Visiting Professorships

Background

The Lundbeck Foundation’s ambition is to make Denmark leading in neuroscience research by funding relevant biomedical, health, clinical and other sciences in Denmark. The goal is to foster world-class research at Danish universities and Danish university hospitals. International collaboration is one of the best ways to elevate the Danish research environment and strengthen the career path of the researchers involved.

The Lundbeck Foundation believes that diversity strengthens science and for this reason diversity, including, but not limited to, gender and ethnic origin, is encouraged. We especially encourage scientists from groups that have been traditionally under-represented in academia, including women and scientists of diverse ethnic backgrounds, to apply.

Research theme

The research should be within the field of basic or clinical neuroscience, or science with clear relevance to or potential benefit for neuroscience. The term ‘neuroscience’ is used here in its broadest sense, hence including medical, technical, natural and social sciences as well as humanities.

Who can apply?

Biomedical research leaders - full or associate professors - at Danish non-commercial research institutions, who plan to invite an international colleague to Denmark.

Which proposals are eligible?

The visit must be of mutual benefit to your and your Danish research group’s/department’s research activities as well as the guest's. The entire grant must be managed by a Danish non-commercial research institution. 

How much 

You can apply for up to DKK 500,000 per grant for a period of two to six months. The grant covers additional documented expenses associated with the visit, eg travel, accommodation, running costs, technical support, but not salary for the visiting professor. 

How to apply 

You must submit your application, written in English, via Lundbeck Foundation’s applicationssystem. 

The application must include the following:

• Research plan for the stay in Denmark.
• Description of the collaborative project.
• An explanation of the visiting professor’s scientific qualifications.
• Statement explaining how the visiting professorship will strengthen the research at your Danish institution/department. 
• Publication list and CV for applicant and visiting professor.
• Budget. The applied budget must be approved by your Danish institution.

Please see the application form for further requirements and details.

You are welcome to contact Senior Grant Manager Ulla Jakobsen (uj@lundbeckfonden.com) if you have any questions regarding your application.
 

Evaluation Process

The assessment process has one step. All applications are reviewed for eligibility by the Foundation’s Grants & Prizes Department and assessed involving members of the foundation board.

The evaluation will be based on:

• The scientific quality of the proposed project (originality, state of the art, impact and feasibility).
• The qualifications of the visiting professor.
• The scientific competences and facilities of the host environment.
• The feasibility of the proposed collaborative project.

• The benefit for Danish research