The Danish Advanced Research Academy (DARA) is calling for experienced academics to serve as reviewers for its 2025 PhD Fellowship Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to shape groundbreaking research addressing global challenges while earning compensation for your expertise. If you want to apply for this fellowship visit DARA Open Fellowship Call – Summer 2025.
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About the DARA PhD Fellowship Programme
DARA supports outstanding PhD candidates who drive innovation, interdisciplinarity, and global collaboration. The programme funds transformative research in four key areas:
- Bioscience and Biomedicine
- Natural and Technical Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Data and Computer Science
As a reviewer, you’ll help select the most promising research proposals to advance scientific discovery.
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Who Can Apply as a Reviewer?
To be eligible, you must:
- Hold the rank of Associate Professor or higher (or equivalent seniority).
- Not be affiliated with any Danish institutions to ensure impartiality.
- Have expertise in one of DARA’s four scientific domains (listed above).
- Commit to DARA’s Code of Conduct, including ethical standards and conflict-of-interest policies.
What Does a Reviewer Do?
As a DARA reviewer, your responsibilities include:
- Evaluating Applications: Assess proposals based on four criteria:
- Project Quality
- Candidate Excellence
- Feasibility
- Potential Impact
- Scoring and Feedback: Assign a numerical score (1–5) and provide concise written comments for each application.
- Reviewing Materials: Examine application components, including:
- A brief research summary
- A 1,500-word project proposal
- A motivation letter
- Applicant’s CV and transcripts
- A supervisor’s support letter
- Optional materials (e.g., mentor CV, research environment description)
- Maintaining Standards: Uphold DARA’s principles of academic rigor, fairness, and impartiality.
Compensation
Reviewers will receive €70 per evaluation, making this a rewarding opportunity to contribute to global research.
Timeline for Reviewers
- September 12, 2025: Review assignments distributed.
- October 15, 2025: Deadline to submit evaluations via DARA’s online platform.
- October 31, 2025: Deadline for feedback from online consensus meetings.
How to Apply as a Reviewer
To express interest, email Eleni Bakou (DARA Secretariat) at [email protected] by August 15, 2025, with the following:
- Your name, title, and institutional affiliation.
- The scientific domain(s) you can review (e.g., Biotechnology, Data Science).
- A short CV.
- 10 keywords describing your expertise:
- 5 general keywords (e.g., molecular biology, AI, synthetic biology).
- 5 specific sub-field keywords (e.g., RNA regulation, CRISPR optimization, catalysis).
These keywords will help DARA match you with relevant applications.
Why Join as a Reviewer?
- Make an Impact: Support the next generation of innovative PhD researchers.
- Collaborate Globally: Engage with a prestigious international academic network.
- Earn Compensation: Receive €70 per evaluation.
- Professional Growth: Gain experience in evaluating high-quality research proposals.
Need More Information?
For detailed reviewer responsibilities and scoring criteria, request the official DARA Reviewer Guidelines by contacting [email protected].
Don’t miss this chance to contribute to cutting-edge research! Apply by August 15, 2025, to join DARA’s reviewer panel.
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