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FAQs for major funders

The FAQs below are based on the official call texts in general and information collected through our communication with the various foundations.

Please note that the listed points are general and might not not apply to each and every single call from the foundations. In case of discrepancies, the individual call text is to be followed. It is therefore still crucial always to get acquainted with the text for the grant you are applying for.

Danish foundations

Public

Independent Research Fund Denmark

Supports basic research in all scientific fields

Private

Novo Nordisk Foundation

Supports medical, environmental, and translational research

Private

Lundbeck Foundation

Supports biomedical research with clear relevance to neuroscience

Public

Danish National Research Foundation

Supports the large research centers and recruitment at professor level

Private

Villum Fonden

Supports research within the technical and natural science areas

Public

The Innovation Fund Denmark

Supports research with an obvious applied angle

Private

Carlsberg Foundation

Supports research basic research within the natural sciences

European Commission

Public

ERC - European Research Council

The European Research Council supports the boldest and most excellent research projects

Public

EU - Horizon Europe in general

The European Commision supports bottom-up and challenge-driven research

Public

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

The Marie Curie Actions supports the education and exchange of talented young researchers in Europe