CHALLENGE PROGRAMME 2027

The Challenge Programme aims to contribute substantially to the development of Danish and European research ecosystems within research areas of strategic priority to the Foundation.

The goal is to develop innovative solutions to major scientific challenges, supporting leading researchers to form a consortium united by a clear vision and mission.

Heat and Hypertension – understanding the mechanisms of interaction

Advancing Next Generation AMR Diagnostics for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections

Unravelling electron transfer mechanisms in hybrid bio-electrocatalysis

Harnessing novel Earth-abundant materials for sustainable technologies

• The main applicant must be an independent tenured/tenure-track researcher with their own research group, employed at a European institution. 
• Co-applicant institutions may be located anywhere globally.
• At least one applicant must be employed at a Danish institution.

Funding: 30,000,000 to 75,000,000 DKK total (€4M- €10M)

Duration: 6 years

Research Authority due date: 22.9.26