The Danish Cardiovascular Academy (DCA) and the Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy (DDEA) are pleased to announce the availability of three 2/3-financed DCA-DDEA Cross-Academy PhD Scholarships.
Each scholarship, valued at 1,100,000 DKK, aims to strengthen collaboration between cardiovascular research and research within diabetes, metabolism, and endocrinology in Denmark. These scholarships are specifically designed to support transdisciplinary projects that bridge the fields of diabetes, metabolism, or endocrinology with cardiovascular research.The Danish Cardiovascular Academy (DCA) is a renowned institution at the forefront of cardiovascular research and advancement in Denmark. Committed to fostering excellence in the field, DCA plays a pivotal role in promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and cross-sectoral research initiatives. With a mission to position Denmark as a leader in international cardiometabolic research, DCA strives to create robust networks and partnerships that transcend traditional boundaries.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the university
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
- Applications must be transdisciplinary across the fields of diabetes, metabolism, or endocrinology and cardiovascular research.
- The principal supervisor of the PhD project must be within cardiovascular research, and the co-supervisor must be within diabetes, metabolism, or classical endocrinology.
With the DCA-DDEA PhD Scholarships, the program seeks to:
- Promote interdisciplinarity and cross-sectoral research.
- Position Denmark at an international level within the fields of cardiometabolic research and diabetes, metabolism, and classical endocrinology.
- Create viable networks and collaboration across disciplines and sectors.
The scholarships are a unique opportunity for aspiring PhD candidates to contribute to cutting-edge research that integrates the realms of cardiovascular health and metabolic disorders.
Offered Benefits
Successful recipients of the DCA-DDEA Cross-Academy PhD Scholarships will receive financial support totaling 1,100,000 DKK, covering both salary and tuition fees over a span of two years. This financial backing aims to enable scholars to focus on their research endeavors and contribute significantly to advancing the collaboration between cardiovascular and metabolic research in Denmark.
For additional information, including evaluation criteria and guidelines, please refer to the DCA website.
GRANT INFO
- Grant amount: 1,100,000 DKK
Application Process
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by the deadline of Friday, 7th February 2024, at 12:00. Further details, application guidelines, and submission instructions can be found on the DCA website.
