Clinical and Independent Research Grant Program 2026

🌟 About the Program

The Clinical and Independent Research Grant Program supports collaborative research projects led by an applicant and a Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI). The program aims to advance high-quality, internationally competitive research through coordinated teamwork and well-defined research questions.

Key Details:

• Sponsor Organisation: Independent Research Fund Denmark

🎁 Benefits

• Applicants may apply for up to DKK 5,000,000 (excluding overhead).
• The budget must be completed using the mandatory budget template, which can be downloaded from e-grant.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Both the applicant and Co-PI must hold a PhD or equivalent qualification by the application deadline.
• Establish a binding collaborative research partnership.
• Ensure balanced participation across all project members.
• The project must meet international research standards.
• Fulfill requirements for embedded PhD and postdoctoral roles, if applicable.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 02 June, 2026
• Visit the application website to apply.

🔗 Opportunity Application

For more details, visit the official Independent Research Fund Denmark Clinical and Independent Research Grant Program.
To apply, visit e-grant.

• Applicants may apply for up to DKK 5,000,000 excl. overhead. The budget must be completed in the mandatory budget template, which can be downloaded from e-grant.