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Funding for research: 27 researchers receive almost DKK 80 million under the Inge Lehmann programme
27 young, talented researchers will now receive funding for their research projects, which span various scientific fields. The researchers have just secured a grant from Independent Research Fund Denmark’s Inge Lehmann programme, which aims to promote equality in the country's research environments.
27 researchers are now ready to start exciting research projects thanks to the support from Independent Research Fund Denmark. The funds are from the Inge Lehmann research talent programme, which is part of the political agreement on the research reserve for 2023. The Inge Lehmann programme aims to strengthen talent development in Danish research and promote a more equal gender balance in research environments, especially at the career stages where inequality typically occurs.
The chair of Independent Research Fund Denmark, Jørgen Frøkiær, expresses his approval:
"27 talented researchers are now given the opportunity to immerse themselves in their own greatest research ideas. The fund's purpose is precisely to strengthen excellent Danish research, and the Inge Lehmann programme focuses on promoting talents within Danish research and creating better career opportunities for some of our most talented researchers in the early stages of their careers. I look forward to following the development of the researchers and seeing what cutting-edge projects will flourish."
Research within a wide range of scientific fields
The research projects span a wide range of different scientific areas and have been carefully assessed. The recipients of Inge Lehmann grants will, among other things, delve into topics such as how probiotics can turn microalgae into a sustainable food source, whether reduced screen time has a positive effect on children's socio-emotional skills, and whether immune cells in the meninx are important for the development of diseases with neurological complications outside the brain as well.
During 2023, 178 researchers have applied for support under the Inge Lehmann programme at Independent Research Fund Denmark, and 27 have received grants. This year's recipients are all women who now have the freedom to immerse themselves in their independent research with the allocated funds. The success rate is 16 percent, measured by both the number of applications and the amount applied for.
Please note: the mentioned amounts may change after the upcoming budget review.
FACTS: About the Inge Lehmann programme
The Inge Lehmann programme is part of the political agreement on the distribution of the research reserve in 2023.
The program is open to all fields of study and to both men and women, but through dispensation according to Section 3 of the Equality Act, Independent Research Fund Denmark will choose female applicants over male ones when there are equal qualifications between two applicants, however only whilst ensuring that an objective assessment is made safeguarding consideration of all special criteria regarding the applicants, regardless of gender.
With the agreement on the distribution of the research reserve in 2023, DKK 81.8 million has been set aside for the Inge Lehmann programme. Excluding administration costs, there are approx. 80 million DKK for distribution. 178 researchers have applied for funds and 27 have received a grant. The success rate is thus 16 percent, measured in terms of number of applications and amount applied for.