The BRIDGE – Translational Excellence Programme at the University of Copenhagen is inviting applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Translational Medicine, funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity for aspiring translational researchers to bridge the gap between biomedical research and clinical application.

   2025 BRIDGE – Two-Year Scholarship At University of Copenhagen (Denmark)

OPPORTUNITY AT A GLANCE:

CategoryDetail
Scholarship NameBRIDGE – Translational Excellence Programme
Host InstitutionUniversity of Copenhagen
Funding OrganizationNovo Nordisk Foundation
Duration2 years (Postdoctoral Fellowship)
Field of StudyTranslational Medicine
EligibilityPostdoctoral researchers
Application Deadline16 February 2025
Application Emailbridge@sund.ku.dk
Required DocumentsCover letter, CV, 3 references
Program ComponentsEducation, mentoring, research, specialized curriculum

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  1. Oldest University in Denmark: Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen is not only one of the oldest universities in Denmark but also one of the oldest in Northern Europe.
  2. Nobel Prize Winners: The University of Copenhagen has produced an impressive 9 Nobel Prize winners, including Niels Bohr, the famous physicist who discovered the Bohr model of the atom.
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Description For 2025 BRIDGE – a Two-Year Scholarship At University of Copenhagen

  • Participate in a two-year postdoctoral fellowship program in translational medicine, comprising education, mentoring, and research.
  • Complete a specialized academic curriculum consisting of 15 courses in translational medicine, focusing on the process of translating discoveries from basic biomedical research to clinical application.
  • Collaborate with basic, clinical, and life science mentors to gain insights into translational medicine.
  • Conduct independent research aimed at applying discoveries and technologies from biomedical research to the clinical environment and/or life science industry.