# Research on fertility

**Funder:** Independent Research Fund Denmark
**Budget:** Up to DKK 5,000,000 excl. overhead
**Deadline:** 24 February 2027
**Duration:** Up to 5 years
**Consortium:** Required — applicant and a named Co-PI in a binding collaboration on a joint research project
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** DK
**Official call:** https://dff.dk/en/apply-for-funding/see-what-you-can-apply-for/current-funding-opportunities/instruments/2027/februar/research-on-fertility-2027/
**Last updated:** 18 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Thematic DFF call on research on fertility (biological causes, environmental xenobiotics, prevention/treatment of reduced fertility, societal conditions affecting birth rates). Applicant and Co-PI must hold a PhD; application must be written in English; embedded PhD/postdoc scholarships allowed.

## Summary

This thematic call from Independent Research Fund Denmark funds research into fertility and declining birth rates, covering biological causes, environmental impacts, and societal conditions, with up to DKK 5,000,000 excluding overhead over projects lasting as long as five years. Applicants must be PhD holders in Denmark who partner with a Co-PI in a binding joint collaboration that includes international partners, and can embed PhD or postdoc scholarships within the project.

## Who should apply

- PhD-holding researchers based in Denmark serving as named applicant
- Researchers able to name a Co-PI with a PhD or equivalent for a binding joint collaboration
- Projects addressing biological, environmental, or societal factors in fertility and birth rates
- Teams with established or plannable international research partnerships
- Groups wanting to embed PhD or postdoc training positions within the project

## Key dates

- Deadline: 24 February 2027
- Annual call
- Project duration up to 5 years

## Tips for applicants

- Frame the project across biological, environmental, and societal dimensions of fertility, the call explicitly spans all three.
- Secure a Co-PI early and document the joint collaboration as binding, since this structure is a stated requirement, not a preference.
- Build in international collaboration explicitly in the proposal narrative, as the call names this as a scope requirement rather than a bonus.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does the Research on Fertility call from Independent Research Fund Denmark provide?

Up to DKK 5,000,000 excluding overhead, for projects lasting up to five years.

### Who is eligible to apply for the Research on Fertility grant?

The named applicant and Co-PI must both hold a PhD or equivalent and form a binding joint research collaboration involving international partners.

### Does the Research on Fertility grant require a consortium?

Yes, it requires a named applicant and Co-PI in a binding joint research collaboration, and the application must involve international collaboration.

### Can PhD or postdoc positions be funded through this grant?

Yes, embedded PhD or postdoc scholarships can be included in the project budget.

### What language must the application be written in?

The application must be written in English.

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