Independent Research Fund Denmark
Clinical and Independent Research
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The Independent Research Fund Denmark's Clinical and Independent Research grant funds up to DKK 5,000,000 over five years for joint projects in point-of-care clinical research, rare diseases, antimicrobial resistance, dementia, or health inequality. It requires a binding collaboration between a named applicant and Co-PI, both holding a PhD and based in Denmark, with embedded PhD or postdoc positions allowed within the budget. The call runs annually under DFF's 2026-2029 thematic programme.
Details
| 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 must enter into a binding joint research collaboration |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | DK |
Eligibility & scope
Thematic call for point-of-care clinical and independent research in Denmark, including prevention, treatment effects, rare diseases, AMR and dementia research. Applicant and Co-PI must each hold a PhD or equivalent at deadline; application must be written in English; embedded PhD/postdoc scholarships permitted.
Who Should Apply
- •PhD-holding researchers able to name a Co-PI for a binding joint collaboration
- •Applicants based at Danish research institutions
- •Researchers working on point-of-care clinical research, rare diseases, AMR, dementia, or health inequality
- •Teams wanting to embed a PhD or postdoc position within a multi-year clinical project
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 24 February 2027
- •Single-stage application process
- •Annual call; project duration up to 5 years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Secure your Co-PI early, the joint applicant-Co-PI structure is binding and must be named at submission, not added later.
- ✓Frame the project explicitly within one of the five named thematic areas (point-of-care, rare diseases, AMR, dementia, health inequality); proposals outside these risk being deemed out of scope.
- ✓If embedding a PhD or postdoc scholarship, budget it clearly within the DKK 5M cap since it counts against the total award.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the DFF Clinical and Independent Research grant provide?
Up to DKK 5,000,000 excluding overhead, for projects lasting up to five years.
Who can apply for the DFF Clinical and Independent Research grant?
Applications must be led jointly by an applicant and a named Co-PI, both holding a PhD, based at an eligible Danish institution.
What research topics does this call cover?
The call targets point-of-care clinical research, rare diseases, antimicrobial resistance, dementia, and health inequality under DFF's 2026-2029 Clinical and Independent Research theme.
Is this a single-stage or multi-stage application process?
It is a single-stage application process, with an annual deadline.
Can PhD students be included in the project budget?
Yes, embedded PhD or postdoc scholarships are permitted within the project.
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