Research and projects with Carlsberg Foundation's 'Semper Ardens' Monographs

You can write the application both in Danish and in English.

The project description must not exceed 2 A4 pages including references. Use a font which is easy to read.

According to the Foundation Charter, the Carlsberg Foundation funds shall exclusively support basic research in the fields of natural science, social science and humanities. The Board will assess on an individual basis whether a proposed project falls into "basic research" category.

Support for research infrastructure can only be applied for through the instrument “The Carlsberg Foundation’s Distinguished Associate Professor Fellowships”, aimed at supporting outstanding newly appointed associate professors for the establishment of an independent research group or environment, including the acquisition of research infrastructure and the formation of national/international networks.

There can only be one main applicant. Include a resume and list of publication for the main applicant and a short resume (maximum 2 A4 pages) and a short list of publication for the other applicants.

No. The requirements for the length of the application are described in the “application guidelines” regardless of the number of applicants.

Yes.

You have to submit separate applications for the different types of grants.

The earliest start date is 1 December and the latest start date 1 September the following year.

The Carlsberg Foundation supports hypothesis-driven basic research within all life sciences addressing fundamental biological issues. CF does not support clinical trials and patient-near research.

By “leading established researchers” we mean that applicants must be researchers at professor level.

No, there are no limitations unless it is stated in the “application guidelines” (Internationalisation Fellowships DKK 350,000/DKK 425,000 and Conferences maximum DKK 60,000).

The Carlsberg Foundation expects the host institution to provide funding for “Open Access”.

Yes, Please read the "application guidelines".

Yes, the recommendation can be e-mailed to the foundation at:carlsbergfoundation@carlsbergfoundation.dk no later than 1 October at 16.00.

No, the only appendix the Carlsberg Foundation will accept past the deadline is a copy of the positive assessment of the PhD thesis (no later than 15 November) in regards to Postdoctoral Fellowships. They can be e-mailed to the foundation at: carlsbergfoundation@carlsbergfoundation.dk.

Yes, shortly after you have submitted your application you will receive an e-mail with a confirmation that the Carlsberg Foundation has received your application.

You will be able to view a complete PDF file of your application within 24 hours after submission. Please log in to the application system and go to “My applications” and then “My documents".

No, you can retract your application and edit it until 1 October at 16.00. After that it is not possible to edit the application.

No, you can retract your application and edit it until 1 October at 16.00. After that it is not possible to edit the application.

The Board processes all of the applications in late November. You will receive the Board’s decision in December in the form of a grant letter or a rejection letter. The decision will be posted on your profile in the grant and application system. You will receive an e-mail when it is visible on your profile.

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