The Lundbeck Foundation is offering a Science Engagement and Communication Grant to support projects in Denmark that aim to enhance public understanding of neuroscience and brain-related disorders. This initiative seeks to bridge the gap between scientific research and society, fostering greater awareness and reducing stigma associated with brain health.
Key Takeaways
- Focus: Neuroscience, brain disorders, and related health research.
- Eligibility: Projects based in Denmark with relevant applicant experience.
- Funding: Supports Science Education Projects (high-school level and above) and Science Communication Projects.
- Deadline: October 9, 2025.
Grant Objectives
The primary goal of the Science Engagement and Communication (SEC) Grant is to promote a better understanding of the brain, the nervous system, and brain disorders. It aims to inform the public, reduce stigma, elucidate the conditions of health research, engage individuals in neuroscience, and attract talent to biomedical and health sciences, particularly in neuroscience-related fields like psychiatry.
Project Categories
The grant supports two distinct types of initiatives:
- Science Education Projects: These projects are designed for high-school students and above, focusing on reinforcing knowledge about the brain and nervous system, and improving comprehension of brain disorders and their consequences. Projects in this category require explicit support from an educational institution.
- Science Communication Projects: These initiatives aim to shed light on health research and advance public understanding of the brain, neurological conditions, and their societal impact. Applicants must clearly demonstrate the connection between their proposed activities and the expected outcomes.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
Applicants and co-applicants must possess the necessary experience for their proposed projects, which must be based in Denmark. Each main applicant is limited to one application per year. Funding will not be provided for projects or events that have already occurred before the grant approval date. Certain activities are excluded from funding, including international science competitions or courses, conference travel, dissemination outside Denmark, pure translation projects, and general mental health or well-being projects lacking a specific neuroscience component.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be assessed based on several factors, including:
- Relevance to neuroscience and science.
- Engagement of the target group.
- Demonstrated demand and need for the project.
- Clarity of the link between activities and expected outcomes.
- Project feasibility and potential challenges.
- Applicant’s experience and commitment.
- Suitability of co-applicants and partners.
- Monitoring, evaluation, and success measures.
- Value for money.
Successful applications will include a detailed project description, budget, applicant CV, and letters of support from relevant institutions and collaborators. The deadline for submissions is October 9, 2025.
