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Meet the team

The Research Management Team at Danida Fellowship Centre manage the support to research cooperation in developing and growth countries on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. We manage the project cycle from the announcement of annual calls for applications to the completion of research collaboration projects. We also support outreach, knowledge sharing and networking activities.

Contact the Research Management Team

MS Pernille Friis

Research Programme Manager Tel: +45 3524 8468 Main responsibilities:
Management of the support to research collaboration projects within the thematic areas of aquatic resources, water management and energy. Facilitation of Science Engagement initiatives. Team coordination.

Ms Line Richter

Research Programme Manager Tel: +45 2212 9531 Main responsibilities:
Management of the support to research collaboration projects within the thematic areas of state building, conflict, humanitarian assistance and gender equality. Facilitation of Science Engagement initiatives.

MR Lars Arne Jensen

Research Programme Manager Tel: +45 3524 8464 Main responsibilities:
Management of the support to the Building Stronger Universities programme and to research collaboration projects within the thematic areas of natural resources and agricultural production. Facilitation of Science Engagement initiatives.

MS Ida Sandager Arendal

Research Programme Manager Tel: +45 3524 8475 Main responsibilities:
Management of the support to the Building Stronger Universities programme and to research collaboration projects within the thematic areas of economic development, value chains and waste management. Facilitation of Science Engagement initiatives.

Ms Julie Bune

Research Programme Manager Tel: +45 2212 9533 Main responsibilities:
Management of the support to the Building Stronger Universities programme and to research collaboration projects within the thematic areas of health and food safety. Facilitation of Science Engagement initiatives.

MS Mette Johansen

Administrative Officer Tel: +45 3524 8479 Main responsibilities:
Administrative support to the management of research collaboration projects and Science Engagement initiatives. Support to the online application and reporting system support (SurveyMonkey Apply).

Ms Eva Torp Åkesson

Administrative Officer Tel: +45 3524 8476 Main responsibilities:
Administration of application rounds and the online application and reporting system (SurveyMonkey Apply). Maintenance and development of the Danida Research Portal and research website.

MS Maria Sørup-Høj

Administrative Officer Tel: +45 2213 2892 Main responsibilities:
Administration of research fellowships, travel arrangements, contact with the Danish Immigration Service, study places and Danish Embassies abroad. Administration of application rounds.

Ms Samieh Shumar

Research Financial Controller Tel: +45 2225 4533 Main responsibilities:
Financial management of the support to the Building Stronger Universities programme and research collaboration projects, including financial monitoring and control.