The Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy (DDEA) offers prestigious Industrial PhD Scholarships for talented researchers to pursue high-impact research in diabetes, metabolism, or endocrinology.
The Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy (DDEA) has officially opened the call for Industrial PhD Scholarships 2025, inviting ambitious candidates from around the world to apply for one of up to three prestigious 2/3-financed scholarships, each valued at 1,100,000 DKK.
These scholarships aim to support high-impact research in diabetes, metabolism, or endocrinology, offering a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge academic work while collaborating with life-science industry partners in Denmark.
SCHOLARSHIP AT A GLANCE:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Type | Industrial PhD scholarships |
| Eligibility | Master’s degree holders in relevant fields |
| Award Benefits | DKK 1,100,000 funding, salary, and tuition coverage |
| Application Deadline | August 20, 2025 |
Facts About the DDEA PhD Scholarships
- The scholarship supports research in diabetes, metabolism, or endocrinology.
- Up to three scholarships are available, each valued at DKK 1,100,000.
- The scholarship is 2/3-financed, with the remaining 1/3 funded by a life-science industry partner.
- Applicants must hold a Master’s degree from a Danish university or an equivalent recognized foreign degree.
- The principal supervisor must be a professor or associate professor at a Danish university.
- A co-supervisor from the life-science industry is encouraged.
- The application must include a detailed research project highlighting collaboration between academia and industry.
- Reviewers prioritize applications that demonstrate international collaboration, interdisciplinary integration, and cross-sector collaboration.
- The scholarship aims to bridge academic excellence and real-world industry innovation.
- Awarded candidates will receive notification by November 26, 2025.
Rewards For Denmark DDEA PhD Scholarships 2025
Each awarded candidate will receive a scholarship that covers:
- DKK 1,100,000 (approx. €147,000 / $159,000) in funding
- Two (2) years of salary and tuition coverage during the three-year PhD period
- The remaining funding (1/3) to be provided by the collaborating life-science industry partner
This collaborative structure ensures that each project bridges academic excellence and real-world industry innovation.
Eligibility For Denmark DDEA PhD Scholarships 2025
Eligible applicants must fulfill the following criteria:
- Hold a Master’s degree from a Danish university or an equivalent recognized foreign degree by the time of application.
- Must not be enrolled in a PhD program by the notification date of 26 November 2025.
- Must submit a detailed research project in diabetes, metabolism, or endocrinology that highlights collaboration between academia and industry.
- The principal supervisor must be a professor or associate professor at a Danish university.
- A co-supervisor from the life-science industry is encouraged.
Important Note: Applicants may only apply to one DDEA PhD scholarship call per round.
Eligible Fields For Denmark DDEA PhD Scholarships 2025
Reviewers will prioritize applications that successfully address:
- International collaboration
- Interdisciplinary integration
- Cross-sector collaboration (academic & industry)
- Patient and/or public involvement (PPI)
Each application must reflect on how these areas will create synergy and societal impact through the proposed research.
How To Apply For Denmark DDEA PhD Scholarships 2025
The last date to submit an application for the Industrial PhD Scholarships 2025 offered by the Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy (DDEA) is 20 August 2025 at 23:59 CET. All applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application by 26 November 2025.
Source: https://ddeacademy.dk/