Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences' Fund for Scientifically Employed Candidates and Students at the University of Copenhagen Abroad

What the fund gives you

You are eligible for financial support for your research or for a research trip abroad if you are studying medicine at the University of Copenhagen or working in this field. For 2026, the total fund amounts to DKK 450,000 (about EUR 60,000), which the fund describes as very limited. The funds are allocated to various purposes: the majority goes towards medical research projects; a larger grant is awarded to an individual for a research project or a research stay abroad; and smaller amounts are used to fund travel grants and social activities for students. There is no fixed amount per person. How much you receive depends on the purpose of your research and how the committee allocates the funds. The fund is administered by the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen.

Who can apply

• Who you are: You are a student or hold a research post in the medical field at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.
• Field: Medicine and health research. Some money is reserved for specific areas such as cancer, skin conditions (shingles) and eye medicine, with extra weight on sleep disorders and giving up smoking.
• What you can fund: A research project, a research stay abroad, a travel grant, or a student social activity. Part of the fund is also open to polytechnic and medical graduates studying specialised topics.
• Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are welcome to apply. What matters is your connection to the University of Copenhagen, not your passport.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online via the fund’s portal, where you will first need to create a profile for this fund. The application round begins on Monday, 5 October, and ends on Friday, 30 October.

Our guide Scholarships in Denmark lists further funding options in Denmark if you are looking beyond medical research support.