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

January 23, 2025 (Expression of Interest) | June 15, 2025 (Full application)

DKK 20–40 million over 6 years; 4–6 awards expected; option for renewal up to 6 additional years.

Supports internationally recognized neuroscience researchers in developing leading research environments and advancing groundbreaking work at Danish non-commercial institutions.

--- ## Description The Lundbeck Foundation Professorships program aims to establish and develop world-class neuroscience research environments in Denmark, centered around internationally recognized scientists and research leaders. The initiative is intended to strengthen Denmark’s position in neuroscience by supporting outstanding biomedical, health, clinical, and related sciences at Danish universities and university hospitals. The program emphasizes scientific excellence, leadership, and mentorship, with a strong commitment to diversity and the advancement of junior researchers. Research can span basic, translational, or clinical neuroscience, broadly defined to include medical, technical, natural and social sciences, and the humanities, provided there is clear relevance to neuroscience. --- ## Due Dates - **January 23, 2025**: Expression of Interest (LOI) deadline (13:00 CET) - **June 15, 2025**: Full application deadline (mid June 2025) - Invitation for full application: mid March 2025 - Applicant interviews: October 7–8, 2025 - Final grant decision: December 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - **Award size:** DKK 20–40 million per grant for a 6-year period - **Number of awards:** 4–6 professorships expected per cycle - **Renewal:** Option for an additional 6-year renewal - **Eligible costs:** Staff and non-staff project costs (excluding salaries for tenured staff); up to 10% of the budget for indirect costs at non-university host institutions; relocation costs may be covered in special cases. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be internationally recognized researchers with a demonstrated track record of research excellence and leadership over the past ten years. - Must be qualified to the level of full professor. - Projects must be based at a non-commercial Danish research institution (universities or university hospitals). - The majority of the applicant’s research time should be devoted to the proposed project. - Diversity in applications is encouraged, including gender and ethnic background. --- ## Application Process - **Step 1:** Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via the [Lundbeck Foundation’s application system](https://lanas.lundbeckfonden.com/login) by January 23, 2025. - **Step 2:** Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application (deadline: June 15, 2025), which includes a research plan, CV, publication list, budget, and letters of support from the Danish host institution. - Full applications are subject to peer review and applicant interviews. - Final funding decisions are made by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. --- ## Additional Information - PhD students funded under this grant are expected to be affiliated with Neuroscience Academy Denmark (NAD). - Indirect costs are capped at 10% for non-university institutions unless otherwise agreed. - The grantee and host institution must accept [Lundbeck Foundation’s General Terms and Conditions for Research Grants](https://lundbeckfonden.com/sites/lundbeckfonden.com/files/media/document/General_Terms_and_conditions_for%20Research-Grants%202022_0.pdf). - The Foundation encourages applications from diverse backgrounds to strengthen science. --- ## External Links - [Lundbeck Foundation Professorships Program Page](https://lundbeckfonden.com/uddelinger-priser/ansoegere/apply-grants/lf-professorships) - [Call Text – LF Professors 2025 (PDF)](https://lundbeckfonden.com/files/media/document/Call%20Text%20LF%20Professors%202025_final.pdf) - [Step 1 Application Form (PDF)](https://lundbeckfonden.com/files/media/document/Professorship%20step%201%20application%20form%202025.pdf) - [General Terms and Conditions for Research Grants (PDF)](https://lundbeckfonden.com/sites/lundbeckfonden.com/files/media/document/General_Terms_and_conditions_for%20Research-Grants%202022_0.pdf) - [Neuroscience Academy Denmark](http://www.neuroscienceacademydenmark.dk/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | More Info | |----------------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | [Peter Thostrup](https://lundbeckfonden.com/om-os/moed-os/peter-thostrup) | Scientific Programme Director | [pth@lundbeckfonden.com](mailto:pth@lundbeckfonden.com) | [Profile](https://lundbeckfonden.com/om-os/moed-os/peter-thostrup) | | [Line Vildbrad Kristensen](https://lundbeckfonden.com/om-os/moed-os/line-vildbrad-kristensen) | Senior Scientific Programme Manager | [lvk@lundbeckfonden.com](mailto:lvk@lundbeckfonden.com) | [Profile](https://lundbeckfonden.com/om-os/moed-os/line-vildbrad-kristensen) | | [General Contact](https://lundbeckfonden.com/en/contact-the-lundbeck-foundation) | Foundation Contact | +45 39 12 80 11 | [Contact Page](https://lundbeckfonden.com/en/contact-the-lundbeck-foundation) |

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