Deadline: 02-Jun-2026
The Green Research Grant Program supports interdisciplinary research collaborations led by an applicant and Co-PI from different scientific areas. Projects focus on Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Social Sciences & Humanities, promoting international collaboration, early-career mobility, and integrated research training, with funding up to DKK 5,000,000.
Overview
The Green Research Grant Program provides funding to support interdisciplinary research projects led by an applicant and a Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI). The program emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, career development, and international research integration.
Key Objectives
- Promote interdisciplinary research across the three main ERC-defined areas:
- Life Sciences
- Physical Sciences & Engineering
- Social Sciences & Humanities
- Strengthen career development for early-career researchers.
- Support international collaboration and mobility.
- Ensure alignment with international state-of-the-art research standards.
- Integrate research training for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.
Scope of Funded Research
- Projects must be led by an applicant and a named Co-PI, representing different scientific areas.
- Collaborative design: Roles and responsibilities must be clearly defined and balanced among participants.
- Must include at least one PhD student or postdoctoral researcher, with an independently integrated role in the project.
- Projects should advance scientific knowledge, interdisciplinary collaboration, and researcher development.
- Funding can support up to five years of research.
Funding Details
- Grant amount: Up to DKK 5,000,000 (excluding overhead)
- Project duration: Up to five years
- Eligible participants: Applicants and Co-PIs holding a PhD or equivalent qualifications at the time of application, representing different scientific areas.
How to Apply
- Form a research team: Include an applicant and a Co-PI from different scientific areas.
- Define collaboration structure: Clearly distribute roles and responsibilities among all participants.
- Integrate early-career researchers: Include at least one PhD or postdoctoral researcher, ensuring independent, well-defined roles.
- Address supervision and training: If the applicant is not at associate professor level, describe supervision and academic integration.
- Outline recruitment processes: For unnamed candidates, provide a clear recruitment plan. For named PhD students nearing completion, include a supervisor declaration confirming thesis submission within six months.
- Develop project proposal: Align research goals with interdisciplinary innovation, international collaboration, and career development priorities.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Failing to include a Co-PI from a different scientific area.
- Not clearly defining roles and responsibilities within the team.
- Omitting integration of early-career researchers.
- Neglecting to describe supervision and training plans for PhD or postdoctoral researchers.
- Ignoring requirements for named candidate declarations or recruitment processes.
FAQs
1. Who can apply for the grant?
Applicants and Co-PIs must hold a PhD or equivalent qualifications at the time of application and represent different scientific areas.
2. What is the maximum funding available?
Up to DKK 5,000,000 excluding overhead.
3. How long can the project last?
Projects can run for up to five years.
4. Are early-career researchers required?
Yes, at least one PhD student or postdoctoral researcher must be included with an independently integrated role.
5. What if the applicant is not at associate professor level?
They must describe how supervision, academic integration, and training for early-career researchers will be ensured.
6. Are unnamed candidates allowed?
Yes, but the recruitment process must be detailed. For PhD students nearing completion, a supervisor declaration confirming thesis submission is required.
7. Which research areas are supported?
Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Social Sciences & Humanities, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration.
Why This Funding Matters
The Green Research Grant Program supports high-quality, interdisciplinary research while fostering career development, international collaboration, and early-career researcher training. By integrating multiple scientific perspectives, the program encourages innovative solutions to complex scientific challenges.
Conclusion
This grant provides an opportunity for researchers to collaborate across disciplines, train the next generation of researchers, and advance international scientific standards. With structured roles, integrated PhD and postdoctoral involvement, and up to DKK 5,000,000 in funding, the program promotes sustainable, impactful, and internationally relevant research.
For more information, visit Independent Research Fund Denmark.