Firm nomination deadlines have been set for August 12 and October 12, 2026, replacing the previously projected June date. If you are preparing a nomination, please note the new application requirements, which now include a mandatory CV structure and specific examples of dissemination activities and scientific citizenship.
Funder: Lundbeck Foundation
Due Dates: August 12, 2026 | October 12, 2026
Funding Amounts: DKK 1,000,000 total (DKK 300,000 personal award, DKK 700,000 research funding)
Summary: Annual prize recognizing exceptional young scientists (under 40) for impactful biomedical, clinical, or health science research at Danish institutions.
Key Information: Nominee must be under 40 at deadline and conducting research in Denmark; nominations by group leaders only.