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Carlsberg Foundation

Funds long-term initiatives in science, education, and social impact through public mission-focused grantmaking.

Denmarkwww.carlsbergfondet.dk
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Annual fundingDKK 1.026B
Programs5
Active grants0
Total grants4
About

The Carlsberg Foundation is a Danish enterprise foundation founded in 1876 by J.C. Jacobsen. It combines long-term ownership of Carlsberg A/S with philanthropic grantmaking, and it is described as the world's oldest enterprise foundation responsible for an industrial undertaking. In 2025 it distributed about DKK 1.026 billion in grants and held roughly 76% of the voting rights and 29% of the equit…

Programs & grants under this funder
Internationalisation Fellowships

Offers two-year to three-year postdoctoral opportunities for Danish-trained researchers at international host institutions.

1 grant
Internationalisation Fellowships
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Research Infrastructure

Provides grant support for Danish researchers needing advanced laboratory equipment and facilities.

1 grant
Research Infrastructure
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Science Communication

Funds large-scale programmes that communicate scientific work to the public across disciplines in Denmark.

Semper Ardens Accelerate

Offers multi-year support for newly tenured associate professors building independent research groups in Denmark.

1 grant
Semper Ardens Accelerate
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Semper Ardens Advance

Offers five-year competitive support for internationally recognised Danish professors pursuing ambitious scientific research.

1 grant
Semper Ardens Advance
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Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: www.carlsbergfondet.dk