Green Research Grant Program 2026

📝 About the Program

The Green Research Grant Program provides funding to support interdisciplinary research projects led by an applicant and a Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI). The program emphasizes:

• Cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Career development
• International research integration

🎁 Benefits

• Grant amount: Up to DKK 5,000,000 (excluding overhead).

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Green Research Grant Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• The project must be led by an applicant and a named Co-PI. Both must enter into a relevant and binding collaboration on a joint research project. The distribution of roles must be evident from the application, with the applicant being the main responsible party towards the fund in the event of a grant.
• Both the applicant and Co-PI must have obtained a PhD degree (or similar qualifications, e.g., positive assistant professorship evaluation) at the time of the application deadline.
• The applicant and Co-PI must represent different main scientific areas as defined by ERC, according to theme-specific requirements.
• Both the applicant’s and the Co-PI’s previous results will be assessed in relation to their career path and the scientific challenges of the project applied for.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 02 June, 2026
• Interested applicants can apply via the official application website.

🌟 Opportunity Application

For more details, visit the official Independent Research Fund Denmark - Green Research Grant Program page.

This program is an excellent opportunity for researchers looking to engage in interdisciplinary projects and advance their careers while contributing to international research integration.

• Grant amount: Up to DKK 5,000,000 (excluding overhead)