Deadline: 01-Sep-2026
The Carlsberg Foundation is accepting applications for its Field Trips and Research Stays Grant Program to support researchers undertaking field trips abroad or research stays at international research institutions. The programme aims to strengthen international research collaboration and enable researchers to pursue scientific activities that create meaningful synergies between their own research and that of host institutions.
The grant supports travel-related research activities outside Denmark and helps researchers expand international networks, access specialized resources, and develop new collaborative opportunities.
About the Program
The Field Trips and Research Stays Grant Program provides funding for research-related activities conducted at foreign institutions or research sites.
The programme focuses on:
- Field trips abroad
- International research stays
- Scientific collaboration
- International research partnerships
- Academic mobility
- Research networking
- Knowledge exchange
- Research capacity development
- Global scientific engagement
- Cross-border research cooperation
The initiative is intended to strengthen the international dimension of Danish research.
Program Objectives
The programme aims to:
- Support research activities conducted outside Denmark
- Strengthen international academic collaboration
- Foster scientific knowledge exchange
- Create research synergies between institutions
- Expand global research networks
- Enhance access to international expertise and facilities
- Promote high-quality research outcomes
- Support long-term international partnerships
Applicants should clearly demonstrate how the proposed activity will contribute to their research objectives.
Eligible Activities
Funding may support:
- Research stays at foreign universities
- Research stays at international research institutions
- Fieldwork conducted abroad
- International data collection activities
- Collaborative research visits
- Scientific exchange activities
- Research-related travel and mobility
Research stays should have a clear scientific purpose and provide benefits that cannot easily be achieved within Denmark.
Funding Information
The programme supports projects with:
- A budget exceeding DKK 100,000
Funding may be used for:
- Travel expenses
- Accommodation costs
- Local transportation expenses
- Research-related mobility costs
The Foundation may also support:
- Additional expenses for accompanying family members when a field trip or research stay lasts six months or longer
Funding is intended to facilitate research activities and international collaboration.
Ineligible Expenses
The programme does not support:
- Per diem allowances
- PhD students’ field trips
- PhD students’ research stays
- General changes of research environment
- Activities not directly related to research objectives
Applicants should ensure all requested costs align with programme guidelines.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be employed at a Danish research institution and hold one of the following positions:
- Associate Professor
- Senior Researcher
- Professor
The programme is intended for established researchers seeking to strengthen their research through international engagement.
Requirements for Research Stays
Applicants proposing a research stay must:
- Explain the choice of host institution
- Demonstrate the scientific relevance of the stay
- Show how the collaboration will create research synergies
- Describe the expected benefits for their research programme
- Explain the value of the international partnership
The proposed host institution should provide expertise, facilities, or collaboration opportunities relevant to the applicant’s research.
Required Application Documents
Applications must be submitted in English and include:
- Project description
- Detailed budget
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- List of publications
Where applicable:
- Declaration from the host institution confirming its willingness to host the proposed research project
Complete documentation is essential for evaluation.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications are assessed based on:
- Scientific quality of the proposed activities
- Relevance to the applicant’s research objectives
- Strength of the international collaboration
- Potential research synergies with the host institution
- Expected scientific outcomes
- Overall contribution to international research engagement
The Foundation seeks projects that demonstrate clear academic value and long-term research benefits.
Why This Program Matters
International collaboration plays a vital role in advancing research, facilitating knowledge exchange, and providing access to specialized expertise and infrastructure. Field trips and research stays allow researchers to develop new partnerships, explore innovative approaches, and strengthen the global impact of their work.
Through this programme, the Carlsberg Foundation supports researchers in building international networks and pursuing research opportunities that contribute to scientific excellence and collaboration across borders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the Field Trips and Research Stays Grant Program?
- The programme supports field trips abroad and research stays at foreign institutions that strengthen international research collaboration and contribute to scientific advancement.
Who can apply?
- Associate professors, senior researchers, and professors employed at Danish research institutions.
What is the minimum project budget?
- The programme supports projects with budgets exceeding DKK 100,000.
What expenses are eligible for funding?
- Travel, accommodation, transportation, and certain family-related expenses for long-term stays.
Can PhD students apply?
- No. The programme does not support PhD students’ field trips or research stays.
Are family-related expenses eligible?
- Yes. Additional support may be available for accompanying family members when research stays or field trips last six months or longer.
Is confirmation from the host institution required?
- Yes, where relevant, applicants must provide a declaration confirming the host institution’s willingness to host the project.
Conclusion
The Carlsberg Foundation Field Trips and Research Stays Grant Program supports established researchers at Danish institutions who wish to undertake international fieldwork or research stays that strengthen scientific collaboration and advance their research goals. By funding travel, accommodation, and research-related mobility costs for projects exceeding DKK 100,000, the programme helps researchers build international partnerships, access global expertise, and contribute to high-quality scientific research.
For more information, visit Carlsberg Foundation.
