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Visiting Researcher Grants 2026

Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy (DDEA)

The Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy (DDEA) invites applications for six Visiting Researcher Grants.

Applications can be in any research field within diabetes, metabolism or endocrinology.

These grants include salary costs, travel and accommodation expenses for international senior researchers who visit research Institutions in Denmark during 2027 and 2028 (up to a maximum of DKK 400,000 in total). These visits aim to strengthen international research exchange, foster new ideas, and build lasting partnerships across borders.

Deadline for application is 18 August 2026 at 23:59 CET with expected date of reply 26 November 2026.

Funding Terms

We will cover individual expenses, including salary, travel and accommodation expenses up to a maximum of DKK 400,000. The grant will be paid to the Danish host institution, which will cover all expenses (incl. salary and travel) related to your stay(s) in Denmark. Specific funding terms will be outlined in the grant notification letter.

Please note that we do not cover overhead or operating expenses.

Employment

At the time of the grant, you must be employed at a university outside Denmark. DDEA will allocate the grant to the Danish host institution but will have no influence on the arrangement between the host institution and the university you are affiliated to.

Commitment to DDEA

As a DDEA visiting researcher, we expect you to be involved in organising or teaching at courses, seminars, or workshops offered by DDEA, to participate in general DDEA activities, and to submit an annual reporting of activities and research results deriving from the project.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Scientific Excellence (Strongest Predictor)

DDEA's funding programs are designed to support talented early-career researchers. Successful applications typically present:

Scientifically important questions
Rigorous methodology
Strong study design
Clear hypotheses
Realistic milestones

Research quality remains the central evaluation criterion across scholarship and fellowship schemes.

2. Alignment with DDEA Research Areas

Projects must fall within:

Diabetes research
Metabolism research
Classical endocrinology

Applications that demonstrate clear relevance to these fields are substantially more competitive. Specialized calls in classical endocrinology further emphasize strong endocrine-focused research questions.

3. Applicant Potential

DDEA is explicitly focused on developing early-career researchers. Reviewers commonly assess:

Academic achievements
Publication record
Research potential
Future leadership prospects
Career-development benefit of the fellowship

Applicants who demonstrate a strong trajectory toward independent research careers tend to perform well.

4. Strong Supervisor and Host Institution

Successful applications generally feature:

Experienced supervisors
Strong mentorship plans
Excellent research infrastructure
Access to relevant patient cohorts, laboratories, or datasets

The quality of the research environment is an important indicator of project feasibility and applicant development.

5. Mobility and International Experience

A recurring DDEA priority is research mobility.

Particularly competitive applications often involve:

Moving to a new institution after the PhD
International research stays
Cross-sector experience
New research environments

DDEA explicitly states that mobility is strongly emphasized for fellowship schemes.

6. Collaboration and Networking

DDEA repeatedly promotes:

National collaborations
International collaborations
Cross-disciplinary partnerships
Strategic partnerships between Danish and international institutions

Projects that build sustainable research networks align closely with academy objectives.

7. Feasibility and Project Structure

Successful proposals generally include:

Clear objectives
Achievable timelines
Well-defined deliverables
Appropriate methodology
Realistic recruitment or experimental plans

Reviewers seek confidence that the proposed work can be completed within the funding period.

8. Development of an Independent Research Profile

For postdoctoral fellowships in particular, DDEA emphasizes helping researchers:

Develop individual scientific identities
Build independent research profiles
Expand scientific networks
Establish future research directions

Applications demonstrating a clear path toward independence are often favored.

9. Strategic and Industry Partnerships

DDEA offers dedicated programs for:

Industrial PhD projects
Industrial postdoctoral fellowships
Strategic international partnerships

Projects involving meaningful academic–industry or international collaborations can receive additional attention when well justified.

10. Clinical and Translational Relevance

Although DDEA funds basic science, projects that can contribute to:

Better diabetes care
Improved endocrine disease management
New diagnostic approaches
Translational advances

often align well with the academy's broader mission.

Frequently Supported Research Themes

Recent DDEA calls support research in:

Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Obesity and metabolism
Endocrine physiology
Hormonal regulation
Classical endocrinology
Precision medicine
Clinical diabetes research
Translational endocrinology
Academic–industry collaborative research

Funding Strategy

A highly competitive DDEA application typically includes:

An excellent research question in diabetes, metabolism, or endocrinology.
A strong publication and academic record relative to career stage.
Outstanding supervision and host environment.
Clear career-development benefits.
Research mobility or international collaboration.
A feasible project with strong scientific rigor.
Evidence that the fellowship will help establish an independent research profile.

Specialties

Endocrinology and Diabetes

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for a Visiting Researcher Grant, the following requirements must be fulfilled:

Applications can be submitted by senior academics (senior lecturer/associate professor or above).
At the time of allocation of the grant, you must be employed at a university outside Denmark.
You must be able to document your intended collaboration with one or more researchers at a Danish research institution (a letter of support from the collaborating host principal investigator should be included).
You must have an academic degree at PhD level or higher.
You must have an excellent academic record. 
You must be able to document teaching experience.
You must be willing to teach/give lectures or participate in organising education or networking activities offered by DDEA and/or review applications for DDEA.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy (DDEA)

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: Odense University Hospital Kløvervænget 6 Entrance 93, 8th floor DK-5000 Odense C

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