PhD Scholarships in Nursing Research

PhD Scholarships in Nursing Research are competitive grants to support nurses to obtain a PhD research education in Denmark and pursue a career in nursing research. Grants fund full-time PhD projects carried out at a Danish university, hospital or other non-profit research institution. Scholarships run for a minimum of three years and the project may be conducted over 3–5 years with appropriate approvals. Applicants must have a named PhD supervisor and enrol as a PhD student at a Danish university within one year of award.

PhD scholarship funding to cover a full-time PhD research project (budget up to DKK 2.83 million per grant) for a minimum of three years.

Applicants must be registered nurses who have obtained a master’s degree prior to submitting the application. The research project must be carried out at a university, hospital or other non-profit research institution in Denmark; the PhD supervisor(s) must be stated and have agreed to participate; applicants must be enrolled as PhD students at a Danish university within a year from receiving the grant. PhD projects already initiated are not eligible.

Applicants must follow the 2026 Information and Guidelines for Applicants for detailed instructions, include a named supervisor and a detailed budget, and submit the application via the foundation's grant application process.