, and supervisors will meet you. We suggest that you use the lab rotations to narrow down your field and to find out which kind of lab will be a fit for you.

Who will decide where the fellows will do their PhD studies?

Each fellow will make a decision on where he/she wants to do a PhD and then discuss with the relevant PI. You must take contact and start a dialogue with the PI whose lab you would like to join.

How will NAD support me during my PhD?

During your three years as a PhD student, you are enrolled and employed with your host lab. NAD will offer courses and networking opportunities during these three years and will also keep close contact with you. You are always welcome to reach out to the NAD Executive Office.

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AIAS (Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies) promotes research of the highest quality with a focus on independent basic research and talent development within all core disciplines. 

Each year AIAS selects a number of fellows of the highest international standard. Fellows are selected purely based on their qualifications in an open competition.

AIAS was established in 2013 and is the first institute of its kind in Denmark. 

AIAS fellowships

You can apply for the AIAS fellowship programme if you are a top-level researcher with a PhD and a minimum of two years of postdoctoral research experience.

A fellowship at AIAS gives researchers freedom, independence and funding to work in depth with a research project for a period of one up to three years.  

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Public Health and Epidemiology - PhD Graduate Programme

The Graduate programme in Public Health and Epidemiology (PHE) covers a comprehensive area consisting of population-based epidemiology, clinical epidemiology, social medicine, environmental medicine, industrial medicine, research in prevention and health promotion, and health services research.

The areas carry a great deal of overlap and are central to our understanding of the occurrence and causes of diseases (both the surrounding environment and the individual factors), understanding of patient courses, the health services’ organisation and the effect of different strategies of prevention and health promotion. The many disciplines within the PHE programme have a common methodological basis in epidemiology and in biostatistics. PHE also attracts researchers from several clinical and theoretical institutes, as the research may comprise patient cohorts, genes, biomarkers and physiological processes in the search of causes for development of especially chronic diseases. Public health research makes up a substantial part of the translational research. PHE performs series of PhD courses within epidemiology and public health and often works together with the Graduate programme in  Biostatistics and Bioinformatics . The courses do not only apply to members of PHE, but also to a large number of other PhD students.

PHE is anchored in the  Department of Public Health   at University of Copenhagen. PHE is part of the national network of Graduate programmes in public health ( GRASPH ) comprising Aalborg University, Aarhus University, University of Southern Denmark and University of Copenhagen. The main purpose of the network is to organize a summer school.

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How to enroll

Each student that apply for a PhD must be associated with a specific graduate program (GP). You choose this particular programme by checking it in the application form when applying for enrolment. 

Welcome meeting

You will be invited to a welcome meeting within approx. the first quarter following your enrolment. The next meeting will be  October 8 at 9 am, 2024 in meeting room 5.0.22 at CSS.

Here we will inform about the structure of the graduate programme and what it has to offer.   One of the PhD coordinators at the Department of Public Health will come and introduce themselves and a PhD student from the programme will share their advices and experiences. This is also an opportunity for you to meet other newly enrolled PhD students.

Lectures and Seminars

Apart from focusing on your own area of research, being a PhD student also provide you with an important opportunity to familiarize yourself with public health research in general. A broader understanding of methods and theory within public health may prove an important inspiration for developing your own research in an innovative way. We offer financial support for lectures/seminars/workshops arranged by PhD students. You can apply for support by mailing Lisbeth Lyng Hansen ( [email protected] ). Any such activities will be announced on our home page: https://phd-pubhealthepi.ku.dk/ . Here you can also keep you updated on upcoming epidemiological seminars hosted by Section of Epidemiology, Department of Public Health. Upcoming events will likewise be distributed by e-mail.

PhD courses

We have no mandatory courses in the programme. We are continuously working on securing more relevant courses within public health and epidemiology. Please feel free to contact Katrine Strandberg-Larsen directly, if you have suggestions for relevant courses that are lacking from our curriculum.

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The graduate programme in Public Health & Epidemiology is part of a national network for research training in public health, GRASPH. The main activity of GRASPH is to organize an annual Summer School, https://phd-pubhealthepi.ku.dk/summer-school/. The Summer School lasts for two days and is usually held in May. Both PhD students and their supervisors are invited to attend the Summer School and the program alternates between plenary lectures and presentations in parallel sessions of the student’s own projects. The annual GRASPH Summer School is an important event in the graduate programme and our aim is to share some inspiring days centered on scientific discussions and social activities. GRASPH finances the course and the Summer School counts for approximately 1 ECTS point.

