Are you a recent graduate looking for overseas PhD programs that offer full funding? For prospective researchers, the DARA Fellowship Program 2025–26 in Denmark provides a unique opportunity to conduct innovative research in Europe. In keeping with the Danish Advanced Research Academy’s (DARA) mission to foster an inclusive and varied scientific community, this esteemed fellowship is open to international candidates of all ages, genders, nationalities, and ethnicities.
Projects in the fields of biotechnology, data and computer science, natural and technical sciences, and bioscience and biomedicine are eligible for the DARA Open PhD Fellowships. Both interdisciplinary and monodisciplinary research projects may be proposed by applicants. In addition to taking part in networking and educational activities aimed at expanding their knowledge and professional networks, chosen fellows will have the chance to conduct high-impact research.
All costs associated with pursuing a PhD program in Denmark are covered by this fully funded fellowship. For the course of the PhD, fellows will receive a substantial salary of 1,575,000 DKK, in addition to a 750,000 DKK project supplement and complete tuition reimbursement (about 240,000 DKK). Fellows will operate in a cooperative setting that encourages creativity and scientific achievement, with access to cutting-edge research facilities and knowledgeable guidance.
Do not pass up the chance to become a member of the DARA Fellowship Program in 2025–2026 if you are prepared to advance your research career.
Host Country: Denmark
University: Denmark Universities
Offered by: The Danish Advanced Research Academy (DARA)
Opportunity Type: Fellowships, PhD
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- All nationalities are welcome to apply; people from all over the world are welcome.
- It is necessary to be eligible for Danish PhD enrollment.
- It is required to have a contract with a primary supervisor (a professor, associate professor, or similar position) at an accredited research institution in the United Kingdom.
- Each principal supervisor is only permitted to oversee one PhD fellow who is financed by DARA.
- No active PhD enrollment: Candidates must not be enrolled in or have begun a PhD program.
Benefits:
- A salary of 1,575,000 DKK will be given to fellows to cover all costs during the PhD program.
- Research efforts will be supported by a 750,000 DKK project supplement.
- DARA will cover all of the roughly 240,000 DKK in tuition costs.
- Fellows will benefit from important global research and educational opportunities.
- Excellent networking opportunities with peers and specialists are provided by the program.
- The option to pursue a PhD in Europe is completely sponsored and comes at no personal expense.
Deadline: 29 August 2025
