The Alfred Benzon Foundation provides support for short research stays abroad with the aim of giving early-career researchers the opportunity to strengthen their professional networks, acquire new knowledge, and promote international collaboration and professional development.
Applicants may apply for amounts up to DKK 25,000 to cover expenses related to the stay.
Target group
The grant is intended for early-career researchers in temporary positions, including:
- PhD students
- Postdocs
- Other temporarily employed researchers
Applicants must be affiliated with a Danish research environment within medicine, pharmacy, or related health sciences.
Purpose and use
Funding can be applied for:
- Travel and accommodation in connection with a short research stay at a foreign institution
- The stay should have a defined duration (typically 1–6 months)
Support is not provided for participation in conferences without a research stay, or for long-term study stays.
Application materials
Applications (in Danish or English) should be sent electronically to mail@benzon-foundation.dk and must include:
- A brief project description, including the purpose of the stay (max 1 page)
- Timeline and specification of the duration of the stay
- Budget overview with expected expenses (travel, accommodation, local transport, etc.)
- Invitation or confirmation from the host institution
- Short CV (max 2 pages)
The application material must be sent as one single PDF document.
Evaluation and response
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and a response can be expected within 3 months.
Questions
Any questions may be directed to the foundation’s secretariat at mail@benzon-foundation.dk