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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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”People not projects” Danish National Research Foundation ”Trust in people”

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