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

April 2026 | February 2027

DKK 100,000 personal prize; awarded once annually

Recognizes leaders who foster diversity and enrich scientific culture in biomedical, health, and clinical research in Denmark.

--- ## Description The Lundbeck Foundation Scientific Enrichment Prize celebrates individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in embracing and utilizing diversity to create innovative solutions to complex scientific challenges and to enrich scientific environments within the biomedical, health, and clinical fields. The Foundation defines diversity broadly, encompassing methods, ways of working, technology, field of research, gender, and background. The prize aims to highlight and honor those who have systematically promoted diversity in their research activities and work environments, thereby contributing to world-class research and advancing Denmark’s position in neuroscience and related sciences. --- ## Due Dates - April 2026: Nomination deadline (anticipated/projected) - February 2027: Nomination deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The prize consists of a personal award of DKK 100,000. - It is awarded once annually to a single recipient. --- ## Eligibility - **Nominees:** Must be individuals who have shown leadership in promoting diversity and enrichment in scientific environments within the biomedical, health, or clinical fields. - **Achievements:** The nominee must have demonstrable results in advancing diversity within their research group, institute, center, or faculty. - **Employment:** The recipient must be employed at a Danish research institution at the time the award is given. - **Nominations:** Open to anyone except self-nominations. --- ## Application Process - **Nomination Preparation:** - A statement (max 5,000 characters) describing the nominee’s initiatives and achievements in promoting scientific enrichment. - A brief CV of the nominee (max 5,000 characters). - **Submission:** - Nominations must be submitted in Danish or English via the [Lundbeck Foundation’s nomination and application system (LANAS)](https://nomination.lundbeckfonden.com/login). - Only nominations submitted through the official system by the deadline will be considered. - **Review:** - All nominations are screened for eligibility by the Foundation’s Grants & Prizes Department. - The Scientific Enrichment Prize Panel reviews and scores nominations, with recommendations sent to the Board of Directors for the final decision. - Nominations remain valid and in consideration for three years. --- ## Additional Information - Evaluation focuses on the nominee’s systematic approach and proactivity regarding diversity, the impact of diversity on their research, the inclusiveness of their team, and activities extending beyond their immediate workplace. - Previous winners can be viewed on the [program page](https://lundbeckfonden.com/lf-scientific-enrichment-prize). - The Foundation’s broader goal is to make Denmark a leader in neuroscience research. --- ## External Links - [Program Page – Lundbeck Foundation Scientific Enrichment Prize](https://lundbeckfonden.com/uddelinger-priser/ansoegere/apply-grants/the-lundbeck-foundation-scientific-enrichment-prize) - [Nomination Guidelines (PDF)](https://lundbeckfonden.com/files/media/document/Nomination%20Text%20-%20LF%20Scientific%20Enrichment%20Prize%202026_0.pdf) - [Review Panels Information](https://lundbeckfonden.com/en/grants-and-prizes/applicants/review-panels) - [Funder Homepage](https://lundbeckfonden.com/en) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | More Info | |---------------|---------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Anette Høye | Senior Scientific Programme Manager | [ah@lundbeckfonden.com](mailto:ah@lundbeckfonden.com) | +45 3912 8005 | [Profile](https://lundbeckfonden.com/om-os/moed-os/anette-hoeye) |

The Lundbeck Foundation Scientific Enrichment Prize

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