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The Winter School is an annual overnight seminar offered to PhD students enrolled in the Public health & Epidemiology programme. This over-lunch to over-lunch seminar will take place at the beautiful venue Hornbæk Hus ( Hornbækhus | Badehotel i Nordsjælland tæt på hav og skov (hornbaekhus.com) ) and the program is planned to include a fun and exiciting combination of social activities, and talks given by invited speakers on topics relevant for the life as a PhD student. The next Winter School will be November 23-24 . Invitations will be sent out around the Summer.

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Internationalization and financial support for staying abroad

Staying abroad can help you build up an international network and open your eyes to new venues of research. From personal experience, I know that the professional and personal advantages are plentiful. Benefitting from your supervisors’ international contacts may open new doors for your next research stay abroad.  The Graduate School at Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences will provide financial support to research stays abroad. You can apply directly through the PhD School:  https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/studyabroad/financial-support-for-studying-abroad/

In addition, the Public Health and Epidemiology PhD Programme offers the following funding for courses and writing retreats.

Financial support for costs involved in attending NorDoc courses

We offer up to 10,000 DKK/year to cover costs for travel and accommodation involved when attending courses in the NorDoc Consortium. The course database is available at:  https://www.nordochealth.net/courses You apply for support by mailing Christina ( [email protected] ), enclosing confirmation for course registration.

Financial support for writing retreats

We offer a number of writing retreats of up to 5 days, preferably at the end of the PhD.  Please send a short motivated application to Christina ( [email protected] ) if interested.

Epidemiological seminars

Section of Epidemiology at Department of Public Health offers a series of epidemiological seminars.

To view the event series, follow this link.

Steering group

• Katrine Strandberg-Larsen, associate professor and head of the graduate program, Section of Epidemiology, Department of Public Health
• Wietse Tol, professor, Section of Global Health, Department of Public Health
• Helene Charlotte Wiese Rytgaard, Section of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health
• Jan Wohlfahrt, Chief epidemiologist, Danish Cancer Society
• Merete Osler, clinical professor, Department of Public Health
• Berit Heitmann, clinical professor, Section of General Practice, Department of Public Health
• Jennifer Baker, senior researcher, Center for Clinical Research and Prevention, Capital Region
• Reiner Rugulies, professor, National Research Centre for the Working Environment
• Carsten Hjorthøj, senior researcher, Capital Region, Region Hovedstadens Psykiatri, Psykiatrisk Center København
• Nana Follmann Hempler, Director of unit for Research and analysis, Scleroseforeningen 
• Christina Frost-Hartwig, PhD coordinator, Dept. of Public Health
• Neil Alexandre Scheidwasser, PhD student, Section of Epidemiology, Dept. of Public Health
• Dorra Bouazzi, PhD student, Region Zealand
• Hans Kristian Råket Pedersen, PhD student, Bispebjerg Hospital
• Silvia Pavan, PhD student, University of Copenhagen and Deakin University

The steering group meets twice a year.

Head of Programme Katrine Strandberg-Larsen , associate professor, promotion programme, Dept. of Public Health  Email: [email protected] Phone:  35 32 60 78

PhD Coordinator: Christina Frost-Hartwig, PhD Coordinator  Email:   [email protected] Phone:  35 32 77 88 Mailing address and email: Department of Public Health Øster Farimagsgade 5, P.O. 2099 DK-1014 Copenhagen K [email protected]

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16 PhD Fellowships in Neuroscience

Application deadline: August 12 2024, 4 PM (CEST)

Neuroscience Academy Denmark (NAD) offers 16 fully funded PhD fellowships to exceptional and highly motivated candidates pursuing a career in neuroscience. NAD is a nationally concerted effort involving the neuroscience research environments of Aalborg University, Aarhus University, University of Copenhagen, and the University of Southern Denmark. 

NAD's fellowship programme runs over 4 years: thus, 1 pre-PhD year followed by 3 years a a PhD fellow.

Programme highlights

• 3 lab rotations in excellent neuroscience labs across Denmark
• Specialised neurosicence courses and workshops
• Retreats and networking events
• The opportunity to design your own PhD project
• 3 years as a PhD student in a research lab that fits your specific neuroscience interests

Application eligibility and requirements

To qualify for the NAD fellowship programme, you must have a documented background in neuroscience and hold an MD or and MSc in, e.g., neuroscience, molecular biomedicine, biochemistry, pharmacology, biomedical engineering, bioinformatics etc. What matters is your sincere interest and documented interest in neuroscience.

