Young Investigator Prize
The Lundbeck Foundation Young Investigator Prize annually honors exceptional young researchers in Denmark for impactful biomedical, clinical, or health science achievements.
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.
Description
The Lundbeck Foundation Young Investigator Prize is an annual award designed to honor outstanding young scientists who have made significant contributions to biomedical, clinical, or health sciences. The prize recognizes achievements that deepen understanding or improve health science in the broadest sense, supporting research across the full value chain from basic to clinical. The Foundation places a strong emphasis on diversity and encourages nominations of talented candidates from all backgrounds.
The evaluation process is rigorous, conducted by the Research and Prize Committee, and considers original scientific achievements, dissemination of knowledge, and positive societal or patient outcomes.
