The Danish Council for Independent Research (DFF) invites applications for PhD scholarships outside the universities

The purpose of the PhD scholarships under this Call is to strengthen the education of researchers at public research institutions in Denmark outside the universities.
 
The Call is relevant for institutions outside the universities which are subject to the rules concerning subsidised research activities in the Danish Ministry of Finance’s budget guidelines, and which are authorised to carry out subsidised research. Thus, it covers e.g. state-owned research institutions, sector research institutions, the University Colleges Denmark as well as state archives, libraries and museums. However, the Call does not cover state approved museums, Advanced Technology Group (GTS) institutes, hospitals, etc.

There are different application deadlines, depending on which of DFF’s scientific research councils your application is going to be submitted to. In 2013, the respective research councils have the following application deadlines:

Your application will be pre-assessed by the relevant research council, with a view to selecting the best applications for further evaluation by a cross-council board, which will then make its final decision in October 2013. The earliest possible starting date for PhD projects awarded funding under this Call will be 1 November 2013.

• Read more about the Call

The Council Office organizes two information meetings at the universities in Copenhagen and Aarhus. The meetings are open to all potential applicants and others with an interest in the call:

• The University of Copenhagen: Thursday 21 March, 2013, 10-11 a.m.
  Venue: Center for Sundhed og Samfund (CSS), Oester Farimagsgade 5, Auditorium 2.1.12 – building 2, 1st floor, 1353 Koebenhavn K
• The University of Aarhus: Friday 22 March, 2013, 10-11 a.m.
  Venue: Meeting Room 2 (2nd floor), Frederik Nielsens Vej 4, Building 1421, 8000 Aarhus C