DARA Open Fellowship in Denmark

The Danish Advanced Research Academy (DARA) is pleased to announce its Summer 2025 Call for “Open” PhD Fellowships. With its Open Fellowships, DARA aims to support exceptional candidates in pursuing curiosity-driven research within the technical, natural, and medical sciences. Whether examining fundamental scientific questions, probing creative hypotheses, developing novel methodologies, or translating insights into societal benefit, an eligible project should embody a visionary and transformative premise with the capacity to spark new directions in research. The fully funded Open Fellowships cover salary, tuition fees, and project supplement. Beyond financial support, DARA provides a dynamic setting that nurtures scientific development. Awardees will join an academy of PhD fellows drawn from Danish research institutions and from a wealth of scientific disciplines, offering relevant educational and networking activities with the ambition of cultivating a community eager to advance scientific progress.

Aspect	Details
Fellowship Type	Fully funded PhD fellowships (Open Call for Summer 2025)
Host	Danish Advanced Research Academy (DARA), Denmark’s national multidisciplinary PhD academy
Number of Awards	9 fellowships will be awarded
Funding Package	Includes PhD salary (~1,575,000 DKK), project supplement (~750,000 DKK), and tuition coverage (up to 240,000 DKK)
Academic Areas Supported	Natural sciences, medical sciences, technical sciences, biotechnology, computer/data sciences, and interdisciplinary work
Benefits Beyond Funding	Access to tailored academic training, networking events, and pairing with an international mentor
Eligibility	Open to candidates globally who are qualified for PhD admission in Denmark; must have a principal supervisor at a Danish research institution
Key Date	Application deadline: 29 August 2025 (CEST)
Timeline	Notification in December 2025; Fellowship begins between February and June 2026

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