What does a Danida fellowship cover?

Overview of what a Danida fellowship in Denmark covers

Tuition fees - paid directly by Danida Fellowship Centre to the place of study
Application fees, where applicable - paid by the Danida fellow, but refunded by Danida Fellowship Centre
Basic visa fees, where applicable - paid by the Danida fellow, but refunded by Danida Fellowship Centre
Residence permit fees, where applicable - paid directly by Danida Fellowship Centre
Travel insurance – paid for by Danida Fellowship Centre
Mandatory language tests fees, where applicable - paid by the Danida fellow and refunded by Danida Fellowship Centre
International return flight tickets (economy class) to and from Denmark - booked and paid for by Danida Fellowship Centre
Per diem/allowances - paid to Danida fellows by Danida Fellowship Centre within the first few days of arrival. Read more.
Accommodation in Denmark - booked and paid for by Danida Fellowship Centre
Transportation to and from the place of study in Denmark paid for by Danida Fellowship Centre
A flat-rate of DKK 250 as a contribution to your transportation costs between Copenhagen Airport and your accommodation (round trip)

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“More women in research”, now in Asia: The importance of mentors and allies

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06-05-25

“More women in research”, now in Asia: The importance of mentors and allies

The “More Women in Research” movement has made its way to Asia. A seminar held in Hanoi, Vietnam, on 9-10 April 2025 brought together 30 Danida-funded researchers from Vietnam, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Denmark to exchange insights and strategies for advancing gender equity in research and academia. A key focus was the critical role of mentorship.