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Carlsberg Foundation

Semper Ardens Accelerate

Funds newly tenured Danish researchers establishing independent international profiles to strengthen real-world implementation.

Between cyclesCarlsberg FoundationDenmark

Semper Ardens Accelerate is the Carlsberg Foundation's three-to-five-year grant for newly appointed tenured associate professors at Danish research institutions who are building an independent research group or research environment. The programme recognises the critical window immediately following tenure appointment as a moment when dedicated funding can decisively shape a researcher's long-term โ€ฆ

Funds independent research group consolidation for newly tenured associate professors at Danish research institutions, across all scientific disciplines, over three to five years.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36โ€“60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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