Deadline: 01-Sep-2026
The Carlsberg Foundation is inviting applications for its Reintegration Fellowships, a funding programme designed to support postdoctoral researchers returning to Danish, Greenlandic, or Faroese research institutions after conducting research abroad. The fellowship provides two years of funding to help researchers reintegrate into the national research environment and continue building their academic careers.
The programme aims to strengthen research capacity by encouraging talented researchers with international experience to bring new knowledge, networks, and expertise back to Danish research institutions.
About the Fellowship
The Reintegration Fellowship supports researchers who have completed a research stay abroad and wish to continue their academic careers within the Danish research ecosystem.
The programme focuses on:
- Postdoctoral career development
- Research reintegration
- International research mobility
- Scientific excellence
- Academic career progression
- Knowledge transfer
- Research collaboration
- Professional development
- Conference participation
- Research-related activities
The fellowship helps researchers transition from international research environments back into Danish research institutions.
Fellowship Objectives
The programme aims to:
- Strengthen Danish research capacity
- Support talented early-career researchers
- Encourage international research mobility
- Facilitate reintegration into Danish research environments
- Promote scientific excellence and innovation
- Expand international research networks
- Support long-term academic career development
- Enhance knowledge exchange between international and Danish institutions
The fellowship recognizes the value of international research experience in advancing scientific research and collaboration.
Funding Information
Successful applicants will receive funding for:
- Full salary for the entire two-year fellowship period
- Research-related operating expenses
- Conference participation costs
- Study trip expenses
- Scientific networking activities
- Professional development opportunities
- Other eligible research-related activities
Operating Expenses
- DKK 8,000 per month
- Available throughout the two-year fellowship period
These funds are intended to support scientific activities that strengthen the fellow’s research profile and professional development.
Fellowship Duration
Key programme details include:
- Fellowship duration: 2 years
- Funding type: Postdoctoral fellowship
- Location: Danish, Greenlandic, or Faroese research institutions
The programme provides stable support to help fellows establish themselves within their host research environments.
Eligible Applicants
Applicants must:
- Hold a PhD degree
- Have obtained their PhD from a Danish, Greenlandic, or Faroese research institution
- Demonstrate a strong connection to Danish research
- Be returning from a research stay abroad
- Normally reside outside Denmark at the application deadline
- Be seeking reintegration into a Danish, Greenlandic, or Faroese research institution
The fellowship is specifically designed for researchers bringing international experience back to the Danish research community.
PhD Experience Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have no more than five years of experience since obtaining their PhD at the application deadline
The following documented leave periods may be deducted from PhD age calculations:
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Long-term illness
- Military service
- Other approved leave periods
This ensures fair consideration of career interruptions.
Ineligible Applicants
The following are not eligible:
- Assistant professors
- Researchers exceeding the PhD age limit after allowable deductions
- Applicants without a qualifying connection to Danish research
- Individuals who do not meet residency or eligibility requirements
Applicants should carefully review all eligibility conditions before applying.
Eligible Research Institutions
Fellowships may be hosted by:
- Danish research institutions
- Greenlandic research institutions
- Faroese research institutions
Host institutions should provide an appropriate research environment that supports the fellow’s continued academic development.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications are assessed based on:
- Academic qualifications
- Research achievements
- Scientific potential
- Quality of research background
- International research experience
- Connection to Danish research
- Relevance of the reintegration plan
- Suitability of the host institution
- Potential contribution to scientific advancement
The Foundation seeks researchers who can make meaningful contributions to research and innovation after returning from abroad.
Why This Fellowship Matters
International research experience plays an important role in developing scientific expertise, expanding professional networks, and fostering innovation. However, researchers returning from abroad often face challenges when re-establishing themselves within national research systems.
The Carlsberg Foundation Reintegration Fellowship helps address this challenge by providing dedicated funding, salary support, and research resources. The programme enables talented researchers to continue their academic careers while strengthening research excellence and international collaboration within Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Carlsberg Foundation Reintegration Fellowship?
- It is a two-year postdoctoral fellowship supporting researchers returning to Danish, Greenlandic, or Faroese research institutions after research stays abroad.
How long is the fellowship?
- The fellowship lasts for two years.
What funding is provided?
- Full salary funding plus operating expenses of DKK 8,000 per month.
Who can apply?
- Postdoctoral researchers with a PhD from a Danish, Greenlandic, or Faroese institution who have a strong connection to Danish research and are returning from abroad.
Can assistant professors apply?
- No. Assistant professors are not eligible under this programme.
Is there a PhD age limit?
- Yes. Applicants must normally have no more than five years of experience since obtaining their PhD, excluding approved leave periods.
What can the operating expenses be used for?
- Conferences, study trips, networking activities, and other research-related scientific purposes.
Conclusion
The Carlsberg Foundation Reintegration Fellowship provides a valuable opportunity for postdoctoral researchers to return to Danish, Greenlandic, or Faroese research institutions after gaining international experience abroad. Through two years of salary support and monthly research funding, the programme helps researchers strengthen their academic careers, expand scientific collaboration, and contribute to the continued advancement of research within the Danish research community.
For more information, visit Carlsberg Foundation.