Development research grants – Call 2026. Online info meeting 18 November 2025

Published November 5, 2025

Development research grants – Call 2026 (Deadline 5 February 2026)

Under the themes ‘Climate change, environment, vulnerability and resilience’ and ‘Health, well-being and vulnerability’, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark/Danida invites applications for research proposals. Applications must be based on collaborations between Danish research institutions and research institutions in selected partner countries.

Online info meeting 18 Nov: How to apply for development research grants – Call 2026

Who can apply, what is the theme and what are the procedures? Join us from 1.30 - 3:00 pm CET on 18 November 2025 for the online information meeting about the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark’s development research grants Call 2026.

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