Strategic Research in Strategic Growth Technologies
Funding of strategic research in new technologies, which can drive the economic development and be instrumental in overcoming significant societal challenges.
The Danish Council for Strategic Research supports research activities within the area of strategic growth technologies. In 2012 the Council more specifically supports activities within the following theme:
- Nanotechnology, biotechnology and information and communication technology (DKK 80 million)
The theme is described in more detail in the call.
The overall application process
You can apply for grants based on the call text which is published on 5 March 2012. A two phased application process will then follow. In phase 1 the applications will be assessed by a programme commission, where upon some of the applicants will be invited to submit a final application.
Who can apply?
Phase 1: All Danish and foreign citizens. However, it is required that the supported research activities promote and strengthen Danish research.
Final applications: Applicants from phase 1 who are invited to submit a final application.
Furthermore there are a number of specific requirements for the applications. These requirements are described in more detail in the call or in the guidelines for final applications.
Current application deadline
- Phase 1 applications: Expired
- Final applications (Only invited final applications may be submitted): 30 August 2012
In the beginning of June 2012 the guidelines for completing the final applications will be published in the menu on the left. They will also be issued directly to the selected applicants.
Call and information meetings
The current call can be found in the menu on the left. On 12 and 13 March 2012 information meetings were held in Aarhus and Copenhagen, respectively. The slides from the meetings can be seen here:
What can be funded?
The grants are relatively large and are mainly given in the form of the instruments centres, alliances or projects, over a long period of time and are typically completed in cooperation with several Danish and foreign institutions and companies.
It appears from the call and the guidelines for final applications, which instruments that can be applied for.
The Danish Council for Strategic Research’s principles, prioritizations, assessment criterias, and instruments etc. are described in:
