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

June 2026 (nomination deadline, projected)

DKK 1 million total: DKK 300,000 personal award, DKK 700,000 for research activities (one-time prize)

Recognizes outstanding young scientists under 40 for significant contributions to health and biomedical sciences in Denmark.

Nominee must be conducting research at a Danish institution at the time of award; self-nominations are not accepted.

--- ## Description The Young Investigator Prize, awarded annually by the Lundbeck Foundation, celebrates young scientists who have made exceptional contributions to advancing health and biomedical sciences. The prize aims to recognize original scientific achievements with clear societal impact, spanning the full research value chain from basic to clinical research. The Foundation emphasizes diversity and encourages nominations from all backgrounds, seeking to honor researchers whose work has notably advanced the field in Denmark. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (nomination deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Total prize: DKK 1,000,000 - DKK 300,000 as a personal honorary award - DKK 700,000 allocated to the recipient’s research activities - Award is given as a one-time prize to a single recipient annually. --- ## Eligibility - **Nominee requirements:** - Must be under 40 years old at the nomination deadline (adjustments made for parental, illness, or clinical training leave; see details below). - Must be conducting scientific research that advances health and biomedical sciences in the broadest sense. - The bulk of the research described in the nomination should be conducted in Denmark. - Must be employed at a Danish research institution at the time of the award. - Previous nominees may be re-nominated if they still meet all criteria. - **Nominator requirements:** - Nominations must be submitted by leading scientists (group leaders) at Danish universities, hospitals, or other research institutions. - Self-nominations are not accepted. - Institutions are encouraged to submit multiple nominations, reflecting diversity. - **Age calculation adjustments:** - Parental leave: Age reduced by the number of weeks of leave × 1.5. - Illness/family care leave: Age reduced by the actual period of absence. - Clinical postgraduate education: Age reduced by 12 months. - All leave periods must be documented in the nominee’s CV. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted in English via the [Lundbeck Foundation’s nomination and application system](https://nomination.lundbeckfonden.com/login). - Required materials: - Statement (max 5,000 characters) describing the nominee’s impact, main scientific contributions, and societal relevance. - Short CV for the nominee (max 5,000 characters), including details of any leave periods. - Publication list (no H-index or citation analysis). - Only materials submitted through the official system will be considered. - For guidance, refer to the nomination guide available on the application portal. --- ## Additional Information - The selection process involves eligibility screening, review and scoring by the Foundation’s Research and Prize Committee, and final decision by the Board of Directors. - Diversity in nominations is strongly encouraged. - The winner is typically announced in September following the nomination deadline. --- ## External Links - [Lundbeck Foundation – Young Investigator Prize Program Page](https://lundbeckfonden.com/apply-grants/young-investigator-prize) - [Call Text – LF Young Investigator Prize (PDF)](https://lundbeckfonden.com/files/media/document/Young_Investigator_Prize_Call_Text_2025.pdf) - [Nomination & Application System](https://nomination.lundbeckfonden.com/login) - [Previous Recipients of the Prize](https://lundbeckfonden.com/en/node/1184) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | |--------------------|-----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------| | Anette Høye | Senior Scientific Programme Manager | [ah@lundbeckfonden.com](mailto:ah@lundbeckfonden.com) | | Peter Thostrup | Scientific Programme Director, Open Programmes | [pth@lundbeckfonden.com](mailto:pth@lundbeckfonden.com) | | Lundbeck Foundation | General Inquiries | [Contact Page](https://lundbeckfonden.com/en/contact-the-lundbeck-foundation) | ---

Young Investigator Prize

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