LEO Foundation Research Grant Program 2026

The LEO Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Research Grant Program 2026, aimed at advancing dermatology research globally.

📖 About LEO Foundation Research Grant Program

The LEO Foundation Research Grant Program prioritizes investigator-initiated projects that explore:

• Disease mechanisms
• Clinical challenges
• The broader impact of skin conditions on patients’ quality of life

🎁 Benefits of the Program

• Grant Amount: DKK 2–4 million per project

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the LEO Foundation Research Grant Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Investigator-led research teams conducting independent studies without commercial influence
• The principal investigator must conceive, lead the project, and be responsible for publication
• PhD projects must be fully funded through the grant

📝 Application Date and Process

Steps to Apply:

1. Prepare Application:
   Include the following:

   • Structured scientific abstract
   • Background
   • Project strategy and approach
   • References
   • Team environment
   • Significance and impact
   • Layman’s abstract

2. Submit Mandatory Appendices:

   • Short CV
   • Publication list
   • Overview of current external funding
   • Relevant supporting documents

3. Screening:
   Applications are checked for formal compliance and completeness.

4. Evaluation:
   An independent expert committee reviews proposals based on:

   • Significance and impact
   • Innovation and novelty
   • Strategy and approach
   • Lead investigator and team
   • Environment and resources
   • Overall project plan and focus

5. Grant Award:
   Successful applicants receive funding to implement their research project according to the proposed timeline and budget.

📅 Application Deadline

19 March, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the LEO Foundation Research Grant Program here.
• Apply for the program here.

• Grant Amount: DKK 2–4 million per project