Lundbeck Foundation

LF Postdocs

Q: How much does the LF Postdocs grant pay?

Up to DKK 1,000,000 per year for three years (up to DKK 3,000,000 total), plus supplements for relocation and children.

Q: Who is eligible for the LF Postdocs grant?

Postdoctoral neuroscience researchers with a PhD less than 5 years old at the deadline, applying either to spend 18-36 months abroad (Type 1) or to move to Denmark (Type 2).

Q: What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 in the LF Postdocs grant?

Type 1 is for Denmark-based scientists conducting 18-36 months of research abroad, while Type 2 is for scientists relocating to Denmark to carry out their postdoctoral research.

Q: How long does the LF Postdocs grant last?

The grant runs for three years.

Q: How often does the Lundbeck Foundation run the LF Postdocs call?

The call runs annually, with the next deadline on 19 November 2026 at 13:00 CET.

Up to DKK 1,000,000 per year for 3 years (up to DKK 3,000,000 total), plus relocation/child support supplements| Deadline: 19 November 2026 (in 37 days)|3 years

13:00 CET

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Catalog updated: 11 Oct 2026.

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LF Postdocs from the Lundbeck Foundation funds neuroscience-related postdoctoral research with up to DKK 1,000,000 per year for three years, plus relocation and child support supplements. The grant has two tracks: Type 1 for Denmark-based researchers spending 18-36 months abroad, and Type 2 for researchers relocating to Denmark, both open to scientists with a PhD less than 5 years old. Applications are submitted in English through a Danish non-commercial research institution, which manages the grant.

Details

Funder	Lundbeck Foundation
Budget	Up to DKK 1,000,000 per year for 3 years (up to DKK 3,000,000 total), plus relocation/child support supplements
Deadline	19 November 2026
Duration	3 years
Consortium	No - individual applicant, hosted by a Danish non-commercial research institution and/or a non-commercial host institution abroad
Application	Single stage
Frequency	Annual
Next round	2027-11
Career stage	Early-career opportunity
Eligible countries	DK

Eligibility & scope

Postdoctoral grant for neuroscience-related research: Type 1 for Denmark-based scientists (≥5 years resident) to spend 18-36 months abroad and return to Denmark; Type 2 for scientists moving to Denmark. Requires PhD <5 years, project managed by a Danish non-commercial institution, application in English; collaboration with a neuroscience group required if applicant/host lack neuroscience experience.

Who Should Apply

•Postdoctoral researchers with a PhD less than 5 years old at the deadline
•Neuroscience-focused researchers, either fundamental or clinical
•Denmark-based scientists planning 18-36 months of research abroad (Type 1)
•Researchers based abroad planning to relocate to a Danish institution (Type 2)
•Applicants able to secure a Danish non-commercial research institution as grant host

Key Dates

•Deadline: 19 November 2026, 13:00 CET
•Single-stage application
•Three-year grant duration

Tips for Applicants

✓Choose Type 1 or Type 2 carefully based on direction of travel, the host institution requirements differ (Danish institution only for Type 2, plus a foreign host for Type 1).
✓Confirm your PhD completion date well before applying, since the 5-year eligibility window is strictly enforced at the deadline.
✓Line up your Danish non-commercial host institution early, since it formally manages the grant and must be named in the application.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the LF Postdocs grant pay?

Up to DKK 1,000,000 per year for three years (up to DKK 3,000,000 total), plus supplements for relocation and children.

Who is eligible for the LF Postdocs grant?

Postdoctoral neuroscience researchers with a PhD less than 5 years old at the deadline, applying either to spend 18-36 months abroad (Type 1) or to move to Denmark (Type 2).

What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 in the LF Postdocs grant?

Type 1 is for Denmark-based scientists conducting 18-36 months of research abroad, while Type 2 is for scientists relocating to Denmark to carry out their postdoctoral research.

How long does the LF Postdocs grant last?

The grant runs for three years.

How often does the Lundbeck Foundation run the LF Postdocs call?

The call runs annually, with the next deadline on 19 November 2026 at 13:00 CET.

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