Visiting Scholars Program

EDH Visiting Professorships

The Institute for Engineering Driven Health offers funding support for excellent faculty members from across the United States to come to UD and engage in the vibrant EDH community. Qualified candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident at the time of application and be a full-time faculty member at an accredited U.S. college or university. Appointments may continue for up to 15-weeks (one semester). During their time at UD, the EDH Visiting Professor will be expected to give an oral presentation to the UD/EDH community and to engage with faculty members and students affiliated with the EDH Institute. The Professorship is expected to promote inter-institutional collaboration and enrich the intellectual atmosphere at the EDH Institute. During their time at UD, the Visiting Professor will have access to numerous resources including EDH personnel, the UD Office of Economic Innovation & Partnerships, the Horn Entrepreneurship program, and more.

Application Process

Applicants must submit a proposal that is co-developed with a UD faculty member whose research aligns with the EDH Institute. Additionally, they must submit a curriculum vitae and contact information for two references. Materials should be received at least 6 months prior to the desired start date. Upon receipt, applications will be reviewed and selected by a committee appointed by the EDH Leadership.

IEDH Postdoctoral Fellowships

The Institute for Engineering Driven Health offers funding support and training in innovation and entrepreneurship for outstanding postdoctoral researchers conducting research under the mentorship of faculty at the University of Delaware. Funding is provided in part by the Institute for Engineering Driven Health, in part by the National Science Foundation Accelerating Research Translation (NSF ART) Award 2331440, and in part by the faculty mentor. Qualified candidates must have earned a doctoral degree by the time the fellowship begins. They should demonstrate superior achievement and independence in research and exhibit passion for innovation and translation. Applicants may be from outside institutions or currently at the University of Delaware.

Application Process

Candidates must submit an application that is co-developed with the UD faculty member who will be their postdoctoral mentor. Applications must be received between March 1 and June 1 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis within this window. Funding will typically begin on September 1 for selected recipients.