DDEA Industrial PhD Scholarships 2025 in Denmark | Fully Funded Research Opportunity

The Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy (DDEA) is giving out Industrial PhD Scholarships for 2025. This is a great chance for early-career researchers to work on their PhD in diabetes, metabolism, or endocrinology, with a focus on working together with the industry. The goal is to strengthen the connection between Danish universities and the life-science field.

These scholarships cover about two-thirds of the costs, giving you 1,100,000 DKK for salary and tuition during the first two years of a three-year PhD program. A partner from the life-science field will provide the rest of the funding.

Scholarship Details

Eligibility Criteria

If you're thinking about applying for the DDEA Denmark Industrial PhD Scholarships for 2025, here’s what you need to know:

• To apply, you need a Master’s degree from a Danish university or a foreign one that’s recognized by the Danish Agency for Science and Higher Education.
• You can’t be a PhD student when you get the grant notification on November 26, 2025.
• Your main supervisor should work at a faculty in a Danish university and should be in your research area.
• You can also have someone from the life-science industry as a co-supervisor for your project.
• If you haven’t yet received your Master’s degree when applying, you'll need a statement from your thesis supervisor that confirms when you’re expected to finish.

Key Benefits

• Funded: The total funding amounts to 1,100,000 DKK, which will go towards covering salaries and tuition fees for the initial two years. This financial support will help ensure that students can focus on their studies without worrying about how to pay for their education and living expenses. It’s a big step towards making education more accessible and allowing people to pursue their academic goals.
• Collaboration: Work together with industry and academic partners on research related to diabetes, metabolism, and endocrinology.

Application Deadline

The last date of application submission is 20th August, 2025.

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