The Danish Advanced Research Academy (DARA) invites experienced academic experts to serve as reviewers for the 2025 round of its PhD Fellowship Programme.
DARA will support a new generation of excellent PhD researchers addressing urgent societal challenges through scientific innovation, interdisciplinarity, and international collaboration.
When is the Application Deadline:
📅 15 August 2025 – To be included in the first reviewer pool.
Tell Me About The Award:
The Danish Advanced Research Academy (DARA) is inviting experienced academics to serve as reviewers for the 2025 PhD Fellowship Programme. This is a paid, remote opportunity to evaluate high-impact, interdisciplinary PhD proposals in core scientific domains. Reviewers play a key role in shaping the future of global research leadership.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
Reviewers are needed for the following domains:
- 🔬 Natural and Technical Sciences
- 🧬 Bioscience and Biomedicine
- 💻 Data and Computer Science
- 🧪 Biotechnology
Type:
📘 Reviewer Position for PhD Fellowship Evaluations (Honorarium-based)
Who can Apply?
✅ Academic experts who:
- Hold the title of Associate Professor or higher (or equivalent seniority)
- Are not affiliated with Danish institutions
- Have subject matter expertise in at least one of the eligible domains
How are Applicants Selected?
📥 Based on:
- Academic rank and domain expertise
- Submission of a brief CV and 10 keywords (5 general + 5 specific) to aid reviewer assignment
- Availability during the review window (Sept–Oct 2025)
Which Countries Are Eligible?
🌐 Open globally — applicants from any country except Denmark (reviewers must be unaffiliated with Danish institutions)
Where will the Award be Taken?
💻 Remotely — all evaluations and consensus meetings are conducted online.
How Many Awards?
🔢 Not specified — reviewers are selected based on need and subject coverage.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
💶 €70 per application reviewed🕵️♀️ Opportunity to:
- Join a prestigious international reviewer network
- Influence the next generation of interdisciplinary PhD research
- Engage in consensus meetings and contribute to fair academic evaluation
How Long Will the Award Last?
📅 Key dates:
- 12 September 2025: Review assignments sent
- 15 October 2025: Evaluation submission deadline
- 31 October 2025: Feedback from consensus meetings due
How to Apply:
📧 Email Eleni Bakou at: [email protected]Include:
- Your full name, academic title, and institutional affiliation
- Scientific domain(s) you are able to review
- A short CV
- 5 general and 5 specific keywords describing your expertise (e.g., AI, RNA biology, CRISPR)
