DFF-Research Project1
Supports foundational Danish research projects led by researchers through collaborative, peer-reviewed study programs.
The Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF) is a government-funded body that allocates DKK 2.2 billion annually to researcher-initiated projects across all scientific fields. DFF-Research Project1 is the fund's entry-level individual grant instrument, targeting postdoctoral researchers and early-stage investigators at Danish universities and research institutions. The spring 2026 call (instrument âŠ
Researcher-initiated basic research across all scientific fields, open to postdocs and established researchers at Danish universities and research institutions.
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