Projects

On this page you can find information on the past and current projects of the Danish Council for Research and Innovation Policy.

Current Projects

Here you can find an overview of DFIR's current projects.


2025

Is the Danish PhD programme up to date?

Does the danish PhD programme provide sufficiently broad and supportive conditions for creativity, risk-taking and scientific breakthroughs? And does it adequately prepare candidates for a working life and career outside the universities? DFIR examines whether the PhD programme is up to date and whether adjustments are needed.

Read more about the project

Artificial Intelligence in Research and Innovation

Danish research and innovation environments can leverage artificial intelligence to enhance the quality, scope, and relevance of Denmark's investments in research and innovation. However, the technology also has the potential to bring significant changes to the framework of research and innovation. This calls for ethical and security considerations, as well as reflections on how Danish institutions can seize the emerging opportunities.


Previous Projects

Here you can find an overview of DFIR's previous projects.


2024

Innovative SMEs - Rich and Resilient Societies Have smart Businesses

In this project, DFIR investigates various aspects of the public innovation promotion system, aiming to map out any potentials for strengthening the framework conditions for knowledge-based innovation for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Research-Informed Welfare Innovation

In the Research-Informed Welfare Innovation project, DFIR explores how best to support the use of research and development to inform and qualify municipal welfare tasks for the benefit of citizens and society.

2023

Universities for the Future

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the University Act, DFIR examines whether the governance and funding structure of the university sector is future-proof.


Completed projects