Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy (DDEA) 2026

The Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy (DDEA) is a Denmark-based research academy that supports talent development and collaboration in diabetes, metabolism, and endocrinology. Its calls commonly target early-career researchers through PhD scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships, including thematic and industrial tracks.

Based on recent calls, DDEA support is primarily for research hosted in Denmark. PhD scholarships are described as 2/3-financed, with funding that can cover major doctoral costs such as salary and tuition for part of the PhD period. Postdoctoral fellowships have also been offered as 2-year financed fellowships, with some industrial postdoctoral awards funded at 50% level. The programme is therefore best understood as partially funded, although the exact package depends on the specific call.

Applicants are generally expected to have the relevant prior degree for the level they seek: a master's degree or equivalent for PhD scholarships, and a PhD or equivalent for postdoctoral fellowships. Recent postings state that candidates must be affiliated with a Danish research institution or a life-science company in Denmark. Research can span a broad range of topics within diabetes and endocrine science, including classical endocrinology and industry-linked projects.

DDEA opportunities are not tied to a single university, even if calls may be advertised through institutions such as Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen. Applicants should usually prepare a research project with a host supervisor or principal investigator in Denmark and then submit through the relevant DDEA call procedure. Because funding structure, themes, and timing can vary by round, candidates should always check the current call text carefully for eligibility details, permitted project types, and document requirements before applying.