Grants for Research within Industrial Biotechnology and Environmental Biotechnology

The proposed research must address major challenges within Industrial Biotechnology and Environmental Biotechnology, with a strategic perspective addressing major questions and challenges within these fields. The research should be fundamental in character but have a strategic outlook to scaling potential(s), contribute to sustainability and, if relevant, increase productivity. The proposed research must involve a clear element of biotechnology.

Priority Areas

• Use or engineering of biological/biotechnological tools and systems for synthesis and production of valuable products (e.g., chemicals, proteins and materials).
• Development of technologies and processes that can be utilized directly for bioproduction.
• Improvement of the efficiency of biomanufacturing.
• Use or engineering of biological/biotechnological tools and systems to protect or improve the environment.
• Understanding, protection or manipulation of natural or industrial ecosystems related to application of biotechnology.
• Data science promoting research within industrial or environmental biotechnology, including related ecosystems research.

Funding Information

• The grant period should be 1-3 years.
• The total grant amount is up to DKK 3.4 million for a 3-year grant.
• For projects that are a collaboration between a main applicant and a co-applicant located in a different Nordic country, the total amount is up to DKK 4.4 million for a 3-year grant.
• The grant amount should be distributed approximately equally each year, and for projects shorter than three years, the total grant amount is proportionally reduced.

Eligibility Criteria

• Faculty members and researchers with an independent research program at academic research institution in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden are eligible to apply for the project grants.
• In addition to the main applicant, applications may include one or more co-applicants who contribute scientifically to the project and will receive a financial share of the grant.
• Applications from Master students and PhD students will not be taken into consideration.

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