UC Davis California-Denmark Innovator Fellowship 2025

Fully Funded California-Denmark Innovator Fellowship 2025 at UC Davis

The UC Davis California-Denmark Innovator Fellowship 2025 offers a rare and prestigious opportunity for postdoctoral researchers employed at Danish universities to engage in advanced research, innovation training, and commercialization activities in California’s thriving tech ecosystem.

This fully funded fellowship is a joint initiative by the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and the University of California, Davis (UC Davis)—a globally recognized leader in food systems, health, and environmental science.

Program Overview

• Host Institution: UC Davis, California, USA
• Duration: February 2026 – June 2026
• Application Deadline: May 18, 2025
• Funding: Fully funded (salary, travel, accommodation, and benefits)

Fellowship Benefits

• Full salary and benefits for the entire 6-month stay
• Travel, flight, and accommodation expenses fully covered
• Visa and housing support provided by UC Davis
• Access to entrepreneurial training programs and UC Davis innovation events
• Participation in a final colloquium to showcase your research and innovation journey

Apply Also:

• Italian Government Scholarships 2025–2026 (MAECI)
• Munich School for Data Science (MUDS) Germany: Fully Funded PhD Scholarships 2025

Eligible Fields of Study

Applicants must have an academic background in one or more of the following areas:

• Food Science or Technology
• Biotechnology and Biosolutions
• Agricultural Sciences
• Environmental or Planetary Health
• Nutrition and Metabolic Health
• Computational or Data Science (applied to any of the above fields)

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be currently employed as a postdoctoral researcher at a Danish university
• Have completed their PhD within the last five years
• Be able to obtain a U.S. visa for the duration of the program
• International researchers based at Danish universities are eligible

Application Process

Important Dates:

• Application Deadline: May 18, 2025
• Fellowship Start: February 2026
• Final Colloquium Event: July 2026 (California)

Required Documents (Combine into one PDF):

1. CV or Resume (including publication list)

2. Letter of Interest (Max 2 pages):

   • Overview of current research

   • Motivation for applying

   • Alignment with career goals

   • Relevant innovation or business experience

3. Letter of Support from your PhD advisor (1 page)

4. (Optional) Letter of Recommendation from a professional contact in business or innovation

Application Portal:

Submit your application via the START Denmark – California Fellowship Application Form (check DTU or program website for the direct link).

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