The Inge Lehmann Programme 2026

📖 About the Programme

The Inge Lehmann Programme aims to strengthen early-career research leadership while addressing gender imbalances in Danish research environments. It supports talented researchers in developing independent projects, fostering career growth, and engaging in international collaboration.

🎁 Benefits

• Budget: Applicants can apply for up to DKK 2,550,000 (excluding overhead).

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Inge Lehmann Programme, you must meet the following requirements:

• PhD Degree:
  • You must have obtained a PhD degree within the last 2 to 6 years at the time of the application deadline.
  • Alternatively, you must have equivalent qualifications, such as a positive assistant professorship evaluation (“adjunktbedømmelse”) within the same timeframe.
• Research Experience:
  • You must possess substantial independent research experience corresponding to a minimum of 2 years after obtaining your PhD degree.
• Employment:
  • You must be employed as an assistant professor/associate professor (adjunkt/lektor), researcher/senior researcher (forsker/seniorforsker), or fellow (docent) at a Danish research institution.
  • The institution must be covered by a job structure at one of the following Danish ministries:
    • Ministry of Higher Education and Science
    • Ministry of Culture
    • Ministry of Defence
    • Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Utilities

📅 Application Date and Process

• Deadline: 17 June, 2026
• To apply, visit the official application website.

ℹ️ Contact Information

For further details, visit the official website of the Independent Research Fund Denmark.

• Budget: You can apply for up to DKK 2,550,000 excl. overhead.