OPen Calls

Here is a quick overview of the types of calls we administer to support development research, collaboration between Danish and African universities, and activities led by Danida Fellows.

Universities and research institutions can apply for support to research collaboration projects in selected countries with development cooperation with Denmark. The application must be submitted together with research partners in one or more of the selected countries with development cooperation with Denmark.

When?

Announced annually, November - December
Deadline the following February

Grants of up to xxx promote uptake of research based knowledge with a special focus on making research accessible, engaging ang relevant - in novel ways and to new audiences.
 
Eligible applicants are principal investigators of ongoing Danida-funded research projects or principal investigators of projects completed in 2024 or later.

When?

Announced once or twice every year
Deadline xx

African and Danish universities can in collaboration apply for partnership projects or for seed funding to develop a partnership project. A partnership project can consist of partnership activities or of partnership activities with scholarships aimed at students from African university partner(s). Seed funding can be used to develop a partnership project application.

When?

Announced annually March-April
Deadline the following September

The Knowledge and Innovation Programme (KIP) includes an Erasmus+ track that seeks to enhance collaboration between African and Danish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) through three funding opportunities:

When?

Applications can be submitted, and will be processed, on an ongoing basis.
Processing time is approximately two months

Grants of up to that support small scale initiatives organised and led by Danida fellows. The initiatives should aim to foster dialogue and collaboration among relevant stakeholders in one’s network on an issue connected to insights gained from a Danida Fellewship Centre learning activity. The grant has a yearly call, usually announced in the first quarter of the year.

When?

Announced anually usually in the first quarter of the year.  
Deadline xx

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