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Illustration of Annual Report
24. April 2026

The DNRF Annual Report

DKK 465 million for basic research across all fields.

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Illustration Call
27. February 2026

Call for pre-proposals

Invitation to submit pre-proposals for new Centers of Excellence.

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Illustration Strategic priorities
23. February 2026

The DNRF launches new strategic priorities for 2026–2030

New strategic priorities ensure that the foundation continues to fulfil its mandate.

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Illustration: Kort med markering af København, Aarhus, Odense, Roskilde og Aalborg.
3. February 2026

Information meetings – 13th application round

Thinking about applying for a Center of Excellence?
Join our information meetings in March.

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Illustration
5. December 2025

New report

The Role of Basic Science in Deep Tech

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Anne S Meyer og Søren Brunak
2. December 2025

New DNRF board members

Anne S. Meyer and Søren Brunak are appointed to the DNRF board as of December 1, 2025.

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Illustration
22. November 2025

DNRF Annual Meeting

Reflections on the Evaluation.

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21. November 2025

We must not forget the art of everyday life

Anthropologist Marie Odgaard PhD came second in this year’s photo competition. She sees the image as a razor-sharp visual metaphor for the aims of her research project on queer activism and art in Jordan.

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17. November 2025

Reading the past in crystals

The image provides valuable insights into the craftsmanship, technology, and society of the Bronze Age.

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Illustration
12. November 2025

New Evaluation of the Danish National Research Foundation

Read the new evaluation here.

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Anja Boisen
24. October 2025

Needle-free treatments and more precise drug delivery

IDUN’s research includes self-expanding foil that delivers medicines – e.g. insulin – to the gastrointestinal tract without degradation on the way. “Much of the medicine […]

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15. September 2025

A Different Approach to Mental Illness

“Psychiatry and mental health practice would benefit greatly from becoming truly interdisciplinary”. Interview with Professor Ana Antic on improving the understanding of mental illness and positively influencing treatment.

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Dorthe Dahl Jensen
7. July 2025

The Finishing Touch

“Collaboration is essential — without it, we won’t achieve the best results,” said DG Chair Dorthe Dahl-Jensen at the official opening of the Pioneer Center SMARTbiomed

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Illustration
27. June 2025

It’s all about saving lives

Ulrik hopes to provide crucial knowledge to the Mpox Puzzle

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26. May 2025

Using music to push boundaries in brain research

Professor Peter Vuust about music and the human brain.

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