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DFF-Research Project2

DFF-Research Project2

Funds established researchers in Denmark for major multi-year projects through competitive peer-review grant pathways.

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The Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF) distributes DKK 2.2 billion per year to research across all scientific fields through a set of peer-reviewed instruments. DFF-Research Project2 is the mid-to-senior career project grant, targeting researchers who completed their PhD at least eight years before the submission deadline. The autumn 2026 call (instrument code E26) closes on 7 October 2026 at…

Funds investigator-initiated research projects across all scientific fields, peer-reviewed by the relevant DFF Research Council.

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.7 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
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