To read the full call and to apply, go to NAD's website: www.neuroscienceacademydenmark.dk

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If you are an American scholar or postgraduate student at master or Ph.D.-level, you can apply for a Fulbright grant for an entire academic year of study and/or research in Denmark.

For more information about selection criteria and the application process for a Fulbright grant, please visit the Fulbright Denmark website .

Danish government scholarships for highly qualified non-EU/EEA students

Danish universities receive a limited number of government scholarships each year to fund highly qualified full-degree students from non-EU/EEA countries and Switzerland.

In order to be eligible for a scholarship you must be...

• a citizen of a country outside the EU, the European Economic Area or Switzerland
• enrolled in a full degree higher education programme
• granted a time-limited residence permit in Denmark due to education

You are not eligible for a Danish government scholarship if you...

• are seeking admission to an Artistic Higher Education Institution
• have a legal claim to the rights of Danish citizens
• have been granted a residence permit at the time of admission by the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9c, subsection 1, as the child of a foreign citizen who has been granted a residence permit in accordance with the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9m, and who is a citizen of a country that is not acceded to the EU or covered by the EEA agreement
• are student who is eligible for a grant in accordance with Danish Law regarding the State Education Fund

The scholarships are administered by the Danish universities, who each select the students, who are awarded with a scholarship.

For further information about the government scholarship, please consult the admission details of the higher education institution of your choice.

Please note: The government scholarship consists of two parts and can be given as full or partial tuition fee waivers and/or grants towards covering your living costs. However, since the scholarships are administered by the higher education institutions themselves, you should enquire at the institution of your choice for further details.

The Danish State Educational Support (SU)

The Danish State Educational Support (SU) is generally only awarded to Danish residents. As an international student you may, however, apply for equal status in so far as the state educational support is concerned. You may be granted equal status according to:

• Danish rules

For details on how to apply, visit the website of the Danish Education Support Agency .

Other sources of information on scholarships

Several scholarship programmes for both EU and non-EU students are listed at the EU-database Ploteus . PhD students and researchers should visit the European Researchers' Mobility Portal .

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• List of approved Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses in Denmark https://ufm.dk/uddannelse/tilskud-til-udveksling-og-internationale-projekter/erasmusplus/videregaende-uddannelser/ovrige-ordninger/erasmus-mundus/danske-institutioners-deltagelse-i-erasmus-mundus-joint-master-degrees-2020 
• Erasmus Mundus in Denmark http://ufm.dk/en/education-and-institutions/programmes-supporting-cooperation-and-mobility/erasmus-erasmus-mundus-and-tempus-programmes
• Nordplus http://www.nordplusonline.org/
• Fulbright Denmark https://fulbrightcenter.dk
• The Danish State Educational Support (SU), Danish Rules http://www.su.dk/english/su-as-a-foreign-citizen/equal-status-according-to-danish-rules/
• The Danish State Educational Support (SU), EU law http://www.su.dk/english/su-as-a-foreign-citizen/equal-status-according-to-eu-law/
• The European Researchers' Mobility Portal http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/

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DENMARK: PhD fellowships at Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen

Department of Food and Resource Economics (IFRO) of the University of Copenhagen  is inviting applications for PhD scholarships to start up from 1 September 2022 or later.

IFRO carries out pure basic and applied social science research and have a number of educational and public sector advisory service responsibilities within our thematic fields. We are characterized by a high involvement in interdisciplinary research at both international and national levels.

Research areas

The relevant research areas for the PhD scholarships are within the following thematic areas covered by the four larger research groups at IFRO:

Environment and natural resources, which includes the economic regulation of environmental externalities and natural resource use, environmental valuation methods, energy economics, behavioural economics, environmental sociology and governance, conflict resolution, climate change policies, forest economics and management, fishery and aquaculture economics, biodiversity conservation, and environmental ethics 

Production, markets and policy, which include production economics, applied micro-economics, efficiency analysis, innovation, management science, organization and ownership, policy design and analysis, business economics, agricultural and food economics, policy and regulation, trade negotiations and agreements, and the impact of international trade on food and natural resources 

Consumption, bioethics and regulation, which includes food economics, food sociology and policy, law, consumer behaviour and policy, nutritional policy studies and nutritional sociology, public health economics and policy in both the human and the animal science fields. It also includes ethics and value aspects of food production, nutritional policy, animal husbandry, companion animals, veterinary practice, and the management of the environment and of natural resources 

Global development, which includes inter-disciplinary research on economic, political, environmental, and institutional dynamics in developing societies. Research areas include issues of livelihoods, small-scale industry, trade, and labour; of climate change mitigation and adaptation; of forest and natural resource management; of resource conflicts and governance; of state formation, and law.

