Talent Prize
The Lundbeck Foundation Talent Prize honors outstanding young scientists under 30 for original work advancing health and biomedical sciences, with emphasis on discovery, impact, and science communication.
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.
Description
The Lundbeck Foundation Talent Prize recognizes and celebrates exceptional young scientists under the age of 30 who have made or contributed to original discoveries that advance science and improve health and biomedical sciences. The prize is open to those working across the entire research value chain, from basic to clinical research, and values not only scientific discovery but also contributions to science communication and the translation of research into societal or patient benefit. The Foundation strongly encourages nominations from diverse backgrounds and seeks to highlight multiple pathways to a successful scientific career. Five prizes are awarded each year.
