Lundbeck Foundation Talent Prize 2026

The Lundbeck Foundation Talent Prize is a prestigious scientific award that recognizes outstanding young researchers who have demonstrated exceptional potential in health and natural sciences. It is awarded annually to a small number of early-career researchers.

🌟 About the Lundbeck Foundation Talent Prize

The award is designed to honor scientists who are making significant contributions to health and biomedical sciences. It encourages innovation and excellence in research, with a focus on improving health outcomes.

• Sponsor Organization: Lundbeckfonden / Lundbeck Foundation

🎁 Benefits of the Lundbeck Foundation Talent Prize

Selected recipients will receive two components of financial support:

• DKK 150,000 as a personal award for the researcher.
• DKK 350,000 allocated for research activities.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Lundbeck Foundation Talent Prize, nominees must meet the following requirements:

• Age: Scientists under 30 years old (the nomination deadline is the cut-off date). Rules for leave of absence apply.
• Research Focus: The nominee must be working on scientific research that contributes to a better understanding or improvement of health and biomedical sciences. Research along the entire value chain, from basic to clinical, is encouraged.
• Location: The bulk of the research described in the nomination must be conducted in Denmark.
• Institution: Recipients must be conducting research at a Danish research institution at the time of the award.
• Re-nomination: Previous nominees may be re-nominated if they still meet the eligibility criteria.

📝 Application Process

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Statement (max 5000 characters):

   • Describe the nominee’s talent and provide examples of their role in and contribution to original scientific achievements.
   • Highlight the scientific and/or societal impact of their work.
   • Include contributions to science dissemination (e.g., teaching, public engagement, outreach activities) or how discoveries have been applied to improve lives.

   Examples to include:

   • Original Scientific Achievement(s): Developing a method or model, creating a novel tool, publishing impactful research, etc.
   • Dissemination: Teaching, public engagement, science communication, involvement in diversity/innovation/entrepreneurship/leadership organizations, etc.
   • Application of Discoveries: Using scientific insights to improve societal or patient conditions.

2. Short CV for the nominee (mandatory structure provided by the foundation).

3. Publication List for the nominee (H-index or citation analysis is not required).

📅 Application Deadline

• 12 August 2026

For more details and to apply, visit the official Lundbeck Foundation Talent Prize page.

• DKK 150,000 as a personal award for the researcher.
• DKK 350,000 allocated for research activities.