Villum International Postdoc

Technical and natural sciences
For excellent female researchers at the postdoc level aspiring to pursue a research career.

Villum Foundation wishes to support the advancement of talented female postdocs in their research careers. Please note: The programme can only be applied for by invitation from your Danish host institution.

Only one out of seven professors within the natural and technical sciences is a woman. The further one progresses in the typical academic career path, the fewer women are represented. This means that we miss out on female research talents. Additionally, a diverse workplace benefits both research and the research environment.

The Villum International Postdoc Programme supports ambitious and outstanding female researchers within the technical and natural sciences precisely at the point in their careers after completing their PhD where a significant dropout of women in academic career positions at universities occurs.

Applicants should aspire to pursue an independent research career and, in this context, plan a research stay abroad. It is crucial to start well with an international outlook and network, benefitting both the career and research. The Danish host institution must actively encourage the application and support the applicant in securing their return to Denmark.

The programme is earmarked for female researchers. 

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