Danish National Research Foundation 20 Years of Excellent Research
Philosophy of DNRF: Focus on people
Excellence Trust Transparency If you let the best people grapple with the problems they are passionate about, we set the stage for real scientific breakthroughs 2
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The DNRF Activities The DNRF’s primary means to strengthen Danish research: Centres of Excellence (CoE)
Over 80 % of funds, to 77 plus 11 centers More than 5.5 bio. DKK comitted
Other DRNF activities:
Niels Bohr Visiting Professorships
DNRF Professorships
International collaboration with Max Planck Society, NSFC, CNRS, NSF
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The DNRF Funding and Activities
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The DNRF Funding and Activities
Primary criteria: Scientific Excellence
Central Conditions for World-Class Research
Strong scientific personalities with international “track records” and with full responsibility
Adequate and flexible funding with a long-term time frame Dynamic risk-taking research groups Team spirit and common ambitions Strong enthusiasm from all participants
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Leadership and Management of Centers
The Center Leader/Director • Mandate and staff responsibilities delegated by host institutions • Inspiring, ambitious and visionary researcher and leader • Ability to engage and support younger researchers
The DNRF Board Klaus Bock, Chair
Eivind Hiis Hauge
Bo Honore
Jรถrn Thiede
Birte Svensson
Mogens Nielsen
Kirsten Hastrup
Gunnar ร quist
Pirjo Nuutila
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