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

April 9, 2026 (Nomination/application deadline for LFIN membership)

No direct stipend; members are eligible to apply for dedicated seed funding for collaborative projects within the network.

Multidisciplinary network for early to mid-career scientists in Denmark to foster neuroscience research, collaboration, and professional development.

--- ## Description The Lundbeck Foundation Investigator Network (LFIN) is an initiative designed to strengthen Danish neuroscience by bringing together approximately 50 early to mid-career scientists from diverse disciplines. The network aims to develop new areas of multidisciplinary neuroscience research and support young investigators in realizing their scientific potential. LFIN fosters the formation of collaborations across institutions and disciplines, offers career-relevant training (chosen by network members), and encourages active engagement in the network’s direction and outreach activities. Members organize scientific meetings, participate in outreach events, and help shape the Danish neuroscience landscape. --- ## Due Dates - April 9, 2026: Nomination/application deadline for LFIN membership --- ## Funding Amount - No direct salary or stipend is provided for LFIN members. - Members are eligible to apply for dedicated seed funding to support collaborative and interdisciplinary projects within the network. - All network activity costs (except travel to meetings) are covered by the Lundbeck Foundation; members are responsible for their own travel to in-Denmark meetings. --- ## Eligibility - Early to mid-career scientists (from postdocs to junior faculty) who have completed a PhD. - Applicants must be conducting research in Denmark at a public institution or hospital. - Open to individuals from any field of neuroscience, as well as researchers from other disciplines interested in neuroscience. - Applicants should be passionate about science, sociable, and willing to actively participate in network activities (including two 2-day in-person meetings per year). - Diversity in scientific background, institution, and personal background is encouraged. --- ## Application Process - Self-nomination via the [Lundbeck Foundation’s application system](https://nomination.lundbeckfonden.com/login). - Required materials: - Statement of motivation (including willingness to commit four days per year for in-person meetings) - Structured CV (details specified in the call) - Letter of support (for postdocs, from current supervisor) - All materials must be submitted in English before the deadline; late submissions are not considered. - Notification of membership is expected in June 2026. --- ## Additional Information - Membership lasts for four years. - Approximately 20–25 new members are recruited every two years. - LFIN is a member-driven network; members are expected to actively contribute to setting the agenda and organizing activities. - Members arrange and participate in scientific and career training meetings, as well as public outreach events. --- ## External Links - [LFIN Program Page](https://lundbeckfonden.com/apply-grants/the-lundbeck-foundation-investigator-network) - [Nomination Text – LFIN Call for members 2026 (PDF)](https://lundbeckfonden.com/files/media/document/Nomination%20text%202026.pdf) - [Lundbeck Foundation Home](https://lundbeckfonden.com/en) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |--------------------------|-----------------------------------|------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Anette Høye | Senior Scientific Programme Manager| [ah@lundbeckfonden.com](mailto:ah@lundbeckfonden.com) | +45 3912 8005 | | Line Vildbrad Kristensen | Senior Scientific Programme Manager| [lvk@lundbeckfonden.com](mailto:lvk@lundbeckfonden.com) | +45 3912 8024 |

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