Fabrikant P. A. Fiskers Fond - Manufacturer P. A. Fisker's Foundation for technical-scientific research

What you get

You will receive a grant for technical and scientific studies, further training or a study trip abroad. The Board of Trustees sets the amount at amount individually for each person; this is not published in advance. In total, the Foundation awards approximately 300,000 DKK (around 40,000 EUR) annually. The funds may be used for technical and scientific research, the further training of engineers and technical or commercial staff, or a study visit abroad. The Foundation was established by Peder Andersen Fisker, the co-founder of ‘Fisker og Nielsen’, the Danish company behind the Nimbus motorbike and the Nilfisk vacuum cleaner.

Who can apply

• Your degree: You have obtained a Master’s degree in engineering or an equivalent technical or business qualification, such as a vocational Bachelor’s degree, a Candidate’s degree or a PhD.
• Field of study: Engineering and technical subjects, or business and social sciences.
• Who you are: You can apply as an individual or as an organisation or business.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.
• What is not funded: Group trips and exchange stays.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via the Foundation’s portal. First, you create a profile and then select one of three categories: further education, study abroad or research. There are two application deadlines each year: on 1 April and on 1 October. The Executive Board endeavours to reach a decision within two months.

If this grant is not the right fit for you, our guide Scholarships in Denmark points you to further funding opportunities across Denmark.