LF Early-Career Clinician Scientist
Supports Danish early-career MD-PhDs to conduct research during clinical specialization, advancing biomedical and health sciences through integration of research and clinical practice.
Funder: Lundbeck Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: DKK 800,000–2.5 million (up to 5 years); total program budget up to DKK 30 million
Summary: Supports early-career MDs with a PhD to remain engaged in research during clinical specialization, advancing Danish biomedical and health sciences.
Description
This grant supports early-career clinician scientists (MDs with a PhD) in Denmark who wish to maintain active research involvement during their clinical specialization. The program aims to foster a diverse and inclusive scientific community, promote professional development, and ensure that Denmark continues to excel in biomedical, clinical, and health sciences. Projects can be conducted in Denmark or abroad, but the grant must be administered by a Danish institution. The initiative encourages proposals in health research and emphasizes mentoring, career development, and the integration of research and clinical practice.
