Call for Nominations: Talent Prize (Denmark)

The LF Talent Prize is awarded to five scientists under the age of 30 (rules for leave of absence apply) who have made or contributed to original discoveries leading to the advancement of science, resulting in a better understanding, or improvement, of health and biomedical sciences in the broadest sense.

Talent can manifest itself in many ways and a Talent Prize winner may also have contributed to the dissemination of science and/or bringing discoveries to lives.

The Lundbeck Foundation believes that diversity strengthens science, and it is therefore important that they receive nominations for as many qualified nominees as possible, from all backgrounds. Talent is diverse and they want to celebrate different pathways towards establishing a scientific career.

Prize Information

• The prize is DKK 300.000. The amount is split between a personal prize of DKK 100.00 and DKK 200.000 for research activities.

How do they find all talents?

• Diversity is important to The Lundbeck Foundation. Therefore, they encourage the nominators to be aware of all talents. Individual research institutions and units are encouraged to nominate more than one candidate; they strongly encourage and expect diversity among the nominees.

Who can nominate?

• Nominations are accepted from leading scientists (group leaders) at Danish universities, hospitals or other research institutions. A candidate cannot self-nominate.

Who can be nominated?

• Scientists under 30 (the nomination deadline is the cut-off date). Note that rules for leave of absence apply.
• The nominee must be working with scientific research that contributes to a better understanding or improvement of health and biomedical sciences in the broadest sense.
• Recipients of the Talent Prize must be conducting research at a Danish research institution at the time of the award. Previous nominees may be re-nominated if they still meet the eligibility criteria.

For more information, visit The Lundbeck Foundation.