PhD Scholarships in Nursing Research
Supports Danish registered nurses in undertaking innovative, full-time PhD research projects in nursing, with emphasis on advancing patient care and primary healthcare practices.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 2.83 million per grant; up to four grants awarded; typical duration is 3 years (full-time PhD).
Summary: Supports Danish registered nurses to undertake original, full-time PhD research projects in nursing at Danish institutions.
Key Information: Only new, not-yet-initiated PhD projects at Danish institutions are eligible.
Description
This program provides funding for registered nurses in Denmark to pursue full-time, innovative PhD research projects in nursing. The scholarships are designed to foster high-quality research that advances patient care and nursing practices, with an emphasis on supporting projects that address transitional care and nursing in the primary healthcare sector. The initiative is overseen by the Committee on Nursing Research and aims to develop the Danish nursing profession through research-based practice.
