Research

THE VELUX FOUNDATIONS make grants to research in the following areas:

Technical and natural sciences
VILLUM FONDEN makes grants to international pioneering research of the highest scientific standard within the technical and natural sciences conducted at Danish universities.
Humanities
VELUX FONDEN makes grants to projects in the humanities, including anthropology, psychology, sociology and political science at Danish universities.
Gerontology
VELUX FONDEN makes grants to a broad range of gerontology research projects that contribute to improving the quality of life for senior citizens.
Ophthalmology
VELUX FONDEN makes grants to both young and established ophthalmologists.