Danish Advanced Research Academy Fellowship Program in Denmark

Are you a graduate seeking PhD funding? If so, the DARA Fellowship Program 2025–26 in Denmark could be your perfect opportunity! The DARA Open Fellowships welcome proposals in the fields of technical, medical, and natural sciences, especially those aimed at advancing public health and sustainability. These fellowships are open to eligible applicants of all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, nationality, or religion, reflecting DARA’s commitment to inclusivity and a globally diverse scientific community.

Offered by the Danish Advanced Research Academy (DARA), the DARA PhD Fellowships are available to international students worldwide who aspire to pursue their doctoral studies in Europe. Eligible fields include bioscience and biomedicine, natural and technical sciences, data and computer science, and biotechnology. Fellows can undertake either single-discipline or interdisciplinary research projects.

This international program provides a platform for fellows to engage in cutting-edge research and participate in various networking and educational activities. By joining DARA, fellows become part of a vibrant and inclusive scientific community dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration.

The DARA Fellowship Program 2025 - 2026 in Denmark is a prestigious fully funded opportunity for aspiring PhD students. Through this European fellowship program, nine fully funded fellowships will be awarded. The DARA Open PhD Fellowship for Summer 2025 will cover all expenses related to pursuing a PhD in Denmark.

Selected fellows will receive a competitive salary of 1,575,000 DKK for the entire duration of the PhD, along with an additional project supplement of 750,000 DKK. The program will also fully cover tuition fees, which amount to approximately 240,000 DKK.

In addition to financial support, fellows will benefit from a supportive and innovative research environment, enabling them to engage in cutting-edge studies. They will also have opportunities to collaborate with leading experts and professionals across various disciplines.

Fellowship details:

• Host Institute: Danish Advanced Research Academy (DARA)
• DARA PhD Program Location: Danish Research institutions
• Country: Denmark
• Financial coverage: Fully Funded
• Deadline: August 29, 2025

Available area of research:

There are no predefined thematic preferences in the Open Fellowships Call. Eligible scientific areas include fundamental and applied research across:

• bioscience & biomedicine
• natural and technical sciences
• data and computer sciences
• biotechnology

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to applicants from all nationalities.
• Candidates must be eligible for admission to a PhD program in Denmark.
• Applicants must secure a formal agreement with a principal supervisor who holds a position as a professor, associate professor, or equivalent at a recognized research institution within the Kingdom of Denmark.
• Each principal supervisor may only supervise one PhD fellow funded by DARA.
• Applicants must not be currently enrolled in or have already commenced a PhD program.

Fellowship Benefits:

• A competitive salary of 1,575,000 DKK for the full duration of the PhD to cover living and research-related expenses.
• An additional project supplement of 750,000 DKK per fellow.
• Full coverage of tuition fees, amounting to approximately 240,000 DKK.
• Access to a rich international research and learning environment in Denmark.
• Exceptional networking opportunities with global researchers and professionals.
• A rare chance to pursue a fully funded PhD in Europe without financial burden.

How to Apply:

The application must be completed online via the Danish Advanced Research Academy portal (link below) by following these important steps:

1. Register an account.
2. Answer the eligibility questions.
3. Start application (Application can be saved and completed at any time).
4. Assign applicant's principal supervisor.
5. Submit completed application for review.

Application Requirements:

To make sure the application is complete, the candidate will need to prepare the following documents, all in English:

• Summary of proposed PhD Project Research.
• Project Description: project's background, goals, methods, and expected results.
• A list of all the sources cited in Project Description.
• Motivation Letter.
• A Curriculum Vitae.
• Academic Transcripts.
• Supervisor Support Letter and CV.
• Optional Documents (but helpful!):
  • Include up to 3 illustrations with proposal.
  • CV of International Mentor
  • Research Environment Description

Application Deadline:

All required materials, including those uploaded by the candidate's supervisor, must be submitted by the deadline which is on August 29, 2025, at 2pm (CEST).

Additionnal informations:

For more informations about the scholarship, like what should be included on the project description, feel free to check the following links:

• Official website: here
• Application link: here