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.

What does the grant cover?

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

The grant does not cover salary, daily allowances, food expenses or local transportation.

In general, DDSA promotes the use of public transport (and encourages the use of train / bus where possible). The use of own private vehicle is only allowed if it is more expedient in terms of cost and time, and will be evaluated 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 in 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 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 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.

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.