Danish Health Foundation Grants for Health and Social Research (Denmark)

Deadline: 26-Nov-2026

Danish Health Foundation (Helsefonden) offers grants to support projects in health and social-related fields in Denmark. The opportunity includes a grant size range of $10,000 to $100,000 and an application deadline of 26-Nov-2026 at 14:00 for “Øvrige” (other) applications. This guide explains what the funder looks for and how to submit an application through Helsefonden’s digital form. Opportunity at a Glance

- Funding organization: Danish Health Foundation (Helsefonden)

- Opportunity type: Grant

- Grant size: $10,000 to $100,000

- Application deadline: 26-Nov-2026 at 14:00 (time zone not specified in the source)

- Eligible location(s): Latest Grants and Resources in Denmark

- Focus areas (as described in the source): Research, Health, Individuals, Social Sciences

- Primary application route: Digital application form on Helsefonden’s website

- Submission limit: One application per main applicant

- Cookie note: The source page includes cookie consent text; it does not affect eligibility or submission requirements.

About the Opportunity

Helsefonden supports projects that aim to improve citizens’ or target groups’ health and quality of life, and that are documented within the project. The funder also emphasizes originality and contribution to new knowledge and/or new methods, strong professional expertise, and the feasibility of implementation both academically and financially. The page also distinguishes between application categories, noting that Helsefonden has three annual application deadlines: one for research applications and two for “Øvrige” (other) applications. For “Øvrige” applications, the next deadline is 26 November at 14:00. Funding and Benefits - Minimum amount treated in the guidance: Applications are handled from 50,000 DKK (currency shown in the source).

- Typical grant size: A Helsefonden grant is typically up to 600,000 DKK (currency shown in the source).

- Larger grants (special cases): Non-research projects may, in special cases, be awarded a larger amount. Applicants are invited to contact Helsefonden and explain the project’s exceptional potential.

- Cost coverage:

- Primarily salary costs (lønudgifter). - It is also possible to apply for funds for other project-related expenses.

- Overhead (indirect costs): Overhead coverage is up to 20%, subject to a case-by-case assessment.

- Budget requirement: The budget for the entire project must be stated in the application.

Note: The source page provides amounts in DKK, while this listing reflects the verified grant size range of $10,000 to $100,000 from the editorial record. For exact DKK-to-USD conversion, applicants should consult the official guidance and/or their own budgeting approach. Who Is Eligible? Helsefonden supports Danish organizations and institutions only. The source states that support is not provided to individuals seeking private help.

Eligible applicant types include:

- Research institutions - Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) - Municipalities - Regions - State institutions Additional eligibility requirements and constraints stated in the source:

- No support to individuals: The funder does not provide support to individuals seeking private help.

- Prior grant completion: You can only apply when any previous grant is completed and final reports have been submitted to the foundation.

- One application per main applicant: It is only possible to submit one application per main applicant.

- If the applicant is an association (forening): You must submit the most recent annual accounts and state the most recent number of members (the funder says it does not need a membership list). - Research applicants (including early-career): Research applications may be submitted by both younger and experienced researchers, including upcoming PhD students, where CV or confirmation from the main supervisor must be included (as stated in the source).

- Student research-year projects: If the application concerns a research year project for a student, the supervisor must be the main applicant.

Eligible Activities or Priority Areas The guidance emphasizes that a project should: - Promote the health and life situation of citizens/target groups, and clearly describe how this will be documented. - Have originality and contribute to new knowledge and/or new methods. - Demonstrate high professional quality. - Be feasible to carry out, with a realistic possibility for implementation both academically and financially. What Helsefonden prioritizes for research projects For research applications, the source states that projects will be prioritized if they: - Address equity in health / social medicine, health promotion, or sit at the intersection of the health and social areas. - Have both a health-professional and a social-science angle and relevance (assessment by researchers from both fields). - Are more investigative and analytical than descriptive, with a focus on solutions rather than only describing a problem. - Rest on a solid methodological foundation (e.g., based on a pilot study or an existing review). The source also lists examples of research areas Helsefonden can fund, including: - Clinical, cross-sector, or practice-oriented research - Epidemiological research and health economics research - Research within the foundation’s mandate, including social-medical, disease-prevention, and other activities within the health area and the shared area of health and social services - Research related to housing forms for older people or people with disabilities What Helsefonden does not support The source lists several exclusions, including: - Applications under 50,000 DKK - Projects that previously received a rejection - Projects that start before the application deadline or start 1 year or more after the application deadline - Expenses that are due before the grant start time - Applications solely about participation in congresses, study trips, stays abroad, and similar activities - Fees for and projects r