Who are we looking for?

Applicants should hold an MSc degree related to the thematic areas mentioned above with good results and good English language skills. As criteria for the assessment of your qualifications, emphasis will also be laid on previous publications (if any), relevant work experience and the potentials of the applicant’s proposed non-binding research project. 

Applicants are encouraged to submit a brief non-binding research proposal to illustrate general interest and ability to formulate a research idea. The final research topic for the applicants hired are decided upon in dialogue. The Department may propose topics relevant for the applicants’ profile, which are better fits to ongoing activities and/or hold greater potential.

The PhD programme

Depending of your level of education, you can undertake the PhD programme as either:

Option A: A  three year full-time study  within the framework of  the regular PhD programme  (5+3 scheme),  if you already  have an education  equivalent to a relevant Danish master’s degree.

Option B: An up  to five year full-time study programme  within the framework of  the  integrated MSc and PhD  programme  (the 3+5 scheme), if you do not have an education  equivalent to a relevant Danish master´s degree  – but you  have  an education  equivalent to a Danish bachelors´s degree .

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Option A: Getting into a position on the regular PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the regular programme

To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the the thematic areas mentioned above. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see  General assessments for specific countries  and  Assessment database .

Terms of employment in the regular programme

Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

The terms of employment and salary are in accordance to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State (AC). The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Option B: Getting into a position on the integrated MSc and PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the integrated MSc and PhD programme

If you do not have an education  equivalent to a relevant Danish master´s degree , you might be qualified for the integrated MSc and PhD programme, if you have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish bachelor´s degree. Here you can find out, if that is relevant for you:  General assessments for specific countries  and  Assessment database .  

Terms of the integrated programme

To be eligible for the integrated scholarship, you are (or are eligible to be) enrolled at one of the faculty’s master programmes with relations the thematic areas mentioned above.

Students on the integrated programme will enroll as PhD students simultaneously with completing their enrollment in this MSc degree programme.

The duration of the integrated programme is up to five years, and depends on the amount of credits that you have passed on your MSc programme. For further information about the study programme, please see:  www.science.ku.dk/phd , “Study Structures”.

Until  the MSc degree is obtained, (when exactly two years of the full 3+5 programme remains), the grant will be paid partly in the form of 48 state education grant portions (in Danish: “SU-klip”) plus salary for work (teaching, supervision etc.) totalling a workload of 150 working hours per year.

A PhD grant portion is currently (2021) DKK 6.321 before tax.

When  you have obtained   the   MSc degree, you will transfer to the salary-earning part of the scholarship for a period of two years. At that point, the terms of employment and payment will be according to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State (AC). The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Responsibilities  and tasks in both PhD programmes

Complete and pass the MSc education in accordance with the curriculum of the MSc programme

 (ONLY when you are attending the integrated MSc and PhD programme)

Carry through an independent research project under supervision

Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE

Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad

Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities

Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals

Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project

Relevant publications

Relevant work experience

Other relevant professional activities

Curious mind-set with a strong interest in the thematic areas mentioned above

Good English language skills

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Application and Assessment Procedure

Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include : 

Motivated letter of application (max. one page)

Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position

Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.

Publication list (if possible)

Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is 19th April 2022, 23:59 GMT +2.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process

After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment.

The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at  https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/ .

Invitations for interviews are expected to be send out to a selected part of the qualified applicants for these to be held  starting late June-July 2022.

For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the Deputy Head of Department for Research Jette Bredahl Jacobsen +45 3533 1746, [email protected], or to Head of Department Bo Jellesmark Thorsen at +45 3533 1700, [email protected].  .

General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website:  https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/ .

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position. 

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.

