The Danish Council for Strategic Research supports research in politically prioritised areas.
The Council consists of a Board of Directors and a number of programme committees.
The Council aims to seek out new research trends, strengthen the interaction between private and public research and provide professional research advice to the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation.
The Council itself does not have the authority to grant funds for research. This is done by the Programme Commissions.
The Programme Commissions cover the following areas:
More information (in Danish):
http://www.fi.dk/raad-og-udvalg/det-strategiske-forskningsraad