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DFF-International Postdoctoral Grant

DFF-International Postdoctoral Grant

Supports Danish postdoctoral talent with grants for international placements and cross-border scientific collaboration.

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The DFF-International Postdoctoral Grant is Independent Research Fund Denmark's mobility instrument for early-career researchers who completed their PhD within the past three years. The autumn 2026 call (E26) closes on 5 November 2026 at 12:00 noon Danish time. Awards of up to DKK 1,550,000 excluding institutional overhead fund two-year international research stays, making this one of the smaller …

What this grant funds

Funds two-year international research stays for early-career Danish researchers across all scientific fields, requiring at least 12 consecutive months abroad.

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.5 Nov 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 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.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: dff.dk