Carlsberg Foundation Grant Program 2026

The Carlsberg Foundation has opened applications for its Grant Program 2026. This program supports projects that promote collaboration between researchers and professional communicators, aiming to make basic research more understandable, foster public curiosity, and enhance trust in reliable scientific sources. It also seeks to counter disinformation.

📝 About the Carlsberg Foundation Grant Program

The Carlsberg Foundation Grant Program is designed to:

• Promote collaboration between researchers and professional communicators.
• Make basic research more accessible and understandable.
• Foster public curiosity and enhance trust in reliable scientific sources.
• Counter disinformation.

🎁 Benefits of the Grant Program

• Project Duration: Up to 2 years.
• Funding Range: DKK 50,000–200,000.
• Co-financing: Permitted.
• Eligible Costs Include:
  • Production of communication content.
  • Payments for professional communicators and student assistants.
  • Development of communication platforms.
  • Dissemination and free distribution costs.

✅ Grant Program Requirements

To be eligible for the Carlsberg Foundation Grant Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Researchers must hold a PhD.
• Must have an active affiliation with a Danish research institution.
• Projects must target non-scientific audiences in Denmark.
• Content can be in Danish or other languages, as long as it remains understandable for Danish audiences.

📅 Application Date and Process

Steps to Apply:

1. Submit via CF-Grant:

   • Follow formal requirements and templates.
   • Include project description, production and distribution plan, budget, and CVs.

2. Popularised Scientific Description:

   • Maximum of 400 characters.

3. Project Preparation:

   • Ensure clarity on target audience, format, and accessibility.

4. Review:

   • Only complete applications with all required documents will be accepted.
   • Missing elements or incorrect grant type selection will result in administrative rejection.

📌 Application Deadline

01 March, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the Carlsberg Foundation Grant Program.
• Apply for the program via the Carlsberg Foundation Application Portal.

This is an excellent opportunity for researchers to collaborate with professional communicators and make their research accessible to a broader audience. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• Project duration: Up to 2 years
• Funding range: DKK 50,000–200,000
• Co-financing: Permitted
• Eligible costs include:
  • Production of communication content
  • Payments for professional communicators and student assistants
  • Development of communication platforms
  • Dissemination and free distribution costs