For postdoctoral researchers from Denmark, the California-Denmark Innovator Fellowship 2025 presents a unique chance to become fully immersed in California’s vibrant innovation scene. The fellowship, which is jointly organized by the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), aims to assist early-career researchers in transforming their scientific discoveries into useful, high-impact products that promote planetary health and sustainable food systems.
UC Davis, a world leader in agricultural, food, and environmental sciences, will host the fellows for six months. Under the direction of top scientists, businesspeople, and venture capital specialists, participants will conduct translational research and have practical experience in commercialization while they are at the institution.
Fellows will work on cutting-edge topics during research assignments in prestigious labs like the Genome Center’s Siegel Lab. Participants will investigate successful commercialization tactics for science-based solutions in partnership with the Innovation Institute for Food and Health (IIFH). Furthermore, market insights will be obtained through mentorship from venture capital firms such as The March Group, which is well-known for its work in foodtech and biosolutions.
A wide range of professional development options, such as entrepreneurial academies, specialist seminars, and significant industry conferences like Future FoodTech and SynbioBeta, will also be advantageous to fellows. The program provides a framework for long-term partnerships between Danish researchers and foreign partners by cultivating strong networking ties with California’s dynamic innovation ecosystem.
Host Country: USA
University: University of California, Davis
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- A postdoctoral researcher working at a Danish university is required.
- The PhD must have been granted no more than five years ago.
- Research or academic experience in one or more of the following fields:
- Engineering, Technology, or Food Science
- Biotechnology and Biosolutions
- Science of Agriculture
- Metabolic Health and Nutrition
- Environmental or Planetary Health
- Data science or computational methods used in the aforementioned domains
- must be qualified to receive a six-month resident visa to the United States.
- Applications from foreign researchers connected to Danish universities are also encouraged.
Benefits:
- Complete pay and benefit coverage throughout the fellowship’s term
- All travel-related costs, such as airfare and lodging, are covered in full.
- Complete assistance with obtaining a visa, finding housing, and settling in
- Access to innovation networks, events offered by UC Davis, and specialized training for entrepreneurs
- The chance to showcase research findings and innovative perspectives at a final symposium in California
Deadline: 18 May 2025
