DDEA PhD Scholarships 2026 in Denmark | DKK 1.1 Million Funding
The Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy is offering eight 2/3-financed PhD scholarships worth DKK 1,100,000 each for research in diabetes, metabolism, and endocrinology. Successful candidates receive funding for two years of a three-year doctoral program at a Danish university.
Overview
The Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy (DDEA) is accepting applications for eight 2/3-financed PhD scholarships to support doctoral studies in Denmark. Each award provides DKK 1,100,000 to cover salary and tuition fees for two years of a three-year PhD period, allowing scholars to engage in advanced research within academic environments.
Eligible research projects must focus on diabetes, metabolism, or endocrinology and demonstrate strong academic quality.
Benefits
- A 2/3-financed PhD scholarship valued at DKK 1,100,000.
- Coverage for salary across two years of a three-year PhD cycle.
- Tuition fee coverage for the funded period.
- Support to pursue doctoral research at a Danish university.
Eligibility
- Hold a Master's degree from a Danish university or an equivalent foreign degree approved by the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science.
- Apply in the capacity of a PhD candidate rather than as a Principal Investigator.
- Not be already enrolled as a PhD student when grant notifications are issued on November 26, 2026.
- Secure a principal supervisor employed as an associate professor or professor at the faculty of the enrolling Danish university within the relevant subject area.
- Submit a statement from the Master's thesis supervisor regarding the expected submission and examination dates if the Master's degree is not yet completed.
How to Apply
Candidates must coordinate with a prospective principal supervisor, develop a research proposal, and compile all supporting materials. Submissions should be completed through the official platform before the final cutoff.
Deadline
The application period closes on August 18, 2026, at 23:59 CET.