The DTU National Food Institute and the UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health, in collaboration with the Novo Nordisk Foundation and other partners have launched a unique fellowship programme. The goal is to strengthen researchers’ ability to translate scientific discoveries into tangible solutions in areas with relevance to food, including health, and sustainability.
"Bridging scientific discoveries with real-world applications is crucial for addressing future challenges within the food system, biosolutions, and sustainability. That is why we are excited once again to introduce this fellowship and invite you to our information session," says Tine Rask Licht, Director of the DTU National Food Institute.
The call for applications will be open from 18 May - 31 July 2026.
A research stay that connects Denmark and California
Through the California – Denmark Innovator Fellowship, postdocs working in areas related to food can develop their skills in innovation and commercialisation while becoming part of an international network connecting Denmark and California.
A total of nine postdocs in Denmark will have the opportunity to travel to UC Davis over the course of the three-year project period to collaborate with both research institutions and industry. Each postdoctoral stay will last approximately six months. At the same time, nine American postdocs from UC Davis will come to Denmark to work with researchers from the Centre for Sustainable Agrifood Systems (START), which is representing united Danish universities, BioInnovation Institute, DTU Skylab, and other innovation hubs.
Online information session 23 June 2026
The DTU National Food Institute will host an online information session on 23 June 2026, where the programme will be presented. You will learn more about the application process, the research stay in California, and how the fellowship can strengthen your research career. Application deadline is 31 July 2026.
