The Lundbeck Foundation LF Fellows programme funds early-career researchers in Denmark to establish independent biomedical, clinical, or health science research groups with a focus on scientific excellence and impact.
Funder: Lundbeck Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 12 million per award over five years; total call budget DKK 84 million
Summary: Supports promising young researchers in Denmark to establish independent research groups in biomedical, clinical, or health sciences.
Key Information: Eligibility limited to early-career researchers (3–8 years post-PhD) at non-commercial Danish institutions; commercial collaborations not permitted.
The Lundbeck Foundation LF Fellows programme is designed to empower highly promising young researchers to establish independent research groups within Denmark's biomedical, clinical, or health sciences sectors. This five-year fellowship provides significant financial support and institutional backing to help early-career scientists develop as future leaders in their fields. The programme emphasizes scientific excellence, a clear path to impact in science or human health, and diversity among applicants. Supported projects must be independent of commercial enterprises and focus on advancing the frontiers of biomedical, clinical, or health sciences.