Window 2
Research in growth and transition countries
Please note regarding the selection of countries and themes for research in growth and transition countries (Window 2) in the 2020 Call:
Based on the recommendations of the review of the Window 2 modality (first half of 2019) as well as the strategic priorities of the new government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided to focus on themes related to climate change, energy, environment and natural resources, food quality, and health systems in the Window 2 Call 2020.
In addition, it has been decided to limit the Window 2 research to countries in Africa, and to countries in Asia which are or have been recipients of Danish development assistance. This is a consequence of the expanding nature of the Strategic Sector Cooperation in combination with the limited funding framework for support to development research.
2020 is a transition year. The strategic framework for support to research in growth and transition countries from 2021 onwards will depend on the conclusions and recommendations of the ongoing Evaluation of Support to Development Research 2008-2018 as well as the Evaluation of the Strategic Sector Cooperation initiative (is starting up late 2019).
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The window (W2) encompasses strategic research cooperation which generates new knowledge relevant to the needs and strategies of the Danida partner countries in emerging economies and contributes to strengthening research capacity in these countries. The research collaboration projects are considered an important element in the Danish response to demand from these countries for cooperation within areas where Denmark has internationally recognised knowledge and experience. The research partnerships focus on areas with identified common interest and thereby strengthen the bilateral collaboration within this area. The research activities are closely related to the Strategic Sector Cooperation supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The research capacity strengthening element of the projects are targeted the needs and demands of the national partners. In some countries, the capacity strengthening element involves specific activities with this purpose, whereas for other countries research capacity strengthening is achieved indirectly with the experience gained under this international research collaboration. Read also about the interrelated DFC Scholarship Programme here.
Administration of the on-going projects are following the at all time updated General Conditions.
DFC’s administrative services for stays in Denmark of senior researchers (including postdocs) are optional. In the case this option is chosen the guidelines of how Danida Fellowship Centre manages these researchers’ stay in Denmark on behalf of the research projects apply.