23 talented researchers will develop their ideas under the Inge Lehmann Programme

With support from Independent Research Fund Denmark, 23 researchers will have the opportunity to explore their own research ideas and develop their potential as independent research leaders. The grants have been awarded under the Inge Lehmann Programme, which is aimed at researchers in the early stages of their careers.

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Can we design systems that effectively protect our data and resist hostile intrusion? Does gut microbiota play a role in how medicines for rheumatoid arthritis work? And can we strengthen plant immune systems without compromising plant growth and yield?

See all research projects under the ‘Inge Lehmann Programme’ here.

Across various academic fields, the 23 researchers will explore a wide range of research topics. They are all in the early stages of their academic careers, and this grant will give them the opportunity to develop their potential as research leaders.

On the 'Inge Lehmann Programme', the Minister for Higher Education and Science, Christina Egelund, says:

It is incredibly important that we have the 'Inge Lehmann Programme', which is specifically designed to promote a better gender balance in our research environments. We can see that the proportion of women decreases the higher we move up the academic career ladder. This is something we need to address. We must bring all talents into play to ensure that Danish research continues to be of the highest international quality.

The purpose of the ‘Inge Lehmann Programme’ is to promote a more balanced gender composition in research environments, with a special focus on the early career stages where inequality typically arises. Both women and men are eligible to apply, and the programme is open to all academic fields.

Please note that grant amounts and the number of grants are subject to change following the upcoming administrative review.

Facts about the ‘Inge Lehmann Programme’

Independent Research Fund Denmark has received a total of 206 applications, and nearly 80 million DKK has been awarded. All projects are led by women.

The funding has been distributed across 23 projects, and the success rate is 11.2 % based on the number of applications.

The 'Inge Lehmann Programme' is part of the political agreement on the allocation of the research reserve in 2025.

The programme 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.