Bo Jellesmark Thorsen

E-mail:  [email protected]

Jette Bredahl Jacobsen

E-mail:  [email protected]

Application deadline:  19-04-2022

Employment start:  01-09-2022

Working hours:  Full time

Department/Location:  Department of Food and Resource Economics

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PhD fellowship in Microbiology and Phage Delivery Engineering

The Department of Food Science, Section of Microbiology, Gut Health, and Fermentation invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Gut ecology and Phage Encapsulation with the aim of exploring innovative approaches to gut microbiome modulation using bacteriophage-based therapies and to develop novel drug delivery strategies for bacteriophages.

The PhD position is part of a Sapere Aude research project funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark: ‘ PhageX : Next-generation bacteriophage therapy for treating gut-related diseases’ ( https://dff.dk/en/apply/supported-research/research-leaders/research-leader-2023/torben-solbeck-rasmussen )

Start date is (expected to be) 1st of August 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project

During the last decade it has become evident that a range of complex diseases are associated with gut microbiome (GM) imbalances, amongst other metabolic syndrome, colon cancer, autism spectrum disorders, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This makes the GM an attractive therapeutic target for faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), but widespread use of FMT is unlikely due to inconsistent treatment outcomes and the risk of infection by bacteria and human viruses that are transferred along with the donor material. Recent studies point at the bacterial viruses (bacteriophages, in short phages) as the driving element for successful FMT. The PhageX project is based on the bold hypothesis that phage transplantation not only can have same effect as FMT, but it can also be transformed into a reproducible production of safe phage therapeutics that warrant low risk of infection of pathogenic bacteria and human viruses from the donor material. Both in vitro simulations of gut conditions and animal models will be applied to evaluate the methodologies. Although IBD will be used as a proof-of-concept case, PhageX will open a myriad of possibilities to cure various GM-related diseases with minimal risk for the patient and thereby replacing FMT with a next-generation phage-mediated therapy.

The project is built on an exciting collaboration between Tallinn Technical University, Estonia, Amsterdam UMC, The Netherlands, and Section of Experimental Animal Models at the University of Copenhagen.

Specific tasks for the PhD position in Gut ecology and Phage Encapsulation

• Develop a method for gentle encapsulation of bacteriophages
• Chemostat fermentations of intestinal content
• Working with in vitro intestinal models
• Creating a protocol for improved matchmaking between donor bacteriophages and recipient gut microbiome
• In vivo animal studies and collection of samples. It is noted that the assistance from experienced personnel will be provided as required until ABD license in laboratory animals science have been obtained
• Gut microbiome analysis
• Initiating your engineering creativity

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates within a relevant field, such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and food science.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?

The selected PhD fellow will be part of the Section of Microbiology, Gut Health, and Fermentation. We are located in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen.

The section currently has ~50 members and offers an open, supportive environment for everyone to thrive. There will be a strong focus on work-life-balance. Currently there are ~18 PhD students in the section representing many different nationalities, which provide a friendly and useful network for the PhD students. At both department and university level there are also yearly social and career relevant events targeting PhD students. You will also be part of our exciting social events in the section. As a member of the group, you will participate in our biweekly section meetings, where you will have the opportunity to present your work in a safe environment and engage in scientific discussions relevant to our field.

In the section we work on a range of topics that range from gut health, food fermentation and starter culture functionality, food preservation and spoilage including biocontrol, microbial food safety and hygiene, gut microflora and probiotics in humans and animals, and microbiological quality assurance. The department hosts comprehensive infrastructure, well-equipped facilities, and extensive experience in phage biology, colloid research for food properties, and microbiome investigation over decades. While expertise in anaerobic culturing for microbiome studies have been developed the last decade, utilizing e.g. anaerobic chambers and Hungate systems. Additionally, the department is equipped with an in-house in vitro colon model, the CoMinigut, that are used for assessing dietary influences on gut microbiota and metabolite production. The presence of four sets of 2L Sartorius Biostat A bioreactors underline the ability to carry out controlled fermentation experiments. Moreover, our state-of-the-art gut virome pipelines, encompassing sample preparation and analysis, include a robust third-generation sequencing setup, built on Oxford Nanopore technology. Collaboration extends beyond Food Science, with several clinical partners specializing in gastrointestinal diseases as well as experts in animal models, that offers all required facilities. The synergy of these collaborations enriches our research endeavours.

Principal supervisor:

Associated Professor Jens Risbo, Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen. E-mail:

[email protected] , Direct Phone: +4535333224.

The PhD programme is a three year full-time study within the framework of the regular PhD programme ( 5+3 scheme) , if you already have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master’s degree.

