LF Fellows
Five-year fellowships for early-career researchers to establish independent biomedical, clinical, or health science research groups at Danish institutions, focusing on scientific excellence and innovation.
Funder: Lundbeck Foundation
Due Dates: June 18, 2026 (Full application, 13:00 CET)
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 12 million per award over 5 years; total call budget DKK 84 million; relocation supplement available for international awardees.
Summary: Five-year fellowships for young researchers to establish independent biomedical, clinical, or health science research groups at Danish institutions.
Key Information: PhD must be awarded 3–8 years before deadline; projects must not involve commercial collaborations.
Description
The Lundbeck Foundation Fellows programme supports highly promising early-career researchers aiming to establish or expand independent research groups in Denmark, with a focus on biomedical, clinical, or health sciences. The program is designed to foster world-class research at Danish universities and university hospitals, emphasizing scientific excellence, innovation, and potential impact on science or human health. The Foundation encourages diversity and expects active support from host institutions for both the research and the fellow's career development.
