The next registration deadline is 31st January 2024 (Danish Data Science)
The QGG Young Researchers Support Scheme was created to help talented young researchers become future research leaders. The scheme is primarily aimed at researchers 1-5 years post PhD, who are capable of leading high-level, independent research projects within human, animal or plant genetics.
Overview of scheme
The QGG Young Researchers Support Scheme will assist selected researchers applying for one of four fellowships (see list below). These fellowships are primarily designed for young researchers, currently based outside of Denmark, who are willing to move to Denmark to start their own research group.
Benefits to the researcher
Support offered by QGG
While the young researcher is expected to lead the application, QGG will assist with all steps of the application process.
List of fellowships:
The QGG Young Researchers Support Scheme currently supports applications to the following four fellowships. Here is a summary of each fellowship (click the corresponding links for more information).
Please note that the deadline to register for the QGG Young Researchers Support Scheme is approximately two months before the deadline for the targeted fellowship.
1 - Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship
Maximum duration: 3 years
Age requirement: less than 8 years post PhD
Research: Supports ALL research areas
Previous deadline: 13th September 2023
Other notes: Candidate must currently be at a non-Danish research institution.
Click here for more information
2 - Lundbeck Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship
Maximum duration: 3 years
Age requirement: less than 4 years post PhD
Research: The project must be related to NEUROSCIENCE
Previous deadline: 9th November 2023
Other notes: Can also apply if about to complete PhD (within next six months)
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3 - Danish Data Science Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship
Maximum duration: 2 years
Age requirement: less than 6 years post PhD
Research: The project must be related to DATA SCIENCE
Deadline: Usually March
Click here for more information
4 - Novo Nordisk Postdoctoral Fellowship
Maximum duration: 3 years
Age requirement: less than 6 years post PhD
Research: The project must be in PLANT SCIENCE, AGRICULTURE or FOOD BIOTECH
Next deadline: Expected to be June 2024
How to register
If you would like to register for the initiative, please follow these steps
Please be aware
It is possible to apply for multiple fellowships (often using similar applications). If we think this is advisable, based on your research proposal, we will let you know.
While selected candidates will receive help, writing an application still takes substantial time (e.g., a minimum 30 hours).
To get a summary of the research currently performed at QGG, and the mentor possibilities, view the QGG Research Pages.
Process plan:
The next registration deadline is 31st January 2024
QGG will email all applicants within two weeks of the deadline. This email will contain brief feedback on the project idea and the young researcher's CV, and state whether the young researcher has been selected for application assistance.
Subsequently, QGG will start a dialogue with selected researchers, in order to assign mentors and assist with writing the application.