Qualifications needed for the regular programme

To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. food science, microbiology, pharmaceutical science, and biotechnology. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database .

Terms of employment in the regular programme

Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

General responsibilities and tasks in the PhD programme

• Carry through an independent research project under supervision
• Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
• Participate in active research environments, including stays at other research institutions, which for this position will be in both Estonia (3 months) and The Netherlands (3 months)
• Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
• Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
• Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for a candidate with several (not all) of the following qualifications:

• An MSc degree in areas relevant to the PhD project (e.g., food science, microbiology, pharmaceutical science, and biotechnology)
• Curious mindset with strong interest in the importance of our gut microbiome in health and disease
• Practical experience in in-vitro microbiology including bacteriophage assays and batch/chemostat fermentations.
• Bioinformatics analysis of bacterial and viral metagenomes and experience in using R- and/or Python for data analysis.
• Experience within material science and physical chemistry
• Keen to work with laboratory animals (only mice)
• Excellent English communication skills both written and orally
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethics
• High ambitions
• Team player

Key selection criteria:

• Professional qualifications relevant for the position
• Find it exciting to work in a highly multidisciplinary project
• Relevant work experience
• Language skills
• Creative thinking
• Level of enthusiasm and motivation
• Ability to work independently

Application and Assessment Procedure

Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include : 

• Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
• Your motivation for applying for the specific PhD project
• Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
• Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
• Publication list (if possible)
• Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is 31 May 2024, 23:59 GMT +2.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process

After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment.

The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above-mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/ .

Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in week late May or early June 2024.

Questions For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/ .

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position. 

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.

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PhD Fellowship in Molecular Microbiology, Denmark

A PhD fellowship is available at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology , University of Southern Denmark , in Professor Birgitte H. Kallipolitis’ research group . The PhD position is available from 1 August 2018, or as soon as possible thereafter, for a period of three years. The research project will focus on the role of fatty acids as signalling molecules in bacterial pathogens.

We are seeking a highly talented, creative and motivated candidate with a Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biomedicine, or related subjects. The successful applicant should have a strong background in experimental molecular microbiology, including prior experience in genetic manipulation of Gram-positive bacteria and methods for studying bacterial gene regulatory systems. Prior academic publication experience will be considered as a plus. The candidate should be proficient in English and possess good interpersonal skills.

For further information please contact Professor Birgitte H. Kallipolitis, tel.: +45 6550 2372, e-mail:  bhk@bmb.sdu.dk .

Further information about the PhD-study can be found at the  homepage of the University .

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Physics graduate student Jeong Min (Jane) Park is among the 32 exceptional early-career scientists worldwide chosen to receive the prestigious 2024  Schmidt Science Fellows award.  

As a 2024 Schmidt Science Fellow, Park’s postdoctoral work will seek to directly detect phases that could host new particles by employing an instrument that can visualize subatomic-scale phenomena.  

With her advisor, Pablo Jarillo-Herrero, the Cecil and Ida Green Professor of Physics, Park’s research at MIT focuses on discovering novel quantum phases of matter.

“When there are many electrons in a material, their interactions can lead to collective behaviors that are not expected from individual particles, known as emergent phenomena,” explains Park. “One example is superconductivity, where interacting electrons combine together as a pair at low temperatures to conduct electricity without energy loss.”

During her PhD studies, she has investigated novel types of superconductivity by designing new materials with targeted interactions and topology. In particular, she used graphene, atomically thin two-dimensional layers of graphite, the same material as pencil lead, and turned it into a “magic” material. This so-called magic-angle twisted trilayer graphene provided an extraordinarily strong form of superconductivity that is robust under high magnetic fields . Later, she found a whole “magic family” of these materials, elucidating the key mechanisms behind superconductivity and interaction-driven phenomena. These results have provided a new platform to study emergent phenomena in two dimensions, which can lead to innovations in electronics and quantum technology.

Park says she is looking forward to her postdoctoral studies with Princeton University physics professor Ali Yazdani's lab.

“I’m excited about the idea of discovering and studying new quantum phenomena that could further the understanding of fundamental physics,” says Park. “Having explored interaction-driven phenomena through the design of new materials, I’m now aiming to broaden my perspective and expertise to address a different kind of question, by combining my background in material design with the sophisticated local-scale measurements that I will adopt during my postdoc.”

