Fully Funded DARA PhD Fellowship 2025–26 in Denmark | Apply Now

Posted on 22-July-2025

If you are an aspiring PhD scholar with a passion for innovative research and a desire to study in Europe, the DARA Fellowship Programme 2025-26 in Denmark is a fantastic opportunity to consider. This fully funded program accepts applicants of all nationalities, including Pakistani students, and provides a generous funding package to support innovative doctoral research.

Overview of the Scholarship

Host Country	Denmark
Provider	Danish Advanced Research Academy (DARA)
Degree Level	Doctoral (PhD)
Eligible Courses	Open to all disciplines
Benefits	Salary Based
Eligible Nationalities	Open to all nationalities
Deadline	August 29, 2025

Eligible Fields of Study

DARA encourages bold, interdisciplinary, and curiosity-driven research across the following domains:

• Biosciences and Biomedicine
• Natural and Technical Sciences
• Biotechnology and Sustainable Development
• Data, AI, and Computational Sciences
• Experimental and Theoretical Research in Health and Medicine

No specific research theme is required—applicants are free to propose novel topics aligned with their interests.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the DARA Fellowship:

• Applicants should have finished (or be near completion of) a Master's program that allows them to enroll in a PhD program in Denmark.
• Applicants must identify a primary advisor at a research institution in Denmark.
• You must submit a comprehensive application using the official DARA portal by the deadline.

Fellowship Benefits

Each selected DARA fellow receives:

• Salary: DKK 1,575,000, which is consistent with standard pay for PhD positions in Denmark.
• Research Project Grant: DKK 750,000
• Tuition Fees: DKK 240,000 (for three years)
• Total Support: Up to DKK 2,565,000 (~USD 360,000)

Application Submission

Please submit your application no later than August 29, 2025.That the final deadline, so don’t wait too long!

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