Minister of Science (Denmark)

Minister of Science
Forskningsminister
since 15 December 2022
Ministry of Higher Education and Science
TypeMinister
Member of
Reports tothe Prime minister
SeatSlotsholmen
AppointerThe Monarch
(on the advice of the Prime Minister)
Formation10 September 1987 (1987-09-10)
First holderBertel Haarder
Successiondepending on the order in the State Council
DeputyPermanent Secretary
Salary1.400.192,97 DKK
(€187,839), in 2024

The Danish Minister of Science (Danish: Forskningsminister, lit.'Minister of Research'), is a minister in the government of Denmark, with overall responsibility for strategy and policy related to higher education and science, often combined with other areas.