[Lundbeck Foundation](https://lundbeckfonden.com/en)

Continuous

Up to DKK 300,000 per meeting; up to 10% for indirect costs by negotiation; single-event funding

Supports international neuroscience-focused scientific meetings and conferences held in Denmark, encouraging collaboration between Danish and international researchers.

Applications are accepted year-round and processed within 6 weeks.

--- ## Description This grant from the Lundbeck Foundation is designed to support the organization of large international scientific meetings and conferences in Denmark, with a primary focus on neuroscience or fields with clear relevance to neuroscience. The program aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange between Danish researchers and their international peers, strengthen the Danish neuroscience research environment, and promote diversity and international partnerships. Eligible meetings should be open to qualified attendees and emphasize world-class research, career development, and the advancement of neuroscience in its broadest sense (including biomedical, technical, natural, social sciences, and humanities). --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a continuous basis (no fixed deadline). - Proposals are typically processed within 6 weeks of submission, except during holiday periods. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant: Up to DKK 300,000 per meeting/conference. - Eligible expenses include venue, travel and accommodation for invited international speakers, catering, and other direct conference costs. - Up to 10% of the budget may be allocated to project-related indirect costs, subject to negotiation and justification. - The grant does not cover general indirect costs beyond this, and does not support project groups’ collaborative meetings. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be full or associate professors at Danish non-commercial research institutions (such as universities or hospitals). - The meeting/conference must: - Be international in scope and physically held in Denmark. - Focus on neuroscience or a field with potential benefit for neuroscience, mainly within brain and nervous system research. - Be organized by a Danish non-commercial research institute or scientific society, or in close collaboration with such Danish partners. - Be open to all qualified attendees. - The grant is not intended for small project group meetings or internal collaborations. - Diversity in applicants (including gender and ethnic origin) is encouraged. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted in English via the [Lundbeck Foundation’s application system](https://nomination.lundbeckfonden.com/login). - Required application components: - Name and description of the meeting/conference and organizing body - Expected attendance - Statement confirming the meeting is open to all qualified attendees - Time and place of the meeting - Description of the impact on Danish neuroscience research - Applicant’s CV - Detailed budget and budget explanation (including any conference fees) - Letter(s) of support from the Danish host institution - Applications are reviewed for eligibility and scientific quality by the Foundation’s Grants & Prizes Department. - All successful applicants and their host institutions must accept the [Lundbeck Foundation’s General Terms and Conditions for Research Grants](https://lundbeckfonden.com/sites/lundbeckfonden.com/files/media/document/General_Terms_and_conditions_for%20Research-Grants%202022_0.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - The grant is inclusive of all applicable VAT and taxes. - Only expenses directly related to the meeting/conference are eligible. - Indirect costs are limited and must be negotiated. - Applicants are encouraged to ensure diversity among speakers and participants. - The Foundation does not support costs already covered by other grants. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Application Instructions](https://lundbeckfonden.com/apply-grants/larger-international-meetings-and-conferences) - [Lundbeck Foundation General Terms and Conditions for Research Grants (PDF)](https://lundbeckfonden.com/sites/lundbeckfonden.com/files/media/document/General_Terms_and_conditions_for%20Research-Grants%202022_0.pdf) - [Lundbeck Foundation Home](https://lundbeckfonden.com/en) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------|------------------| | Peter Thostrup | Scientific Programme Director, Open Programmes | [pth@lundbeckfonden.com](mailto:pth@lundbeckfonden.com) | +45 3912 8021 | | Ulla Jakobsen | Senior Grant Manager | [uj@lundbeckfonden.com](mailto:uj@lundbeckfonden.com) | |

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