Unfortunately, DFC is not in a position to facilitate contact to possible Danish collaborators. Therefore, we suggest that you search the websites of Danish universities for information about researchers/professors, contact persons etc.

You can find a list of the eight Danish universities on the website of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science. Note that Illisimatursafik University is also eligible and can apply for all of the funding possibilities under KIP.

Yes, but it’s crucial that all project activities are developed together by all partners and that they are relevant to everyone involved. Additionally, the project’s goals and results should match the objectives and outcomes of the program.

No. However, it should have relevance for the Programmes objectives and outcomes, addressing shared global challenges.

Seed funding can be used to develop a partnership if additional time and preparation are needed to submit a full partnership project application. It can also be used to bring a new partner into an existing partnership.

Seed projects can have a duration of up to 18 months and should result in an application for a partnership project to the Knowledge and Innovation Programme.

No. Seed funding allows newly established partnerships to develop the contents of their proposed project, or to include new partners into an existing partnership. No priority is given to full partnership applications which are based on seed funding from the programme, in subsequent application rounds.

Yes. But do consider how to ensure full and equal participation of all partner institutions in the development of the project and the proposed activities. It can be difficult to align expectations, needs and wants between partners in a short period of time, which is why the seed funding is also available.

If you want to unite research and learning activities, you need to submit a separate application concerning research activities, e.g. for the FFU funds, as these are not funded through KIP. Timelines for these modalities are not aligned, but should also not be mutually exclusive, with both having an annual call for applications.

Up to three primary partner universities. There is no number limit, but a financial limit, to the number of secondary partners.

A Selection Committee of 5 members, including representatives from South, with different backgrounds is established. The equitability element will be one of the criteria that the SC will be assessing when processing the applications. DFC is continuously working on developing best practices and collecting experiences to support projects in matters such as equitable partnerships.

Can partnership and scholarship projects include lifelong learning elements, eg building LLL programmes at African universities for LLL of local organisations, industry, Civil society organisations etc?

Yes.

No. The only exception is for three universities in South Africa: University of Cape Town, University of the Witwatersrand, and Stellenbosch University, which are not eligible as primary partners, due to their high position at the Shanghai Ranking. These three universities can be included as secondary partners.

Not as a main applicant (contracting partner), but in collaboration with a Danish university, private universities in Africa can participate either as a primary partner, if from eligible country, or as a secondary partner.

Yes.

No. Seed funding can only be applied for by a Danish university in partnership with one or more African universities. Private companies can be included as secondary partners in an established partnership, provided they meet the requirements outlined in the Call for Applications.

The Programme encourages the involvement of younger universities. It might be seen as a plus but it is not necessarily a priority criteria.

No.

Yes, it is possible to apply for funding for a partnership project provided that the proposal and the activities in the new partnership align with the scope, overall objectives and expected outcomes of the Knowledge and Innovation Programme.

You do this directly in the system under the “tasks” called Endorsements. These tasks become available once you have completed the content of the application to ensure that those endorsing party have the opportunity to read and approve the submitted content.

There is a function in the system called “request recommendation,” along with a guide on how to do it. In brief, you send an email via the system to the relevant person or appropriate functional mailbox who will then follow a link in the email to access and review the application and provide an endorsement.

No. To be eligible for a scholarship through the Knowledge and Innovation Programme, a university partnership between a Danish university and the home institution must be in place, and the student must be affiliated with the involved African partner university. See also below under Erasmus +

A scholarship grant includes tuition fee, travel expenses, visa fee, insurance, housing and living expenses during the study stay, as well as language test.

No, there are no general thematic limitations on scholarships, as long as activities contribute to improve students skills and competences relevant to address global challenges.

A language test is still required, even though the qualifying degree is issued from an institution in an English-speaking country. These rules are regulated by the universities, so they might differ between institutions.

Scholarships are linked to a partnership and application for scholarships is conditional on the submission of an application for partnership activities. It is possible to submit more than one application from the same university for a partnership project, with or without scholarship activities.

No.

Yes.

No. Other Danish institutions, in addition to the 8 universities, have the opportunity to participate as secondary partners in a university partnership, or apply for funds related to selected Erasmus+ actions.

Yes. It is possible for INGOs and public agencies to become secondary partners. For all secondary partners, it is very important to describe their role in the application, which must be submitted by the Danish university in partnership with at least one primary partner institution in an eligible African country.

Yes.

Yes. Overhead of 20% of the budget (excluding external audit and secondary partner’s expenses) applies for each primary partner.

No. Secondary partners can only cover direct costs, as salaries (excluding for-profit entities) and travel expenses, to a total of maximum 15% of the grant (excluding budget for scholarships) across all primary partners.

Overhead is included in the maximum of 3 million DKK that can be applied for per primary partner.

The three universities can become secondary partners and, by that, be eligible to receive up to 15% of the grant (excluding budget for scholarships), but only to cover direct costs such as salaries and travel expenses.

All staff, who are directly involved in project activities.

Yes, as long as they are directly involved in project activities, e.g. as a teacher.

The top-up for Erasmus+ scholarships functions as an additional financial support mechanism for students who have already been awarded an Erasmus+ scholarship through their institution. To apply for this top-up grant, it is essential that the applying institution has first secured Erasmus+ scholarships from the Ministry for Higher Education and Science (UFS). Documentation in the form of Annex 1 in the contract for KA171 funds must be uploaded with the application for top-up funds.

There is no deadline. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

A response to your application will be given within two months from the submission date.

This depends on several conditions, including the length of the stay, the student’s home country, and other factors. It is the responsibility of the HEI receiving and administering the top-up grant to comply with relevant tax laws and regulations and to report information regarding the scholarship to the Danish Tax Authorities. For more information, please visit the Danish Tax Authority’s website. DFC takes no responsibility for the information provided on the website, its direct relevance to the individual institution and scholarship recipient, or any updates made to the information by the Danish Tax Authorities.