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Inge Lehmann Programme

Inge Lehmann Programme

Funds early-career Danish researchers with peer-reviewed grants for three-year scientific projects across disciplines.

Between cyclesIndependent Research Fund Denmark (DFF)Denmark
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About

The Inge Lehmann Programme is a thematic instrument within Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF), named after the Danish seismologist and designed to address persistent gender imbalance in Danish research leadership. The 2026 call closes on 17 June 2026 at 12:00 noon Danish time. DFF has allocated DKK 81.8 million in total for approximately 22–23 grants, with individual awards capped at DKK 2,55…

What this grant funds

Funds independent research across all scientific disciplines, with DFF policy preference for female applicants to advance gender balance in Danish research leadership.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36–48 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.DKK 81.8M
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: dff.dk