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Visit Grants

DDSA invites students and researchers from all parts of the world to come visit a data science research environment in Denmark. The purpose of the DDSA Visit Grant is to attract students and early career researchers interested in forming a future fellowship application (PhD or Postdoc) in collaboration with a potential supervisor from a Danish university or a Danish research institution.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until September 1, 2026, or until funds are exhausted. All funded travel activity must be completed by October 1, 2026.

Attention:

In 2026, DDSA-funded travels, and visits must have been completed no later than October 1, as we must conclude DDSA’s 5-year budget by December

What is a DDSA Visit Grant?

As part of the DDSA Fellowship Programme, DDSA provides funding for national and international bachelor’s and master’s degree students, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to spend time with new research groups of interest in Denmark.

The purpose of the grant is to give students and young researchers the opportunity to form the basis for a future PhD or Postdoc fellowship application in collaboration with a potential supervisor from a Danish university or a Danish research institution.

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Download Letter of Support Template

What does the grant cover?

The grant contributes up to DKK 15,000 to cover costs for travel (arrival and departure), accommodation and related expenses.

The grant does not fund salary, daily allowances, food expenses, daily local transportation expenses, or car rentals. 

In general, DDSA promotes the use of public transport and encourages the use of trains and buses. The use of private vehicles or taxis is only allowed if it is justified in terms of cost and time and will have to be pre-approved by DDSA on a case-by-case basis.

Who can apply?

To apply for a DDSA Visit Grant, you must adhere to the following eligibility requirements:

  • You must be enrolled on a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree programme, or be employed as a PhD student or postdoctoral researcher at a university the time of the planned visit; or your visit must take place within one year of having completed your enrolment or employment at the university.
  • Your visit must take place in a Danish university or a Danish research institution, and you must have a confirmed agreement (DDSA Letter of Support template) with a supervisor employed at the host institution you plan to visit.
  • The purpose of your visit must be relevant to the DDSA Research Scope

When can you apply?

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until September 1, 2026, or until funds are exhausted.

All funded travel activity must be completed by October 1, 2026.

Applications can be submitted all year round and will be processed within 6 weeks.

You must submit your application at least 1 month prior to the start of the planned travel activity.

Applicants can receive one grant per year.

Supervisors can receive up to 3 visit applicants per calendar year.

    How to apply?

    Applications must be submitted via the DDSA Portal.

    You must include a Letter of Support from the host institution/host supervisor vouching for your scientific qualifications and the potential scientific outcome of the visit. You must use  the DDSA Letter of Support template.

      Evaluation Criteria

      Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria:

      • Your motivation, scientific purpose and intended outcome of the visit towards the DDSA Research Scope
      • Letter of Support from the host institution/host supervisor towards the DDSA Research Scope

      Applications not fulfilling the eligibility and documentation requirements will be rejected without further consideration.

        Payout of the grant

        Grants will be awarded based on approved budget posts and transferred as a reimbursement of the actual costs after the applicant has submitted a final report and account.

        All actual expenses must be supported by valid receipts and documentation. Please ensure that all receipts (receipts and payment receipts) are obtained—especially for cash transactions—as they may be required for further verification.

        The final report must be submitted the latest 2 weeks after granted activities has ended.

        Payout of the grant is made to your personal account.

          Acknowledgement

          Support from DDSA should be acknowledged in any scientific contribution or output generated as part of the DDSA Visit Grant.

            Further information

            For further questions, please contact secretariat@ddsa.dk.

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