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About the grant

The Lundbeck Foundation has a strategic goal to make Denmark a frontrunner in the field of neuroscience by funding Danish-based research that promotes a better understanding of the brain and better prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of brain disorders.

At the same time, our grants must help ensure that Denmark has the best graduates and scientists at all career levels in the fields of biomedical, clinical and health sciences in Denmark.

The Lundbeck Foundation believes that diversity strengthens science and for this reason diversity, including, but not limited to, gender and ethnic origin, is encouraged. It is therefore important that we receive applications for recruitment from all backgrounds.
 

Research theme

The research field should fall within basic or clinical neuroscience, or science with clear relevance to neuroscience. The term ‘neuroscience’ is used here in its broadest sense, hence including medical, technical, natural, and social sciences as well as the humanities.

Who can apply?

In the first step, only university or hospital leaders with hiring authority for permanent positions can apply. In the second step, once a preferred candidate has been identified for the given position, the candidate should submit a research proposal for final approval.

It is a prerequisite that a similar grant has not been obtained from other sources.

Which proposals are eligible?
 

1. Positions that align with the institution’s strategy for strengthening its scientific and educational activities within neuroscience
2. Permanent positions with salaries covered by the institution 
3. Positions at the associate professor or professor level 
4. Candidates coming from active research positions outside Denmark or industry for at least two years prior to the recruitment
5. Candidates that start with full-time commitment within a year after approval of the program
6. Research proposals with short- or long-term impact on the advancement of neuroscience and/or therapies for nervous system disorders.
7. Preapproval must be obtained before the candidate can submit a step-2 application.

How much?

DKK 7 mill for up to 4 years for associate professors.
DKK 11 mill for up to 4 years for full professors. 

For applicants hosted by a Danish university, see details regarding project supplement rates . 

For applicants hosted by other Danish research institutions and hospitals that are not a part of the project supplement agreement, up to 10% of the budget can be reserved for project-related, indirect costs.

How to apply?

You must submit your application, written in English, via the Lundbeck Foundation’s application system at  
Please note that the Foundation will not consider or assess any application material not submitted via the application system.

In the first step, applications will be preapproved based on 1-5 above.

In the second step, final approval of the successful candidate’s research plan will be based on:

• Research plan
• Publication list
• CV
• Budget
• Description of how the research plan aligns with the institution’s strategy for strengthening its neuroscience activities
• The evaluation by the institution’s assessment committee

Evaluation process 

Preapproval by the Foundation’s Research and Prize Committee will be based on the position’s alignment with the institution’s strategy to strengthen its educational activities within neuroscience and promote a better understanding of the brain or better prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of brain disorders.

Final approval by the Lundbeck Foundation Board will depend on:

• Scientific excellence of the research proposal
• Candidate’s profile
• Strategic fit between the institution’s strategy and the research plan 

Important dates:

• Preapproval can be expected after one month.
• The call will have quarterly deadlines. 
• In 2025, the deadlines are January 16, March 20, July 2, and October 9.

What are the grant conditions?

You and your host institution will be required to accept the Lundbeck Foundation’s general grant conditions. Requests for indirect costs will be subject to negotiation.

The purpose of the Lundbeck Foundation is to create powerful ripple effects that bring discoveries to lives through investing actively in business and science at the frontiers of their fields.