Danish Data Science Academy Visit Grant

The Danish Data Science Academy (DDSA) Visit Grant provides funding for national and international bachelor’s and master’s degree students, PhD students, and postdoctoral researchers to spend time with new research groups of interest in Denmark.

📝 About the Danish Data Science Academy Visit Grant

The purpose of this grant is to give students and young researchers the opportunity to form the basis for a future PhD or Postdoc fellowship application in collaboration with a potential supervisor from a Danish university or research institution.

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: July 14, 2025
• Application Deadline: August 10, 2025
• Category:
  • Bachelor’s
  • Master’s
  • PhD
  • Postdoctoral
  • Undergraduate
  • Postgraduate
• Opportunity Location: Denmark
• Sponsor Organisation: Danish Data Science Academy

💰 Benefits of the Grant

• Funding Amount: Up to DKK 15,000 to cover costs for:
  • Travel
  • Accommodation
  • Related expenses
• Exclusions:
  • Salary
  • Daily allowances
  • Food expenses
  • Local transportation

Additional Notes:

• DDSA promotes the use of public transport (e.g., train or bus).
• Use of private vehicles is only allowed if it is more cost- and time-efficient, subject to evaluation on a case-by-case basis.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the DDSA Visit Grant, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Enrollment/Employment Status:

   • Be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program, or employed as a PhD student or postdoctoral researcher at a university at the time of the planned visit.
   • Alternatively, the visit must take place within one year of completing your enrollment or employment at the university.

2. Host Institution:

   • The visit must take place at a Danish university or Danish research institution.
   • A confirmed agreement with a supervisor at the host institution is required. Use the DDSA Letter of Support template.

3. Relevance:

   • The purpose of the visit must align with the DDSA Research Scope.

Additional Notes:

• Applications can be submitted year-round and will be processed within 6 weeks.
• Applications must be submitted at least 1 month prior to the start of the planned travel activity.
• Applicants can receive one grant per year.
• Supervisors can host up to three visit applicants per calendar year.

📅 Application Process

Applications must be submitted via the DDSA Portal.

Required Documents:

• Letter of Support from the host institution/host supervisor, vouching for your scientific qualifications and the potential scientific outcome of the visit.
  • Use the DDSA Letter of Support template.

📊 Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Motivation and Purpose:

   • The scientific purpose and intended outcome of the visit in relation to the DDSA Research Scope.

2. Letter of Support:

   • The host institution/host supervisor’s endorsement of the visit’s relevance to the DDSA Research Scope.

Important Note:

Applications that do not meet the eligibility and documentation requirements will be rejected without further consideration.

💵 Payout of Grant

• Grants will be awarded based on approved budget posts and transferred as a reimbursement of actual costs.
• The payout will be made to the applicant’s personal account after submission of a final report and account.

📌 Application Deadline

August 10, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the Danish Data Science Academy Visit Grant.
• Apply via the DDSA Portal.

This grant is a fantastic opportunity for students and researchers to collaborate with Danish institutions and advance their academic careers. Don't miss out!

• The grant contributes up to DKK 15,000 to cover costs for travel, accommodation and related expenses.
• The grant does not cover salary, daily allowances, food expenses or local transportation.
• DDSA promotes the use of public transport and encourages the use of train/bus where possible.