Within the framework of Danish development assistance, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark invites applications for research grants related to development research. The objective of the support is to generate knowledge in order to promote the overall objective of the Danish development assistance to reduce poverty and support sustainable development.

In 2011, the following research theme is of particular interest to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

• Climate, energy and sustainable use of natural resources (theme 1)

Two types of grants are available: 1) Larger strategic research programmes (> DKK 5 million) with substantive elements of capacity building and with focus on national priorities and ownership in developing countries. 2) A limited number of individual PhD and post-doc grants covering a single researcher.

Deadline for individual PhD and post-doc applications will be Friday February 11, 2011 at 12.00 noon.

See the call for further information, application guide, and application forms.