Global Research Collaborations

Bridging Danish research institutions and international research environments

Would you like to help develop new knowledge and technology in collaboration with leading international research environments? The Global Research Collaborations programme invests in ambitious research and technology projects that build bridges between Danish research institutions and strong research environments abroad.
Projects under Global Research Collaborations must create new knowledge and technology within strategic core areas. The aim is to establish long-term international relationships that strengthen Danish research, competitiveness and security.

See whether Global Research Collaborations is a good fit for your project

Who can apply?

The programme is aimed at Danish research institutions acting as the lead applicant. The project must be based on a collaboration with a research organisation from one of the selected focus countries in the call. Additional Danish organisations may also participate in the project. We emphasise that applicants establish strong, long-term relationships across national borders.

What can I apply for investment for?

You can apply for investment for ambitious research and technology collaborations within the strategic core areas defined in the current call.
The projects must help strengthen Danish research and develop new knowledge or technology that is crucial to Denmark’s security, resilience and competitiveness.

How much funding can I apply for?

Innovation Fund Denmark invests between DKK 2 million and DKK 8 million per project. We can cover up to 90% of the total project costs, depending on the project’s organisation and budget.

What can the funding cover?

The investment can cover relevant costs directly linked to the project’s research and innovation activities. This includes:

Salaries for project staff
Equipment and materials
Travel, accommodation and external services
Networking activities such as workshops and conferences (however, a maximum of 10% of the budget)

How long may the project run?

A project under Global Research Collaborations must have a duration of between 2 and 4 years. This ensures sufficient time to build a solid foundation for international collaboration.

There are currently no calls available

From application to project

The application must be submitted digitally via the portal www.e-grant.dk. It is the Danish research institution acting as the lead applicant that is responsible for the submission itself and the dialogue with Innovation Fund Denmark.

The submission deadline is 3 September 2026 at 12:00 (noon) CET.
If you need guidance, Innovation Fund Denmark regularly holds webinars and Q&A sessions, which you can sign up for via our website.
Your application must present a well-defined project that addresses the following elements:
- Strategic relevance: A description of how the project contributes to at least one of the strategically critical technology areas.
- International collaboration: Documentation of the collaboration with one of the selected focus countries in the call, including the partner’s concrete participation in the project.
- Assessment criteria: The application must clearly address the project’s quality (the high level of the research), its impact (value creation for Denmark) and execution (how the project will be implemented effectively).
- Budget: An overview of expected costs, e.g. salaries, equipment and materials.
For a detailed list of requirements and appendices, we recommend reading the full programme guidelines. [link to guidelines]

Guidelines and documents

Guidelines Global Research Collaborations 2026Opdateret: 28/04/2026

Contact

If you have already submitted an application or have a grant, please contact us via your case in e-grant.
Contact e-grant support
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Email: Support.e-grant@ufm.dk
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