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

June 2026 (Summer deadline) | October 2026 (Winter deadline)

Up to DKK 500,000 per project; estimated DKK 2 million allocated annually; project duration up to 1 year.

Supports initiatives that promote diversity and enrich the research environment in Danish health science institutions.

Funding is for environment/culture initiatives only, not direct research projects.

--- ## Description This call is designed to promote and reward initiatives that harness and enhance diversity within health science research groups and institutes at Danish universities and university hospitals. The Lundbeck Foundation views diversity as a strategic tool to improve research outcomes, foster innovation, and strengthen Denmark’s research environment by attracting and retaining exceptional talent. The grant supports activities such as unconscious bias training, diversity and inclusion workshops, leadership capacity development, mentoring programs, and cross-disciplinary cultural exchanges. The emphasis is on initiatives that create lasting, positive change in research environments, with strong leadership support, sustainability, and measurable impact. Direct research projects are not eligible; the focus is strictly on improving the research environment and culture. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026: Summer application deadline (anticipated) - October 2026: Winter application deadline (anticipated) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Applicants may request between DKK 5,000 and DKK 500,000 per project. - Approximately DKK 2 million is allocated annually to this call. - Project duration: from one day up to one year. - Only expenses directly related to the initiative are eligible; general operational costs of organizations/networks are not covered. --- ## Eligibility - Administrative staff, researchers, research groups, or institute leaders within health sciences at Danish universities or university hospitals. - The application must be supported by institutional leadership. - Each main applicant/project can only apply once per year. - Initiatives must focus on improving the research environment or culture (not direct research). --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [Lundbeck Foundation application system](https://nomination.lundbeckfonden.com/login) in Danish or English. - Required application components: - Purpose and aim of the initiative - Target group(s) - Detailed project description (with up to 3 figures/graphs) - Relevant references - Benchmarking against similar initiatives - Justification for the need and timing - Expected impact and indicators - Plans for future anchoring, dissemination, and scalability - Detailed budget and justification - Applicant’s CV - Letters of support from relevant leaders, institutions, or collaborators - See the [Applicant Guide](https://lundbeckfonden.com/files/media/document/Applicant%20Guide%20For%20Lundbeck%20Foundation%202025.pdf) for further requirements and details. --- ## Additional Information - Both small and large initiatives are welcome. - Both short (1 day) and long (up to 1 year) initiatives are eligible. - Only direct costs are covered; indirect costs are generally not eligible except in specific cases (see [General Terms and Conditions](https://lundbeckfonden.com/files/media/document/General_Terms_and_conditions_for%20Research-Grants%202022_0.pdf)). - Leadership support is a key evaluation criterion. - Applications are evaluated by Lundbeck Foundation representatives, with final decisions by the Board of Trustees. --- ## External Links - [Program page & call text](https://lundbeckfonden.com/uddelinger-priser/ansoegere/apply-grants/terminated-lundbeck-foundation-scientific-enrichment-call) - [Applicant Guide (PDF)](https://lundbeckfonden.com/files/media/document/Applicant%20Guide%20For%20Lundbeck%20Foundation%202025.pdf) - [General Terms and Conditions (PDF)](https://lundbeckfonden.com/files/media/document/General_Terms_and_conditions_for%20Research-Grants%202022_0.pdf) - [Foundation application system](https://nomination.lundbeckfonden.com/login) - [Contact page](https://lundbeckfonden.com/en/contact-the-lundbeck-foundation) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |----------------|---------------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------| | [Anette Høye](https://lundbeckfonden.com/om-os/moed-os/anette-hoeye) | Senior Scientific Programme Manager | [ah@lundbeckfonden.com](mailto:ah@lundbeckfonden.com) | +45 3912 8005 |

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