Monday the 15^th of March, DARA’s Director, Philip Hallenborg, participated in an event hosted by Danish Council for Research and Innovation Policy - DFiR. The event brought together researchers, administrators and key stakeholders from across the Danish research ecosystem to discuss how to improve the PhD education in Denmark.

As the research landscape continues to evolve, the frameworks that support the next generation of researchers need to develop as well. At the conference, the Danish Council for Research and Innovation Policy presented its preliminary analysis and recommendations on the Danish PhD education system. You can find them here. DFiR had invited for an open discussion on key themes shaping the future of PhD training, including research quality, career pathways, international competitiveness, and the conditions needed to attract and retain talented PhD candidates.

At DARA, supporting excellent research training remains at the core of our mission. We are committed to strengthening PhD education by supporting strong academic environments, encouraging collaboration, and ensuring that early-career researchers are equipped with the skills and opportunities needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Commenting on the importance of the discussions, Philip Hallenborg stated: “Strong PhD education is the backbone of future research and innovation in Denmark. The many excellent points and suggestions brought forward by stakeholders at the DFiR conference holds promise for an improved PhD model in Denmark. For us in DARA, it was inspirational to partake in the discussions, and we’d be happy to move forward with some of the points highlighted.”

DARA looks forward to continuing the dialogue and working alongside partners across the sector to further develop and strengthen PhD education in Denmark.  

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