Industrial PhD in the Public Sector

Innovation Fund Denmark invests in public Industrial PhD projects that create novelty and utility value for organisations, strengthen the universities' relationship with the public sector and give the student the opportunity to see their research applied in real life. The fund can invest in projects within three thematic focus areas and in projects outside the three thematic focus areas.

Who?
Collaboration between a public organisation, a university and a Industrial PhD student.

What?
Co-financing of the organisation's expenses for the student's salary and travel activity as well as the university's expenses for the project.

How much?
Up to DKK 17,000 per month of the Industrial PhD student's salary. Up to DKK 100,000 for the organization's expenses for the student's travels and participation in courses. Fixed amount of DKK 360,000 (incl. overhead) to the university.