Unlock an Elite PhD Experience with the DARA Denmark Fellowship 2025
Fellowship Highlights
You will receive a full PhD salary of up to 1 575 000 DKK covering your doctoral appointment
An additional project supplement of 750 000 DKK supports research activities labs and travel
Tuition and enrollment fees up to 240 000 DKK are fully covered
International mentorship networking workshops and symposia offer rich opportunities to grow professionally
Research Scope and Environment
DARA encourages both bottom up groundbreaking projects and proposals aligned with strategic health and sustainability themes
You will join a vibrant national academy fostering cross disciplinary interaction from biosciences to AI and biotechnology
Who Can Apply
Open to all candidates who qualify for a doctoral program in Denmark under either a 5 + 3 or 4 + 4 model
You must secure a principal supervisor of associate professor rank or higher at a Danish research institution
Each supervisor may host only one active DARA fellow to ensure dedicated mentorship
Application Process
Applications undergo a single‑step merit evaluation by international experts
No interview stage is included so your written research proposal motivation and supervisor support are key
Decisions are made by the DARA board and announced by December 2025
Fellowships start between February 1 2026 and June 15 2026 depending on institutional enrollment
Why It Matters
DARA offers exceptional financial support academic freedom and a vibrant research community
With full funding access to top facilities and mentorship you can focus on research that transforms science and addresses global challenges
How to Apply
Submit your proposal through the official DARA portal by August 29 2025 at 2 PM CEST
Required documents include a research summary project description supervisor letter CV academic transcripts and optional mentor and environment statements
Ensure your submission is complete and coordinated with your Danish principal supervisor
Notifications will follow in December and the earliest start date is February 1 2026