Carlsberg Foundation 2026

The Carlsberg Foundation is a Danish research foundation that supports excellent research and talent development. Rather than operating as a single standardized scholarship for all students, it commonly funds PhD scholarships, postdoctoral positions, and research projects hosted by universities and research institutions, especially in Denmark.

Reference opportunities linked to the Carlsberg Foundation include funded positions at institutions such as Roskilde University, the University of Southern Denmark, Aalborg University, the University of Copenhagen, and the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland. These opportunities span many fields, including physics, chemistry, computer science, linguistics, economics, psychology, education, earth science, microbiology, and interdisciplinary humanities and social science research. Some projects are funded under named frameworks such as Semper Ardens or Accomplish.

Funding usually covers the cost of the research position through a salary or stipend paid by the host institution, and some posts also include research and travel support. In the reference postings, PhD appointments are commonly 3 years, while postdoctoral appointments are often around 18 months to 4 years, depending on the project and host university.

Eligibility depends on the specific funded post. In general, PhD applicants are expected to hold a relevant master’s degree or equivalent, while postdoctoral applicants normally need a completed PhD in a closely related field. Host institutions often require strong academic records, relevant research experience, and good English-language ability. Some projects may also ask for additional language skills, fieldwork readiness, or specialized technical expertise.

Students and researchers do not usually apply to the Carlsberg Foundation as a general scholarship portal. Instead, they apply directly to specific funded vacancies advertised by universities or research groups. If you are interested, monitor academic job pages at Danish universities and look for announcements stating that the project or position is funded by the Carlsberg Foundation.