Exploratory Interdisciplinary Synergy Programme 2026

The Exploratory Interdisciplinary Synergy Programme funds early-stage, high-risk/high-gain interdisciplinary research that aligns with the foundation’s strategic focus areas of Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, and Natural and Technical Sciences with applicability in health or sustainability. Projects should enable interdisciplinary collaboration across disciplines, organisations and national borders and may include elements of social sciences and humanities but not as the primary drive. Grants support projects running up to three years and are intended to strengthen Danish research through internationalisation and to educate researchers with interdisciplinary skills.

Project grant funding (up to DKK 6.8 million) for research projects of up to three years.

Complete and submit an application using the foundation’s NORMA application system; applicants should consult the Information and Guidelines for Applicants for eligibility, required content, evaluation criteria and budget structure.