The Novo Nordisk Foundation is very proud to offer Investigation Grant in Art History Research to talented researchers within art history to enable them to conduct high-level research in Denmark. Applications can be made for the year 2023-2024.

Danish and foreign students can participate to win this grant worth a maximum of DKK 4 million. Two grants will be awarded on the basis of academic relevance for the research environment at the Danish host institution and research proposal. Applicants must identify as postdoctoral candidates in a Danish institute to be considered.

The Novo Nordisk Foundation is an independent Danish foundation with corporate interests and objectives to provide a stable basis for the commercial and research activities of the companies in the Novo Group. Headquartered in Denmark, this foundation was established in 1989. It has a grant awarding feature that contributes to society by helping them develop world-class education, creating jobs ad growth and helping people in vulnerable groups.

Application Deadline: The students must submit their application by 2 pm, 12th January 2023.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Novo Nordisk Foundation
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Postdoctoral
• Award: DKK 4 million
• Number of Awards: 2
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: International and Domestic
• The award can be taken in Denmark

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: International and Danish students.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: The applicants must apply to be positioned as a postdoctoral, senior researcher, assistant/associate professor or professor at a research institute in Denmark.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• The applicants must work within the field of art history research and
• The applicants must be anchored at a university, art academy, museum or other knowledge institution in Denmark.
• The applicants must be at a postdoctoral, senior researcher, assistant/associate professor or professor level.
• The applicants must have carried out documented, independent, original and significant research.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Students must complete an admission application through the application process of their respective universities. Applications for this opportunity must be submitted by logging in here.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• Personal details like full name, title, phone number, work mail, date of birth, gender, and nationality
• Brief CV
• Research proposal
• Budget
• Admission Requirements: The applicants must have the necessary qualification to be appointed at the desired postdoctoral position in their respective universities.
• Language Requirement: The candidates must possess knowledge of Danish and English language. Both will be advantageous.

Benefits

The successfully selected candidates will be awarded this grant worth DKK 1 million per year by the Novo Nordisk Foundation to support research projects for a duration of 2 to 4 years. The funds can be expected to cover salary, tuition fees, travel expenses, publication costs, operation expenses, conference participation, relocation expenses, collaborative activities, and administrative support.

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