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.

EDH Postdoctoral Fellowships

The Institute for Engineering Driven Health offers funding support for outstanding postdoctoral researchers to conduct research under the mentorship of world-class faculty at UD. Qualified candidates must have earned a doctoral degree within the past two years or expect to earn a doctoral degree within the next year. They must have demonstrated superior achievement in their doctoral research, be able to perform independent research, and exhibit passion for innovation and translation. Current UD graduate students are eligible to apply, as well as UD postdoctoral researchers within the first year of their appointment. EDH postdoctoral researchers will receive a generous stipend, supported in part by the institute and in part by their faculty mentor.

Application Process

Applicants must secure a postdoctoral appointment with a UD faculty member and be nominated for an EDH Postdoctoral Researcher Award by their sponsoring professor. Self-nominations are not accepted. Interested candidates should contact professors directly and mention interest in the EDH Postdoctoral Researcher Award. After candidates are nominated by sponsoring faculty, they will be reviewed and selected by a committee appointed by the EDH Leadership.