Processing procedures Science communication

After submission of the application, a receipt will automatically be sent by email to the applicant confirming that the Carlsberg Foundation has received the application. 

Applicants can edit the application until the application deadline.

The application will be available as one PDF file in the application system CF-Grant.

Processing of applications

General

• All applications are treated confidentially
• Applications are reviewed by the foundation secretariat for compliance with the general and specific requirements
• Failure to comply with the general and specific requirements will result in an administrative rejection of the application

Applications are assessed by a panel of external and internal experts according to criteria set by the Board of the Carlsberg Foundation.

The assessment panel will provide an overall conclusion of the main strengths and weaknesses of the applications.

Applications are subsequently assessed by the Board of the Carlsberg Foundation, who makes the final decision.

Applicants will receive the decision in the form of either a grant letter or a rejection letter by mid-June for applications with deadline 1 March and by mid-November for applications with deadline 1 September.