Independent Research Fund Denmark
Research in Psychiatry
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This Independent Research Fund Denmark thematic call funds psychiatry research projects up to DKK 5 million over five years, led jointly by an applicant and a named Co-PI who each hold a PhD. Every application must embed at least one PhD student or postdoctoral researcher in the project, making this a call built around binding joint leadership and training capacity rather than a single principal investigator.
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 in a binding collaboration, plus at least one embedded PhD student or postdoctoral candidate |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | DK |
Eligibility & scope
Thematic research call on psychiatry under the Danish Agreement on Research and Innovation 2026-2029; applicant and Co-PI must hold a PhD, must include at least one embedded PhD/postdoc, application must be written in English, and the project must involve international collaboration.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers holding a PhD or equivalent, based at a Danish institution
- •Applicants able to name a Co-PI for a binding joint collaboration
- •Teams that can embed at least one PhD student or postdoctoral candidate in the project
- •Psychiatry-focused research proposals written in English
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 24 February 2027
- •Call runs annually
- •Project duration up to five years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Name the Co-PI early and structure the proposal to show genuine joint leadership, not a supervisor-junior split, the fund treats this as a binding collaboration.
- ✓Build the embedded PhD or postdoc position into the project narrative and budget from the outset, since it's a mandatory structural element, not an add-on.
- ✓Write the full application in English, including any supporting materials, as this is a stated requirement for this call.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the Research in Psychiatry grant provide?
Up to DKK 5,000,000 excluding overhead, for a project of up to five years.
Who is eligible to apply for this Independent Research Fund Denmark call?
Applicants and a named Co-PI, both holding a PhD or equivalent, applying jointly from a Danish institution.
Is a PhD student or postdoc required on the project team?
Yes, applications must include at least one embedded PhD student or postdoctoral candidate.
Does this call run every year?
Yes, Research in Psychiatry is an annual thematic call from Independent Research Fund Denmark.
What language must the application be written in?
Applications must be written in English.
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