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The Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF) has established a dedicated AI research funding instrument under Denmark's Research and Innovation Agreements 2026-2029, allocating DKK 60 million annually for research on artificial intelligence with a special focus on responsible development and use of the technology.
The funds target early, basic research investigating ethical questions and the influence of artificial intelligence on democratic and security-related developments. Projects can last up to 5 years and are designed to foster scientific innovation, international collaboration, and capacity building in AI through multidisciplinary teams including PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.
Each project must be led by a PI and a named Co-PI who enter into a binding collaboration on a joint research project, emphasizing the collaborative nature of this funding. Applications are submitted through the Danish e-grant system.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must have obtained a PhD degree or similar qualifications at the time of application deadline. The project must be led by an applicant and a named Co-PI who must enter into a relevant and binding collaboration on a joint research project. Both must hold PhDs. Each applicant may submit a maximum of one application per year to DFF and may not apply if holding two or more active grants from the fund. Applications submitted via www.e-grant.dk. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to DKK 5,000,000 (approximately $730,000 USD) excluding overhead per project for up to 5 years. Part of DKK 60 million annual allocation for AI research for the 2026-2029 period, totaling DKK 240 million ($35 million USD) over four years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 2, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Independent Research Fund Denmark Research on Artificial Intelligence 2026 is funded by Independent Research Fund Denmark (Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Department of Defense FY2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) provides funding for U.S. universities to acquire research equipment and instrumentation in areas important to national defense, including AI and machine learning hardware. The program is administered jointly by the Army Research Office (ARO), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), with approximately $34 million available and 95 awards anticipated. DURIP funds the acquisition of specialized computing hardware for AI/ML research (GPU clusters, TPUs, neuromorphic processors), robotics and autonomous systems testbeds, sensor arrays and data collection systems for machine learning training, high-performance computing infrastructure for defense-relevant AI research, and laboratory equipment for human-AI interaction studies. The program specifically supports equipment that enhances research-related education in DoD-priority disciplines. While general-purpose computing is not eligible, computing equipment directly supporting DoD-relevant AI research programs qualifies. No cost sharing is required.
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