Are you an early-career researcher at SDU with an interest in interdisciplinary? The DIAS Visiting Fellow Programme offers a unique opportunity to enhance your academic career, collaborate with fellow researchers across various disciplines, and contribute to a vibrant research community that fosters excellence and creativity. This programme places early-career scholars from all SDU faculties within DIAS’s international network of researchers and equips them with the resources and training to bolster their interdisciplinary scholarship.
To be eligible for the DIAS Visiting Fellow Programme, applicants must be postdocs or assistant professors at SDU on a non-tenured/non-permanent contract. They must commit to a 2-semester term from September to June, though shorter terms (minimum 1 semester) may be considered based on the rationale presented. Additionally, the fellowship term must not exceed the applicant’s contract duration at SDU. The programme provides a short-term DIAS fellowship, a collective funding stipend, and access to various activities in a vibrant community of researchers from multiple disciplines.
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( votes)The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is a prominent institution of higher education located in the south-western part of Denmark. Established in 1966, SDU has grown to become one of the top fifty young universities globally, with a strong focus on research and internationalization. The university offers a wide range of programs across five faculties: Health Sciences, Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, and Humanities. SDU is also recognized for its strong industry connections, with partnerships with public and private enterprises to provide research, know-how, and highly qualified labor.
Application Deadline: 1st July 2024
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
- Department: Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS)
- Course Level: Postdoctoral and Assistant Professors
- Award: Collective funding stipend of 30,000 DKK
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: 10 (Two from each faculty)
- Nationality: All nationalities
- The award can be taken in: Denmark
Eligibility
Eligible Countries: All
Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the university
Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- Must be a postdoc or assistant professor at SDU (PhD-holders on a non-tenured/non-permanent contract).
- Must commit to a 2-semester term from September to June. Shorter terms (minimum 1 semester) will be considered based on the rationale presented in the motivation letter.
- The fellowship term must not exceed the applicant’s contract term at SDU. If the contract does not extend until June, the projected end date must be identified in the motivation letter, along with any expected contract extensions.
How to Apply
Your application must consist of the following:
- A two-page motivation letter detailing your:
- Interest in interdisciplinary research and drive for participating in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Desired length of term.
- Current teaching obligations and other factors (e.g., campus location and/or commute) that will impact your ability to participate in weekly Tuesday and Wednesday meetings at DIAS.
- A standard academic CV.
Application Deadline: 1st July 2024
Submission Email: [email protected]
Email Subject Line: DIAS Visiting Fellow Programme
All applications will be reviewed by the DIAS Society of Fellows.
Benefits
- A collective funding stipend of 30,000 DKK for organizing a retreat, workshop, lecture series, or consultancy session during the fellowship term.
- Participation in weekly Society of Fellows meetings and DIAS events, including retreats, lectures, workshops, and development courses.
- A 2-semester fellowship term from September to June.