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

Continuous (rolling deadline)

Up to DKK 500,000 per grant for 2–6 months; covers documented visit expenses (not salary).

Supports Danish neuroscience research groups to host international professors for 2–6 months, fostering collaboration and advancing Denmark's research environment.

--- ## Description This grant supports Danish biomedical research groups in inviting foreign guest researchers at the professor level to Denmark for periods of 2 to 6 months. The primary aim is to foster international collaboration between leading senior scientists in Denmark and their global peers, thereby elevating the Danish research environment, particularly in neuroscience. The grant encourages diversity and inclusion, and the definition of neuroscience is broad—encompassing basic and clinical neuroscience, as well as medical, technical, natural, social sciences, and humanities with clear relevance to neuroscience. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a continuous (rolling) basis. - Applications are typically processed within 6 weeks, except during holiday periods. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant amount: DKK 500,000 per visiting professorship. - Funding period: 2 to 6 months. - Eligible costs: Documented expenses directly associated with the visit (e.g., travel, accommodation, running costs, technical support). - Ineligible costs: Salary for the visiting professor is not covered. --- ## Eligibility - **Applicant:** Must be a biomedical research leader (full or associate professor) at a Danish non-commercial research institution (e.g., university or university hospital). - **Host:** The entire grant must be managed by a Danish non-commercial research institution. - **Visiting Professor:** Must be an international researcher at the professor level. - **Research Area:** The project must be within basic or clinical neuroscience, or another field with clear relevance or potential benefit to neuroscience (broadly interpreted). - **Mutual Benefit:** The visit must benefit both the Danish research group and the visiting professor. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted in English via the [Lundbeck Foundation’s application system](https://nomination.lundbeckfonden.com/login). - Required application materials: - Research plan for the stay in Denmark. - Description of the collaborative project. - Explanation of the visiting professor’s scientific qualifications. - Statement on how the professorship will strengthen research at the Danish institution/department. - Publication list and CV for both applicant and visiting professor. - Budget (must be institutionally approved). - See the application form for further requirements and details. - The evaluation process is single-step, with review by the Foundation’s Grants & Prizes Department and board members, focusing on scientific quality, qualifications, feasibility, and benefit to Danish research. --- ## Additional Information - Diversity is strongly encouraged; applications from underrepresented groups (including women and scientists of diverse ethnic backgrounds) are particularly welcome. - The grant is considered a personal grant for the Danish host institution. --- ## External Links - [Program Page and Application Instructions](https://lundbeckfonden.com/apply-grants/visiting-professorships) - [Lundbeck Foundation Home](https://lundbeckfonden.com/en) - [Contact the Lundbeck Foundation](https://lundbeckfonden.com/en/contact-the-lundbeck-foundation) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |--------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------| | Peter Thostrup | Scientific Programme Director | [pth@lundbeckfonden.com](mailto:pth@lundbeckfonden.com) | +45 3912 8021 | | Ulla Jakobsen | Senior Grant Manager | [uj@lundbeckfonden.com](mailto:uj@lundbeckfonden.com) | |

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