Mark your calendar for August 12, 2026, as the official nomination deadline has been set, giving your nominator more time than the originally projected June date. When preparing your materials, be aware that your short CV must now follow a new mandatory structure provided by the Foundation. Additionally, the updated guidelines explicitly detail how parental leave allowances are calculated to extend the under-30 age eligibility limit.
Funder: Lundbeck Foundation
Due Dates: August 12, 2026 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: DKK 300,000 per award (DKK 100,000 personal, DKK 200,000 for research activities); 5 prizes awarded annually
Summary: Honors outstanding scientists under 30 for original contributions advancing health and biomedical sciences, emphasizing diversity and impact across the research value chain.