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Science Communication

Carlsberg Foundation

Support for projects within science communication to promote popular education and general interest in basic research and science. The Carlsberg Foundation wants to promote collaborations between professional communicators and researchers in order to strengthen research and the position of science in society and in public conversation and debate.

The purpose of Science Communication is to:

Support the communication of basic research and science to non-scientific audiences
Support the communication of science in relation to current, socially relevant issues
Contribute to public, fact-based debate that includes research and science
Promote relationships and collaborations between professional communicators and researchers
Increase public interest in, and curiosity about, science, scientific themes and current research
Strengthen awareness of, and confidence in, reliable scientific sources, partly with a view to countering disinformation with fact-based knowledge

What can be applied for

Communication projects for a period of maximum three years with an amount of DKK 200,000 – DKK 3,000,000.

The project may be independently defined or part of a larger project, and the project may be co-financed with funds from another party.

The project must communicate basic research or science. Basic research is understood as curiosity-driven experimental or theoretical work undertaken to acquire new knowledge of the underlying foundations of phenomena and observable facts.

The project must involve collaboration with researchers who either directly contribute to the communication or quality-assure the finished production prior to launch. Responsibility for ensuring this lies with the project leader. The researchers involved must, as a minimum, have a PhD degree and at the time of the application be affiliated to a Danish or foreign research institution.

The budget may include

Salary expenses and costs associated with the production of communication content
Remuneration for researchers
Costs associated with the development of communication platforms
Costs associated with the communication and distribution of the project, including making the project accessible free of charge on payment platforms
Costs associated with auditor’s certification of accounts

What cannot be applied for

Projects with an applied scientific focus or clinical health-scientific research
Projects focused on educational recruitment
Projects focused on media training of as well as coaching and teaching communication to researchers
Purely commercial purposes
Teaching materials
Information campaigns
Hosting or participating in conferences, workshops and courses
Citizen Science projects
Buy-out (salary) for researchers

Audiences and accessibility

The project must be aimed at non-scientific audiences primarily in Denmark: the wider population, from young people who have completed lower-secondary school and upwards.

The project’s principal communication must be accessible to all interested parties free of charge such as subscriptions, paywalls or entrance fees. Distribution via libraries, including book loans, eReolen (digital books), is regarded as a supplement to the requirement for free access.

The communication must, in general, be freely accessible from the time it is published.

The communication may be in Danish or a foreign language, but it must be linguistically accessible to a broad audience in Denmark.

Communication formats

The project may be based on any type of communication format (or multiple types), including TV productions, documentaries, podcasts, new science journalism initiatives, festivals, lectures and debates, animations, publications and SoMe productions.

Start date for projects

Spring call with application deadline 1 March:

The earliest start date is 1 August and the latest start date is 1 January of the following year

Autumn call with application deadline 1 September:

The earliest start date is 1 January and the latest start date is 1 August of the following year

AI Based Application Success Predictor

🎯 1. Strong Connection to Danish Research

Applicants must demonstrate clear ties to Danish institutions—via current or past affiliation, intent to return, or cultural‐academic links—regardless of nationality .

👩‍🔬 2. Early-/Mid-Career Researcher Excellence

Postdocs and early-group leaders are eligible for prestigious schemes like Semper Ardens Advance, Accelerate, and Investigator-level fellowships:

Typically within 2 years of tenured associate professor appointment

Must dedicate ≥50% of research time to the project .

🔬 3. Exclusive Focus on Basic Research

Awards target fundamental science in natural, social, or humanistic disciplines;

Technical, clinical, or applied research is ineligible .

📐 4. Clear, Feasible Project Structure & Value-for-Money

Applications must follow strict formatting: concise project narrative, budget, CV (max 2 pages), publication overview, team/ diversity plan, and popular summary .

Budgets should only include direct research costs; overhead is provided by supplement, not applied expenses

🛠 5. Research Infrastructure & Project Size

Larger awards (up to DKK 7M) support research groups and infrastructure.

Applications over 3 M DKK often undergo international peer review—multiple external experts.

Infrastructure funds must follow procurement rules and equipment remains with the institution .

📣 6. Science Communication Grants

The Foundation supports public-facing science communication to non-scientific Danish audiences with grants ranging from DKK 0.2–3M; content must be basic science and free-access .

📋 7. Strict Administration & Reporting Compliance

All grants are managed via the CF-Grant portal, and any reallocations or changes (>25%) require advance approval .

Final scientific and financial reports, plus copies of publications or deliverables, must be submitted within 3 months of completion .

🎖 8. Prestige Awards: Carlsberg Research Prizes

Two annual prizes (€270K each) honor individuals (natural vs humanities/social sciences) with outstanding contributions to basic research and demonstrated inspiration to younger scholars .

Eligibility requires:

Postdoctoral-level or higher

Employed at a Danish institution or Danish researcher abroad

Exceptional scientific recognition, transformation in their field, and mentorship records

✅ Summary Table

Predictor	What It Means for Your Application
Danish link	Show institutional or personal ties
Career stage	Align with postdoc or early faculty award timelines
Basic research focus	Avoid applied/clinical projects
Structured proposal	Follow page limits, templates, and language guidelines
Budget to the point	Include direct costs; overhead is extra
Scale with peer review	Large infrastructure grants face international review
Communication focus optional	Engage public with free, basic science content
Admin compliance	Use CF‑Grant; plan for reporting and procurement rules
Prize-level excellence	Demonstrate impact, recognition, and community engagement

🛠 Pro Tips

Validate your Danish connection early—genuine ties matter.

Select the right scheme based on independence and scale.

Emphasize basic scholarly curiosity—not applied or clinical endpoints.

Prepare documents meticulously—CV, budget, diversity plan, popular science summary.

Ensure budget accuracy—track direct costs only, with overhead added via template.

Plan procurement logistics with institutional support for infrastructure awards.

Use CF‑Grant for application, disbursement requests, and reports.

Consider public science impact—communication grants elevate basic research.

For prestige awards, showcase field transformation and inspirational mentorship.

Specialties

Others

Eligibility Requirements

Science Communication can be applied for by independent communicators, public institutions, private companies, or non-profit organizations in Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands.

At the time of application, the applicant and/or institution, etc. must have communication as their main occupation and documented professional experience in journalism, media production or another form of communication.

Private companies may apply for funding for non-commercial projects with a non-profit aim

Eligible Countries:

Denmark

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Carlsberg Foundation

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: H.C. Andersens Boulevard 35 1553 København V +45 33 43 53 63 info@carlsbergfoundation.dk CVR: 60223513

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