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

August 10, 2021 | August 9, 2022

Up to DKK 3 million per grant (max 3 years); total call budget up to DKK 10 million.

Supported collaborative, innovative neuroscience research between Danish and US institutions to advance Denmark’s leadership in neuroscience.

Program is terminated; applications are no longer accepted.

--- ## Description This grant was designed to strengthen Denmark's position in neuroscience by supporting world-class, collaborative research between Danish and US research institutions. The initiative targeted innovative projects across basic, clinical, and translational neuroscience, broadly defined to include medical, technical, natural, social sciences, and humanities. Emphasis was placed on investigator-initiated research, diversity, and fostering international partnerships, particularly those involving the NIH BRAIN Initiative. All projects were required to be managed by a Danish non-commercial research institution. --- ## Due Dates - August 10, 2021 (13:00 CET): Application deadline - August 9, 2022 (13:00 CET): Application deadline *Note: The program is now terminated and no longer accepts applications.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to DKK 3 million per grant, covering up to 3 years. - Total call budget: up to DKK 10 million. - Budgets may include staff and non-staff costs, including applicant salary. - Up to 10% of the budget may be allocated for indirect costs if justified. - Full PhD stipends (including tuition and conference travel) can be budgeted up to DKK 1,500,000 per PhD student. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent experience. - Affiliation with a non-commercial Danish research institution is required. - Projects may be based fully in Denmark or partly in the US, but grants must be managed by the Danish institution. - Only investigator-initiated, non-commercial research is eligible. - Drug trials in collaboration with commercial enterprises or research directly supporting commercial entities are not eligible. - PhD students involved are expected to participate in Neuroscience Academy Denmark activities. --- ## Application Process - Researchers at Danish institutions interested in collaborating with NIH BRAIN Initiative awardees should first contact the NIH PI to establish mutual interest. - Applications (in English) had to be submitted via the Lundbeck Foundation’s online system: [https://lanas.lundbeckfonden.com/](https://lanas.lundbeckfonden.com/) - Required documents: - Research plan (including anticipated impact) - Reference list - CV of applicant and NIH grant holder - Publication list - Budget - Letter of support from Danish host institution - Letter of support from NIH grant holder - Only applications submitted through the official system were considered. --- ## Additional Information - Applications were evaluated based on: - Scientific excellence of applicant and collaborators - Groundbreaking nature and potential impact of the project - Feasibility and synergy - Host environment and facilities - Expected implications for human health and benefit to Danish neuroscience - Review involved both the Lundbeck Foundation Research & Prize Committee and external international experts. - Final funding decisions were made by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. - Successful applicants were required to accept the Foundation’s [Terms and Conditions for Research Grants](https://www.lundbeckfonden.com/en/grants/terms-and-conditions-for-research-grants/). --- ## External Links - [Lundbeck Foundation LF & NIH BRAIN Initiative Program Page](https://lundbeckfonden.com/uddelinger-priser/ansoegere/apply-grants/lf-nih-brain-initiative) - [2022 Call Text (PDF)](https://lundbeckfonden.com/files/media/document/Call%20Text%20NIH%20BRAIN%20Initiative%202022.pdf) - [Terms and Conditions for Research Grants](https://www.lundbeckfonden.com/en/grants/terms-and-conditions-for-research-grants/) - [Neuroscience Academy Denmark](http://www.neuroscienceacademydenmark.dk) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Position | Email | Phone | |-----------------------------|----------------------------|------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Ulla Jakobsen | Senior Grant Manager | uj@lundbeckfonden.com | +45 39 12 80 11 | | Line Vildbrad Kristensen | Scientific Project Manager | lvk@lundbeckfonden.com | +45 39 12 80 11 | For more contacts: [Lundbeck Foundation Contact Page](https://lundbeckfonden.com/en/contact-the-lundbeck-foundation)

LF & NIH BRAIN Initiative

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