Mark your calendar for the confirmed deadline of June 18, 2026, as the previously projected September dates have been removed. Funding has increased to a maximum of DKK 12 million per fellowship, up from DKK 11 million. Finally, your required mentor no longer needs to be based at your host institution, but be aware that high teaching obligations are now explicitly listed as a disqualifying factor.
Funder: Lundbeck Foundation
Due Dates: June 18, 2026 (13:00 CET)
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 12 million per grant, 5 years; additional DKK 100,000 for relocation if eligible.
Summary: Supports promising young researchers to establish independent biomedical, clinical, or health science research groups at non-commercial Danish institutions.
Key Information: Applicants must have obtained their PhD between 3 and 8 years before the deadline; strong host institution support is required.