Fulbright Scholar Award

Community College Faculty Award

Denmark

Application Deadline
closed
Award Code
25405-DK
Activity Type
Professional Project
The Professional Project activity type provides professionals and artists in various fields the opportunity to interact with relevant organizations abroad to explore a topic related to their field without answering a defined research question. Professional Projects may include: professional consultations; artist residencies; visits to organizations in the applicant's field; practical experience in day-to-day operations; public lectures; mentoring; arranging exhibitions, performances or musical compilations; preparation of print materials (books, articles, or reviews); exchange of expertise with other professionals; participation in public events; or other appropriate professional activities.
Research
Research includes activities involving scientific research, qualitative research, quantitative research, and practice-based research, including artistic research. Research can take place in locations such as the laboratory, the field, the archives, or an artist residency. It can be experimental, clinical, or applied. It can include examining policies, systems, theories, methods, interactions, and works of art and music, with the objective to evaluate or develop new knowledge or works. Quantifiable (tangible) outcomes can include publications (books, journal articles, scripts, etc.), conference presentations, artistic and musical compositions, exhibitions, performances, films, and patents.
Teaching
Teaching includes classroom teaching, as well as giving guest lectures, workshops, and seminars, and engaging in other related activities. Classroom teaching is typically at the undergraduate and graduate level, and courses may be designed by the scholar or prescribed by the host institution and may be taught or co-taught by the scholar. The teaching load varies by award, as well as the host institution. Scholars may also consult on building research capacity, advise graduate students, and assist with thesis advising.
Teaching/Research
A combination of teaching and research as described above. Refer to the award description for any specifications on percentages of time that should be devoted to teaching vs research.
Degree Requirements
Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) not required
Career Profile
Community College Faculty
Community College Faculty

Number of recipients

Approximately
1
Award Start Period
August 2025 - September 2025 or January 2026 - February 2026
Award Length
4 months - 5 months
Flex Option
No
Multi-Country/Area Award
No
Disciplines
Projects are sought in all disciplines
Scholars selected for this award can choose to
Advise and/or mentor students
Assist in faculty, curriculum, and/or program development
Conduct a research project designated by the host institution
Conduct a research project of the applicant’s choosing
Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses designated by the host institution
Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses of the applicant’s choosing

In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars may be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities‎.

Award Activity

A combination of research and teaching at an undergraduate level. Host institutions may include university colleges and schools of applied science. There is no preference for how scholars divide their time between teaching and research, and both activities do not have to be equally presented.  All activities have to be coordinated beforehand with the host institution. Some tasks within curricular planning and extracurricular activities (participation in seminars, conferences, and similar) can be expected. 

Locations
Location Selection: Applicant may propose an appropriate host
Locations Detail

Institutions can be found all over Denmark. Please find lists of institutions here: University Colleges and Schools of Applied Science. For guidance, please contact Fulbright Denmark here.

Award Length and Period

One semester (minimum four months/maximum five months)

Grants must begin at semester start around either September 2025 or February 2026. Grant length is fixed and excludes summer months. Interested applicants with concerns about grant length can contact Fulbright Denmark.

Areas of Interest

This award is open to all disciplines, and Fulbright Denmark encourages applicants within these particular specialty areas:

Sustainability, life sciences, and other applied sciences and disciplines.

Special Features

Arrival orientation, enrichment seminars, social activities. Personal contact at commission throughout the arrival process and the entire stay. Attractive research and teaching environments with typically Danish "work life balance". Project work and problem based learning are cornerstones of the Danish didactical approach. 

Please see the Award Benefits tab for more information on cost of living, bringing family etc.

All applicants must meet the Program eligibility requirements (click to review the requirements).

Citizenship/Residency Requirement
Applicants residing in the award country at the time of application or thereafter are not eligible to apply for this award.
Dual citizens of the award country are not eligible to apply for this award.
Permanent residents of the award country are not eligible to apply for this award.
Invitation Requirement
A letter of invitation is required.
Invitation Requirement Additional Information

Applicants must include a letter of invitation from a Danish host institution with their application. The letter should indicate the dates and activities for which the scholar is being invited by the host, but content may be subject to change later on. The Fulbright Scholar will obtain their Danish residence permit through Fulbright Denmark, not the Danish host institution, and the Danish institution may not offer the scholar a salary or any other financial support. However, scholars may receive salary from their home institution while in Denmark.

See here for further guidance or contact Fulbright Denmark here.

Language Proficiency Requirements
None, English is sufficient
Additional Language Requirement

All teaching will be in English; proficiency in another language is not required.

Additional Qualification Information

Teaching experience is required.

Award Allowances

This award provides DKK 200,000/approx. USD 28,570 (currency rate used: 1 USD = 7 DKK per December 2023). The grant will be paid to the grantee’s Danish bank account in monthly installments. Included in this amount are cost of travel, cost of residence permit to Denmark, living cost, rent. The monthly stipend thus includes all expenses in relation to the Fulbright grant program.

Grantees located outside of Copenhagen will get travel costs refunded if related to mandatory Fulbright events.

Travel within Europe can be subsidized by partner country commissions if related to Fulbright project.

Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance for Grantee

Grantees should be prepared to cover most initial residence permit, travel and relocation expenses before they can receive their first grant payment after arrival in Denmark. Travel costs for the grantee are included in the base stipend. The grantee may request a bank transfer of an amount up to DKK 10,000/approx. USD 1,430 (currency rate used: 1 USD = 7 DKK per December, 2023; note transaction fees to recipient) to help cover travel costs before arrival. The amount requested will be deducted from the base stipend.

Do you offer additional dependent benefits
No
Estimated Cost of Living

Single person estimated monthly costs without rent: approx. 1,000-1,150 USD
Family of four estimated monthly costs without rent: approx. 3,700-4000 USD

Cost of living examples:

  • Publicly recognized International school, monthly: 500-2000 USD
  • Public transportation, single ticket within city centers: 2.5-4 USD
  • Public transportation, monthly pass: 60-105 USD
  • Coffee at a café: 4-7 USD
  • Movie ticket: 15-20 USD
  • Meal at Mid-range restaurant, three-course meal: 50-65 USD
  • Gym membership, monthly: 25-50 USD

Rent should be expected to be in a higher price range in larger university cities:

  • 1-bedroom apartment: 800-1,750 USD
  • 3-bedroom apartment: 1,450-2,650 USD

Danish public schools (which includes Danish language classes) are free and available for children over the age of six, but day care and kindergarten are self-funded and only available once the child's Danish personal registration number has been obtained. If you are interested in having your child enrolled in an International School, please see above.

Special Award Benefits

Free Danish language courses offered by the municipality of the city of residence.

Scholars and dependents staying in Denmark will have access to the Danish public health care system, when they obtain a Danish residence permit. Under the Danish health care system, health care in hospitals, from a general practitioner and a number of specialists is free. Dental care is self-paid. Scholars and their dependents are responsible for keeping their American insurances while in Denmark.

Please see the Country Overview for information on events and support offered by Fulbright Denmark throughout the grant period. 

Final grant amounts will be determined prior to the start of the academic year and are subject to the availability of funds. The United States Department of State and the Fulbright Commission in the host country reserve the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.

Denmark

What is life like for Fulbrighters in your country?

One of the world’s oldest monarchies, the Realm includes Denmark, Faroe Islands, and Greenland. Twice named the happiest people on earth; highly developed public welfare system; bicycle culture; green energy; many traditions and great modern design - but Denmark is so much more! Why not apply for a Fulbright Scholar grant to Denmark and come see for yourself?

Higher education began here in 1479 with the creation of the University of Copenhagen and the culture it engendered has produced Tycho Brahe, Hans Christian Andersen, Soren Kierkegaard, Niels Bohr, Karen Blixen, Johannes V. Jensen and countless others.

Denmark is very design and energy conscientious with its windmill industry, focus on renewable energy, innovative solutions, and clean simple lines in classic creations.

Take a moment to imagine yourself as a Fulbright scholar in Denmark living among a population that consistently ranks above average on OECD’s Better Life Index in environmental quality, civic engagement, well-being, personal security, and a great work-life balance. Denmark offers a relaxed and friendly, yet pragmatic and modern lifestyle. 

During your grant period, Fulbright Denmark will be there to help you settle into your Danish life. Fulbright Denmark will arrange for three meetings during the academic year; an Arrival Orientation in early fall, a seminar and Thanksgiving Dinner in November, and a Wrap-Up Seminar in spring. Should you arrive outside of these meetings, Fulbright Denmark staff will set up an individual arrival meeting and provide you with the same information. Fulbright Denmark works closely with all institutions of higher education in Denmark and can be your broker into the Danish educational system and culture. Fulbright Denmark urges you to make use of its knowledge while you are contemplating or planning to apply for a grant to Denmark. 

There are eight research-based universities in Denmark: University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University, Roskilde University, University of Southern Denmark, Aalborg University, Copenhagen Business School, IT University of Copenhagen, and Technical University of Denmark. There is one university in Nuuk, Greenland (Ilisimatusarfik) and one university in Thorshavn, Faroe Islands (Fróðskaparsetur Føroya). There are also University Colleges and Schools of Applied Science which may best be compared to U.S. community colleges. There are also national artistic programs of higher education offered under the Danish Ministry of Culture. 

Most of the higher education in Denmark is public and regulated by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science. These are some of the degree programs offered in Denmark: Academy Profession programs (2 years), Professional Bachelor’s programs (3-4 years), Fine Arts programs (3-4 years), University study Programs (Bachelor’s (3 years) and Master’s (2 years), PhD programs (3 years). You can read more about the degree programs on the Ministry’s website, specifically The Danish Higher Education System.

General information about the Danish academic year:
The fall semester runs from the end of August or beginning of September to approx. December 20. January is exam month. The spring semester runs from the beginning of February to approx. May 20. Part of May and June are for exams. There is typically a one-week fall break in mid-October and another at Easter. Most institutions are closed in the summer and so it might be challenging to reach relevant contacts during this period.

There are ample opportunities to liaise with colleagues and give guest lectures at other institutions in the country, and to participate in the Fulbright Inter-Country Travel Program with guest lectures in other European countries.

Previous Fulbright Recipients

If an applicant would like to talk to a former US Fulbright scholar to Denmark, Fulbright Denmark will be happy to make this connection. Our website also provides stories and pictures from former scholars, and a list with current Fulbright grantees.

Visit our Scholar Directory to view and search all Fulbright alumni. You can also learn more about Fulbright Alumni Ambassadors.