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A doubling of funding within the Kingdom of Denmark will enable six new projects to address urgent challenges and opportunities in the ...

Source: https://www.uarctic.org/news/2025/10/six-uarctic-projects-launched-with-kingdom-of-denmark-funding/

Funding Details

Funder: Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science (DAHES) / Kingdom of Denmark via UArctic
Funding Goal: Fund collaborative Arctic research, education, and networking projects through UArctic member universities in Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands
Funding Amount: Up to 500,000 DKK per project (~€67,000), total envelope 3 million DKK for 6 projects (up to 500.000 €)
Deadline: 2026-02-28 (Fixed)
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted by the deadline (February 28 for the 2026 round) with a completed application form, project plan (max 5 pages), itemized budget, institutional endorsement letter, and CV with publications (for research projects). Decisions are communicated by April, with formal award acceptance required by May 15. Projects start September 1.
Target Region: Arctic (Greenland, Denmark, Faroe Islands)
Contact: researchoffice@uni.gl (Ilisimatusarfik/University of Greenland); secretariat@uarctic.org (UArctic International Secretariat, University of Lapland, Rovaniemi, Finland)
Official Page: https://www.uarctic.org/activities/government-funded-projects/danish-ministry-of-higher-education-and-science/call-for-applications-kingdom-of-denmark-2026/
Last Checked: 2026-03-11 23:44

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Main applicant must be a UArctic member university in Greenland, Denmark, or the Faroe Islands
Minimum three UArctic partner institutions required, with at least two from within the Kingdom of Denmark

Project Scope

Project must address at least four of six UArctic values (circumpolar, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, open, influential)
Projects must engage existing UArctic Thematic Networks/Institutes or develop entirely new networks

Required Documents

Submit completed application form with project plan (max 5 pages), itemized budget, institutional endorsement letter

Constraints

Must provide at least 25% co-funding from in-kind or other sources
Overhead costs and permanent staff salaries are not eligible expenses

Summary

The Kingdom of Denmark, through the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science (DAHES), provides annual funding to UArctic (University of the Arctic) for collaborative projects addressing Arctic challenges. In 2025, funding was doubled from 1.5 to 3 million Danish Kroner (approximately €400,000), enabling six projects covering biodiversity, crisis management, education, resource management, health, and water security. Ilisimatusarfik (University of Greenland) now serves as the national UArctic agency for the Kingdom of Denmark. Each project can receive up to 500,000 DKK (approximately €67,000). The main applicant must be a UArctic member university in Greenland, Denmark, or the Faroe Islands, with a minimum of three UArctic partner institutions (at least two from within the Kingdom of Denmark). Projects must demonstrate alignment with UArctic values and address Arctic-relevant research, education, or networking goals. Applicants must provide at least 25% co-funding from in-kind or other sources. The 2026 call had a deadline of February 28, 2026, with projects running from September 2026 through August 2027 (extendable to August 2028). This is a recurring annual program with calls issued each year. Eligible activities include establishing thematic networks, developing joint degree programs, flexible/online education, research networking, and Indigenous-focused education and research initiatives.

Historical Context

Annual recurring program. Funding was doubled in 2025 from 1.5 to 3 million DKK. Ilisimatusarfik (University of Greenland) took over as national UArctic agency for the Kingdom of Denmark starting with the 2025 round. Six projects were funded in 2025 and the same number is planned for 2026. The program also runs parallel streams for Norway and Canada (Indigenous & Northern Collaborative Research).

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