# Urgent research projects

**Funder:** Carlsberg Foundation
**Budget:** Project related
**Frequency:** All year around
**Eligible countries:** DK
**Official call:** https://www.carlsbergfondet.dk/en/applicant/urgent-research-projects/
**Last updated:** 5 Jul 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Urgent research projects from the Carlsberg Foundation, which funds basic research in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities carried out by Danish researchers or foreign researchers connected to the Danish research environment. Urgent research support.

## Summary

The Carlsberg Foundation's Urgent Research Projects scheme funds time-sensitive basic research in natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Eligible researchers include Danish nationals and foreign researchers embedded in the Danish research environment. Applications are accepted year-round on a rolling basis.

## Who should apply

- Danish researchers or foreign researchers with an affiliation to a Danish research institution
- Researchers across natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities
- Projects with time-sensitive or urgent research needs
- Basic research that cannot wait for standard funding cycles

## Key dates

- Rolling deadline: applications accepted year-round

## Tips for applicants

- Frame your research as genuinely urgent, the scheme exists for time-sensitive work, not routine projects.
- Ensure your host institution or applicant affiliation is clearly Danish or embedded in the Danish research system.
- Tailor your proposal to emphasize why standard grant cycles cannot accommodate your project timeline.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Carlsberg Foundation Urgent Research Projects call open year-round?

Yes, this is a rolling scheme that accepts applications continuously throughout the year.

### Who can apply for Carlsberg Foundation urgent research support?

Danish researchers and foreign researchers connected to the Danish research environment are eligible.

### What research areas does Carlsberg Foundation support?

The scheme funds basic research in natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/carlsberg-foundation-urgent-research-projects-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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