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

June 18, 2026 (full application submission)

Up to DKK 12 million (~€1.6M) per fellowship over 5 years; covers staff, non-staff costs, and salary.

Supports outstanding young researchers to establish independent biomedical, clinical, or health science research groups in Denmark with strong institutional backing.

--- ## Description The Lundbeck Foundation Fellows programme is designed to nurture exceptional early-career researchers aiming to establish or expand independent research groups in Denmark. The programme targets biomedical, clinical, or health sciences, supporting projects that have a clear plan for scientific or health impact. Fellows receive significant funding and institutional support to develop as leaders and contribute to research breakthroughs and societal benefit. Diversity and international applicants are strongly encouraged. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: June 18, 2026 (by 13:00 CET) - Decision on step 2: November 2026 - Interviews of selected applicants: March 2027 - Final funding decision: March 2027 --- ## Funding Amount - Up to DKK 12 million (approx. €1.6 million) per fellowship - Funding period: 5 years - Covers all staff and non-staff project costs, including Fellow’s salary - Additional relocation allowance of DKK 100,000 may be requested for international Fellows moving to Denmark (if eligibility criteria are met) - Up to 10% of the budget may be used for project-related indirect costs for non-university Danish institutions/hospitals - PhD tuition fees capped at DKK 80,000 (wet) or DKK 50,000 (dry) per FTE --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must have obtained their PhD at least 3 years and no more than 8 years before the application deadline (adjustments for parental/medical leave and clinical training apply) - Must be establishing or expanding an independent research group at a non-commercial Danish research institution (universities or university hospitals) - Open to both Danish-based and international researchers moving to Denmark - Research must be in biomedical, clinical, or health sciences, or facilitate research in these areas - Applicants may not already hold, or receive in the same year, a major starting grant comparable to a Lundbeck Foundation Fellowship - Projects with commercial collaborations (e.g., industry-sponsored drug trials) are not eligible --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted in English via the [Lundbeck Foundation application system](https://lanas.lundbeckfonden.com) - Required documents: - Research plan (including anticipated impact and roadmap to impact) - CV (with PhD date, career history, and achievements) - Publication list - Budget (with justification and any relocation costs if relevant) - Letter of Intent from a mentor (mentor need not be from the host institution) - Letter of support from the Danish host institution, detailing institutional commitments (research strategy fit, co-financing, lab space, technical support, teaching obligations) - Follow the [Applicant Guide](https://lundbeckfonden.com/files/media/document/Applicant%20Guide%20LF%20Fellowships%202027_final2.pdf) for detailed instructions --- ## Additional Information - High teaching loads are considered prohibitive for Fellowship recipients - The evaluation process involves panel review, international peer review, applicant response, and interviews - Fellows must accept the [Lundbeck Foundation’s Terms and Conditions for Research Grants](https://www.lundbeckfonden.com/en/grants/terms-and-conditions-for-research-grants/) --- ## External Links - [LF Fellows Programme Overview](https://lundbeckfonden.com/apply-grants/lf-fellows) - [Call Text - LF Fellowship 2027 (PDF)](https://lundbeckfonden.com/files/media/document/Call%20Text%20LF%20Fellowship%202027_final_0.pdf) - [Applicant Guide (PDF)](https://lundbeckfonden.com/files/media/document/Applicant%20Guide%20LF%20Fellowships%202027_final2.pdf) - [Lundbeck Foundation Application Portal](https://lanas.lundbeckfonden.com) - [Review Panel Information](https://www.lundbeckfonden.com/en/grants/review-panels/) - [Terms and Conditions for Research Grants](https://www.lundbeckfonden.com/en/grants/terms-and-conditions-for-research-grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |----------------------------|---------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|-------------------| | [Peter Thostrup](https://lundbeckfonden.com/om-os/moed-os/peter-thostrup) | Scientific Programme Director | [pth@lundbeckfonden.com](mailto:pth@lundbeckfonden.com) | +45 3912 8021 | | [Line Vildbrad Kristensen](https://lundbeckfonden.com/om-os/moed-os/line-vildbrad-kristensen) | Senior Scientific Programme Manager | [lvk@lundbeckfonden.com](mailto:lvk@lundbeckfonden.com) | +45 3912 8024 |

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