She explains that elementary particles are classified as either bosons or fermions, with contrasting behaviors upon interchanging two identical particles, referred to as exchange statistics; bosons remain unchanged, while fermions acquire a minus sign in their quantum wavefunction.

Theories predict the existence of fundamentally different particles known as non-abelian anyons, whose wavefunctions braid upon particle exchange. Such a braiding process can be used to encode and store information, potentially opening the door to fault-tolerant quantum computing in the future.

Since 2018, this prestigious postdoctoral program has sought to break down silos among scientific fields to solve the world’s biggest challenges and support future leaders in STEM.

Schmidt Science Fellows, an initiative of Schmidt Sciences, delivered in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, identifies, develops, and amplifies the next generation of science leaders, by building a community of scientists and supporters of interdisciplinary science and leveraging this network to drive sector-wide change. The 2024 fellows consist of 17 nationalities across North America, Europe, and Asia.   

Nominated candidates undergo a rigorous selection process that includes a paper-based academic review with panels of experts in their home disciplines and final interviews with panels, including senior representatives from across many scientific disciplines and different business sectors.  

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Washington State University graduate student Ian Wells has won a NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities fellowship.

The highly competitive fellowship provides students with up to five years of support for early-stage space technology research as well as summer internships at one of NASA’s space centers. He is the fourth graduate student from WSU’s School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering to receive the fellowship.

“Ever since I visited the NASA Ames Research Center in high school, I’ve wanted to work for NASA,” said Wells. “That is now fully realized in developing optical analysis of liquid hydrogen rocket fuel.”

Originally from Boise, Idaho, Wells came to WSU as an undergraduate. Working in the Hydrogen Properties for Energy Research lab , he led a student team that built and demonstrated a prototype to clean lunar dust from spacesuits. With their idea to use a liquid nitrogen spray to clean off the dust, the group won the prestigious Artemis Award at NASA’s Breakthrough, Innovative and Game-changing (BIG) Idea Challenge.

As part of the project, Wells, who has had a lifelong interest in photography, created images of tiny nitrogen and dust droplets, liquid nitrogen pools, and the movement of the droplets over surfaces. The images were shared widely in the media, including on the BBC and in Smithsonian Magazine.

While Wells’ undergraduate project used boiling liquid nitrogen to clean spacesuits, he wants to better understand the science behind how the nitrogen boils in order to full optimize the moondust-busting technology.

As part of his NASA fellowship, he will use optics to better understand the physics and mechanisms of boiling hydrogen to develop better rocket fuels.

Wells hopes to work at NASA after he completes his studies and continue studying optics, cryogenics, and extraterrestrial systems development.

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PhD student to research multi-functional artificial coral reefs with prestigious fellowship

By Lorena Taboas 05-16-2024

In an exceptional display of academic excellence and forward-thinking, graduate student Kylee Rux has been awarded one of the most prestigious fellowships in the U.S. scientific community: the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship by the Department of Defense. This fellowship, funded for three years, will allow Kylee to explore the development of multi-functional artificial coral reefs.  

Inspired by early experiences in high school maintaining the classroom's saltwater aquariums, Rux developed a passion for addressing climate change, particularly its effects on the oceans. This led to a profound interest in combining engineering and marine science to create solutions that mitigate environmental impact. Rux’s interest was quickly piqued by the cement industry, known for its significant carbon emissions, but also for its unique potential.  

"Living in Miami, we are at the forefront of climate change and understand the urgency in protecting our coastlines," Rux explains. “I plan to investigate an artificial reef structure that mitigates wave impact and boosts biodiversity while extending the service life. A major area of interest is in exploring the reefs' multi-functional abilities towards enhanced resilience, such as self-healing.”  

Rux’s faculty advisor, civil and architectural engineering assistant professor, Prannoy Suraneni , is currently researching sustainable concretes. Green-gray solutions have been one of the main research focuses for the College of Engineering, aiming to find innovative solutions for shoreline protection and habitats for marine life to navigate climate change impacts.   

Over the next five years, Rux envisions continuing to develop solutions that reduce the impact of climate change, whether in academia or industry and hopes to mentor the next generation of innovators, particularly young girls.  

The Department of Defense NDSEG Fellowship is a highly competitive award given to students pursuing doctoral degrees in science and engineering disciplines. Sponsored by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Army, the program aims to increase the number of U.S. citizens trained in disciplines of science and engineering of military importance.  

Rux was also awarded the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP) but chose to accept the Department of Defense Fellowship.  

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