CALL FOR PHASE 1 APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS FOR DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH IN 2012

The objective of the support is to generate new knowledge and strengthen research capacity in order to promote the overall objective of the Danish development cooperation to reduce poverty and support sustainable development. Research projects should be carried out as collaborative research between Danish and South-based research institutions with a priority on institutions in Africa. Individual Ph.D. and postdoc grants can only be supported if included into applications for research collaborative projects within the current call for applications.

In 2012, following 4 research themes are prioritized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs because of their relevance for development cooperation:

1. Health issues relevant to primary health care
2. Inclusive economic growth, employment, and youth
3. Good governance, human rights, conflict and fragility
4. Climate change, energy, sustainable management of natural resources and urban areas

Applications can only be submitted by an organisation such as governmental institution, business enterprise or private organisation in Denmark.

The main applicant researcher must at the time of submitting the application hold a PhD or equivalent qualifications.

More information on deadlines, application forms and guidelines is available at: http://www.dfcentre.com  

Full call can be found at the download section.