The Lundbeck Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the LF Postdocs 2026 program. This prestigious fellowship supports outstanding early-career scientists in neuroscience or related fields with potential to advance understanding and treatment of nervous system disorders. With funding of up to DKK 3 million over three years, the program aims to strengthen Denmark’s leadership in neuroscience and foster international research collaborations.

Eligibility for the position requires applicants to hold a PhD (or be close to completing one within six months of the deadline) and to have obtained it within the past five years, with allowances for career breaks. Candidates must propose a project involving a change in research environment—either Danish-based researchers conducting 18–36 months abroad with a plan to return, or international researchers moving to Denmark for the project.

The Lundbeck Foundation is one of Denmark’s largest private foundations, dedicated to creating strong impacts in health, research, and education. With a special focus on neuroscience, the Foundation funds pioneering research that advances the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of brain disorders. Beyond research funding, it also supports talent development across all career stages, ensuring Denmark remains at the forefront of biomedical and health sciences.

Application Deadline: November 20, 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: The Lundbeck Foundation

• Department: NA

• Course Level: Postdoctoral Research

• Award: Up to DKK 3 million (DKK 1 million annually for 3 years)

• Access Mode: Online application system

• Number of Awards: Multiple (up to DKK 40 million allocated overall)

• Nationality: Open to both Danish-based and international applicants

• The award can be taken in: Denmark and/or a non-commercial research institution abroad

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities.

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship supports research in any field with potential short- or long-term benefits for neuroscience and/or therapies for nervous system disorders.

• Admissible Criteria:

  • Must hold a PhD or provide documentation of expected PhD completion within six months of the deadline (by May 20, 2026).

  • Must have obtained a PhD less than five years before the application deadline (leave of absence rules apply).

  • Must propose research involving a change in research environment.

  • Applicants may either:

    • Be Denmark-based for at least five years and apply for research abroad (18–36 months) with a plan to return, or

    • Be moving to Denmark from abroad to conduct research in a Danish research institution.

  • Projects must be hosted and managed by a Danish non-commercial research institution.

  • Collaboration with a neuroscience group is required if neither applicant nor host has prior neuroscience experience.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their proposals in English via the Lundbeck Foundation’s application system before the deadline. Required documents include:

• Research project description

• Roadmap to neuroscience and career impact

• Research environment description

• CV and publication list

• Budget

• Letters of support from host research groups and Danish host institution

Benefits

• Funding of up to DKK 3 million over three years for full-time postdoctoral research.

• Salary in accordance with Danish collective agreements (including allowances and pension).

• Additional relocation support:

  • Up to DKK 100,000 for relocation (applicant, partner, and children).

  • Up to DKK 50,000 annually per accompanying child.

• Up to 10% project-related indirect costs for non-university host institutions.

• Opportunities to collaborate internationally and gain new research environment experience.

• Strong mentoring and career development support in neuroscience.

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