350 million for elite researchers at University of Copenhagen

Posted 8 November 2007

The University of Copenhagen gives out DKK 350 million to 20 of the most talented researchers. The funds come from the University’s Programme of Excellence.

20 researchers each representing a research project will share the 350 million Danish crowns. For that amount, the University aims for advanced research in, among other subjects, formation of identity in early literate societies, development of speed in reading, economic policy in the modern welfare state, international security, malaria, cancer and the origin of the solar system.

It is the first time that the central university management redistributes a share of the University’s own research funds to acknowledge quality in research.

- We wish to promote the best research with the Programme of Excellence. It is important that the University of Copenhagen keeps its position amongst the leading universities in Europe. By supporting our best researchers, we also further our chances of receiving external funding and international researchers might be more attracted to come and work here, says Rector Ralf Hemmingsen.

An independent panel of international experts has selected the 20 research projects from 111 applictions.

DKK 350 million correspond to 15 Danish National Research Foundation (DNRF) - centres.

See a list of the 20 rewarded projects and researchers