Topic: Independent research groups

Help Danish research institutions recruit faculty and establish independent research groups in life sciences, medicine and other fields relevant to health or sustainability, including data science and AI. Four-year support is capped at DKK 5 million for assistant professors, DKK 8 million for associate professors and DKK 10 million for full or eligible clinical professors. The institution’s appointment authority must apply for an identified candidate. The deadline is 8 October 2026 at 2 p.m. Copenhagen time.

ERC Consolidator Grant 2027 supports scientists consolidating an independent research team in any discipline, including neuroscience, physics, chemistry and machine learning. Up to EUR 2 million over five years, with justified additional funding up to EUR 1 million, or EUR 2 million for eligible PIs relocating from non-associated third countries. Eligible direct costs plus 25% indirect costs. The call opened on 24 September 2026 and closes on 12 January 2027.