Yes, you may support multiple applications. However, each principal supervisor can only host one DARA Fellow at a time, so only one fellowship will be awarded per supervisor. If several applications rank highly, the highest-ranked will be selected.

No. Only Associate Professors or higher (or equivalent ranks) can serve as principal supervisors. Assistant Professors are welcome to act as co-supervisors.

No. Both permanent and temporary staff are eligible, provided they hold an appropriate academic rank.

A DARA fellowship includes project supplement for the host institution. The supplement covers amongst other basic goods, materials and consumables. It is not possible to apply for additional running costs in DARA.

The letter should confirm the candidate’s current or future eligibility for a PhD at your institution—please consult your PhD school and HR department for specific requirements. It must endorse the proposed project and confirm the host institution’s support, outlining the supervisor’s role, available resources, and how the project aligns with the hosting environment. The letter should also comment on the feasibility and quality of the research. If relevant, mention co-supervisors or research group involvement. Please also state the number of active PhD students currently supervised. Also, please describe any co-funding.
While there is no character limit, the letter should remain concise (maximum 2 pages).

The PhD student is the formal holder of the fellowship and is responsible for implementing the project in collaboration with their supervisor. If the supervisor leaves the host institution, the fellow may either follow them to another research institute in Denmark or select a new principal supervisor.

No. All supervisors will be assessed on the quality of supervision and institutional environment, not seniority or lab prestige.

Co-funding may come from existing grants, institutional budgets, or other legitimate sources. Supervisors are encouraged to explore internal and external funding avenues.