DTU Open Call

DTU Open Call Offer

The DigiWind DTU Open Call presents an opportunity for students aspiring to pursue a master’s degree in fields related to the digitalisation of wind and energy systems. The call targets applicants for the following DTU MSc programmes:

• MSc in Wind Energy
• MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems
• MSc in Sustainable Energy Technologies

Successful applicants will receive a tuition fee waiver worth €30,000, which covers the full costs for the entire two-year (120 ECTS) MSc program at DTU. Up to four (4) students are expected to receive this waiver.

Selected candidates will be based at DTU Risø and Lyngby Campus in Denmark, where they will have access to both in-person teaching and flexible digital learning opportunities, fostering a dynamic and comprehensive educational experience.

This Open Call is intended for new applicants seeking admission to DTU MSc programmes in Wind Energy and Sustainable Energy for the Spring 2026 intake.

To be eligible for the fee waiver, applicants must first apply to one of the MSc programmes during the official application period of DTU, which runs from August 15th to September 15th, 2025. Only after submitting the MSc application can candidates apply for the DigiWind fee waiver, which will be open from August 15th to October 15th, 2025.

Applicants profile

The program is aimed at individuals with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc Eng), Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or a Bachelor of Natural Science (BSc) degree obtained at an internationally recognized university/higher education institution and/or existing industry professionals who can contribute directly to the digitalisation of the renewable energy sector. A foundational knowledge in physics, math, and engineering principles is required.

Preference will be given to applicants with a strong motivation to pursue a career in Wind and Energy Systems and those who demonstrate a solid academic background in these fields.

• Academic/Professional Background: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, master's degree, and/or be an industry professional who can contribute directly to the digitalisation of the renewable energy sector.
• Nationality: Applicants must be a passport holder of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye, or Ukraine.

Evaluation process

Submission will be done EXCLUSIVELY via F6S platform. A full list of applicants will be drafted containing their basic information for statistical purposes and clarity (which will be also shared with the EC for transparency).

Applications will be evaluated by Applications will be evaluated by a panel of three Academics/Researchers at DTU Wind and Energy Systems. For more information on the selection and evaluation process please refer to theGuidelines for Applicants.

Results notification

A ranked list of candidates will be prepared, and scholarships will be offered following the order of merit within one week of the closing of the DTU Open Call. Successful applicants must indicate their intention to take up the offer within five (5) business days.

Note: Approval for admission to the MSc programme at DTU is subject to consideration by the relevant department and will be granted after a thorough review of the candidate's academic background and application materials. Admitted students will receive further instructions from the DTU Admission Office.

Evaluation results will be compiled into an Evaluation Summary Report, which will be sent out to applicants. Depending on the evaluation outcome (acceptance or rejection), applicants will receive via email:

• Acceptance
  • An Evaluation Summary Report (ESR).
  • A Waiver letter offer and an invitation to the enrolment phase and following steps.
• Rejection
  • An Evaluation Summary Report (ESR) for eligible applications that reached the internal evaluation phase.
  • A rejection letter to ineligible applications.

For more details, please refer to the Guidelines for Applicants.

Redress process

Applicants who are not satisfied with the evaluation of their application, may within 3 working days of the result being issued submit a written appeal, which will be reviewed by a panel, chaired by the DTU DigiWind representative, Project officer and one external member. Appeals are typically not allowed for disagreements with the academic judgment (score) or if the decision was based on the applicants misunderstanding of the application. Valid grounds for appealing a fee waiver offer decision generally focus on errors in the assessment process or claims of discrimination.

This call (as well as the financial support that will be provided through it) is NOT an EU action. This call is launched solely by DTU. The financial support to the selected successful applicants will be provided directly by DTU in its own name and under its own responsibility. DTU’s own responsibility includes the preparation and drafting of this call as well as the selection of successful applicants that will receive the said financial support. The publication of this call in the EU Funding & Tenders Portal is made solely for information purposes with the aim to increase the visibility of this call to the public, including to potential applicants (i.e. students). The said publication shall not be construed as direct or indirect approval of the content and conditions of this call by the relevant EU authorities or as any form of waiver from the above-described responsibility of DTU.

For more details visit https://digiwind.org/open-calls/dtu-open-call/