Lundbeck Foundation
Start-Up Programme
Quarterly deadlines; further cut-off 2 February, 9 April, 13 August 2026
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The Lundbeck Foundation Start-Up Programme funds DKK 7M-11M (roughly €938,000-€1.47 million) over up to four years to help Danish universities and hospitals recruit researchers into permanent associate or full professor positions in basic or clinical neuroscience. It targets candidates currently working abroad or in industry, and the institution, not the candidate, submits the initial application. The programme runs on a quarterly cycle, with a two-step process: institutional preapproval followed by final approval of the candidate's research proposal.
Details
| Funder | Lundbeck Foundation |
| Budget | DKK 7 mill–DKK 11 mill for up to 4 years |
| Deadline | 22 October 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 4 years |
| Consortium | No - institution leader applies first, then candidate submits research proposal, hosted by a Danish university or hospital |
| Application | 2-stage: institution preapproval by university/hospital leader → candidate submits full research proposal for final approval |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Next round | 2027-01 |
| Eligible countries | DK |
Eligibility & scope
Supports recruitment of neuroscience researchers from abroad or industry to permanent associate/full professor positions at Danish universities or hospitals. Applications and research plans must be submitted in English via the LANAS system; candidate must have been in active research position outside Denmark or in industry for at least 2 years.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers currently working outside Denmark or in industry for at least 2 years
- •Candidates being recruited to a permanent associate or full professor position
- •Danish universities or hospitals seeking to recruit senior neuroscience talent
- •Basic or clinical neuroscience researchers broadly defined
- •Institution leaders willing to sponsor the initial preapproval application
Key Dates
- •Next deadline: 22 October 2026 (quarterly deadlines in 2026: 2 February, 9 April, 13 August, 22 October)
- •Two-stage process: institution leader preapproval, then final approval based on the candidate's research proposal
- •Up to 4-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Secure institutional buy-in early, the institution leader must file the preapproval before the candidate's research proposal can be submitted.
- ✓Confirm the 2-year external work requirement precisely; time spent outside Denmark or in industry is checked against the deadline date.
- ✓Submit through LANAS in English and plan the start date within a year of approval, since late starts can jeopardize the award.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Lundbeck Foundation Start-Up Programme pay?
Grants range from DKK 7M to 11M (about €938,000 to €1.47 million) over up to four years.
Who is eligible for the Lundbeck Foundation Start-Up Programme?
Researchers recruited to a permanent associate or full professor position at a Danish university or hospital, who have worked outside Denmark or in industry for at least 2 years.
How often does the Start-Up Programme accept applications?
It runs quarterly, with 2026 deadlines on 2 February, 9 April, 13 August and 22 October.
Who submits the application for this grant?
The institution leader submits a preapproval first, then the preferred candidate submits the full research proposal for final approval.
Does the Start-Up Programme require a consortium?
No, it does not involve a consortium; it is a two-step institutional recruitment process instead.
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