Independent Research Fund Denmark is currently accepting applications for The Inge Lehmann Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Independent Research Fund Denmark The Inge Lehmann Programme
The Inge Lehmann Programme aims to strengthen early-career research leadership while addressing gender imbalances in Danish research environments. It supports talented researchers in developing independent projects, fostering career growth, and engaging in international collaboration.
Benefits of Independent Research Fund Denmark The Inge Lehmann Programme
- Budget: You can apply for up to DKK 2,550,000 excl. overhead.
Independent Research Fund Denmark The Inge Lehmann Programme Requirements
- As an applicant, you must have obtained a PhD degree within the last minimum 2 and maximum 6 years at the time of the expiration of the application deadline. If you have not obtained a PhD degree, you must have obtained equivalent qualifications, e.g., a positive assistant professorship evaluation (“adjunktbedømmelse”) within the last minimum 2 and maximum 6 years at the time of the expiration of the application deadline.
- You must possess substantial independent research experience corresponding to minimum 2 years after having obtained the PhD degree.
- As an applicant, you must be employed as an assistant professor/associate professor (adjunkt/lektor), researcher/senior researcher (forsker/seniorforsker), or fellow (docent) at a Danish research institution, which is covered by a job structure at the (Danish) Ministry of Higher Education and Science, the (Danish) Ministry of Culture, the Danish Ministry of Defence, or the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
17 June, 2026
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