The New Carlsberg Foundation supports the publication of art-related research-based publications which contribute, with professional originality, to creating new insights into the histories of art and to stimulating the study of art and art history. Art and the academic study of art can be an enlightening and valuable contribution to general public debates, and current and relevant publications can support this position.

The New Carlsberg Foundation endeavours to have its range of supported publications reflect great breadth and diversity in terms of their research topics and perspectives as well as their institutional anchoring.

The New Carlsberg Foundation also supports publications that involve collaboration between scholars and/or institutions in Denmark and abroad.

Who can apply?

Commercial and non-commercial applicants, individual researchers, and researchers affiliated with research projects based at universities or museums.

Please note that if the publication is issued under the auspices of an institution, the head of said institution must be the sender of the application.

What does the grant cover?

All costs associated with the actual publication of the publication, such as printing and binding, editing at a publishing house, proofreading, design and image rights. Any grant will only be paid out when the publication has been published.

Application deadline

There are three deadlines in 2026: 
30 January, 4 May, 12 October 
For more on deadlines and response times please go to this page.

Application process

  1. Applications must be submitted via the foundation’s online application system.
  2. The Board assesses the applications received. The applications are either approved (yielding partial or full support) or declined.
  3. The applicant receives notification of the result through the foundation’s online application system. 

Criteria

The New Carlsberg Foundation puts emphasis on the following aspects:

  • The publication is original and of high quality.
  • The publication is relevant to the present day.
  • The publication must be peer-reviewed.

The application must include

Applications that do not meet the following requirements will not be processed:

  • One PDF file of max. 6 pages
    All application material must be compiled and attached as one single PDF file of max. 6 pages.

The 6 pages must include:

  • A synopsis describing the originality and relevance of the research, as well as a state-of-the-art passage on the subject. Max 2 pages.
  • Table of contents. Max 1 page.
  • CVs of the author(s) involved. Max 1 page per author. 
    If several authors are involved: make a prioritized selection.
  • Budget and financing plan. 
    The financing plan must match the budget and show how funds will be secured for the realization of the publication. Include Ny Carlsberg Foundation, but also e.g., self-financing, named foundations that have been or will be applied to, other grants, sponsors, and other income contributing to realization.
  • Illustrations - max 1 page.

The 6 pages may include:

  • Statement of production and printing costs from the publisher
  • Copy of publisher agreement 

Reporting

The Foundation must receive two copies of the publication once it is published, with the option to requisition additional copies. Any grant will only be paid out once the publication has been published and received by the New Carlsberg Foundation.

Further inquiries

Senior research consultant, Emil Leth Meilvang, elm@ncf.dk, (+45) 22 13 29 78.