Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about funding opportunities, applications, budgets and research support at Technical Sciences.

If you cannot find the answer you need, contact your local research coordinator or Tech Research Support.

I need a hosting letter for my application – who can provide that?

Please contact your research coordinator at your department.
He/she will know if you have a template ready to use.

How do I get an overview of upcoming application deadlines?

I don’t know if my project involves GDPR related data – how will I know?

Please visit our internal guidelines on GDPR. 

I don’t know much about budgets – who can help me?

Your research coordinator can help you. When your draft version is done your project controller (Nat-Tech Finance) will help you.

If the budget is for a Horizon Europe, Danida, IFD Grand Solutions or Innomissions application, please contact RSO.

I need feedback on my application – who can help me?

Please contact your research coordinator at your department; your RC can help you with formalities.

Your Department Research Committee can help you with feedback on the scientific part of the application.

When do I contact Tech Research Support, my local research coordinator or the AU Research Support Office?

Research support operates at three levels:

  • AU Research Support Office (RSO) at central level
  • Tech Research Support (TRS) at faculty level
  • Research Coordinators (RC) at departmental level

For EU applications, Innovationsfonden and Danida, please go to RSO.

For big national applications, like Novo Nordisk, Villum, etc, please go to TRS.

For general help, please go to your local RC.