Grøn Forskning 2026 - Green Research

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Enriched – · Found: 2026-03-13 16:53

Funder: Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF)

Danish research funding program providing 2.8-11.9 million DKK over 2-5 years for green research projects supporting the green transition. Requires interdisciplinary collaboration between two PhD-level researchers from different scientific fields. Application deadline June 2, 2026. Open to research institutions collaborating with organizations. Can support development of plastic waste technologies if coupled with research partnerships.

Source: https://dff.dk/vil-du-ansoege/se-hvad-du-kan-soege/aktuelle-soegemuligheder/virkemidler/2026/juni/groen-forskning-2026/

Funding Details

Funder: Danish Independent Research Fund (Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond - DFF)
Funding Goal: Fund interdisciplinary green research projects conducted by researchers at Danish institutions. Projects must be curiosity-driven, contribute to the green transition, and involve at least two different scientific main areas as defined by ERC (Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering, or Social Sciences and Humanities). Support career development of early-career researchers by requiring inclusion of at least one PhD student or postdoctoral candidate.
Funding Amount: DKK 2.8-11.9 million per project over 2-5 years (approximately EUR 376,000-1,590,000) (1.880.000 € – 7.900.000 €)
Deadline: 2026-06-02 (Fixed)
How to Apply: Apply via e-grant system at e-grant.dk. Read the full Call for Proposals - Thematic Research 2026-2029 before applying. The full call document supersedes website information in case of discrepancy.
Target Region: Denmark (researchers must be employed at Danish research institutions)
Contact: Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond (DFF), contact via dff.dk/en/contact/
Official Page: https://dff.dk/en/apply-for-funding/see-what-you-can-apply-for/current-funding-opportunities/instruments/2026/juni/green-research-2026/
Last Checked: 2026-05-07 02:00

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Applicant must be a PhD-level researcher employed at a Danish research institution
Co-PI required from a different scientific main area than the applicant
Must include at least one PhD student or postdoctoral candidate

Project Scope

Application must be interdisciplinary - must cover at least 2 of 3 ERC main scientific areas
Application must clearly state how the project constitutes 'green research' and its expected societal impact

Required Documents

Apply via e-grant.dk by June 2, 2026
Read the full Call for Proposals - Thematic Research 2026-2029 document before applying

Summary

The Green Research 2026 instrument is administered by the Danish Independent Research Fund (DFF / Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond) as part of the politically determined Agreements on Research and Innovation 2026-2029. DKK 150 million is allocated annually across 2026-2029 to support independent, curiosity-driven green research. Thematic scope requires all projects to fall under 'green research' - broadly defined as research that can contribute to the green transition. The Danish Independent Research Fund accepts a wide interpretation, from natural sciences to social sciences, as long as the green contribution is clearly articulated. Projects must demonstrate expected or potential societal impact. A critical eligibility requirement is interdisciplinarity: applicants and their Co-PI must represent two different ERC main scientific areas - Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering, or Social Sciences and Humanities. If a research area isn't directly listed in ERC definitions, the review committee will assess it case by case. Career development is a key criterion: all applications must include at least one PhD student or postdoctoral candidate. Additional career development activities are valued, especially if the applicant or Co-PI is an early-career researcher at assistant professor level. Geographically, the programme is restricted to researchers employed at Danish research institutions. International research collaboration can be part of projects, and DFF may allocate a portion of the annual budget specifically for international collaboration initiatives. The application deadline for the June 2026 round is June 2, 2026. Project budgets range from DKK 2.8 to 11.9 million over 2-5 year periods. Applications must be submitted through the e-grant.dk system.

Historical Context

Part of a recurring thematic research programme under Agreements on Research and Innovation 2026-2029, with DKK 150 million allocated annually for green research. Annual budget may be reduced if DFF allocates part to international research collaboration.

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