Deadline: 05-Feb-2026
The Lundbeck Foundation Scientific Enrichment Prize recognizes researchers in Denmark who have actively enriched scientific environments through diversity, inclusivity, and creative collaboration in biomedical, health, and clinical sciences. Winners receive DKK 100,000 and are celebrated for fostering interdisciplinary approaches, supporting underrepresented groups, and enhancing research culture. Nominations are open to colleagues or collaborators, but self-nomination is not permitted.
Overview
The Lundbeck Foundation Scientific Enrichment Prize honors researchers who have made significant contributions to improving the scientific environment, particularly in biomedical, health, and clinical sciences. The award focuses on efforts that enhance diversity in approaches, disciplines, backgrounds, and collaboration, fostering a more creative, inclusive, and innovative research culture.
Purpose of the Prize
The Prize aims to:
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Recognize individuals who actively enrich scientific environments.
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Promote inclusive, diverse, and collaborative approaches to research.
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Encourage interdisciplinary work and creative problem-solving in biomedical and clinical sciences.
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Inspire other researchers to adopt diversity and openness in their groups, departments, or institutions.
Key Benefits
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Monetary award of DKK 100,000.
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Public recognition for contributions to research culture and inclusivity.
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Acknowledgment of leadership in fostering collaboration, diversity, and creativity.
Who Is Eligible?
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Researchers employed at a Danish research institution at the time of the award.
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Candidates who have taken concrete steps to enrich scientific culture, such as:
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Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Encouraging inclusion across gender, nationality, career stage, or scientific methods.
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Creating a supportive, open, and collaborative research environment.
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Important Notes:
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Nominations are accepted from colleagues or collaborators, not from self-nominations.
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The Prize celebrates both scientific and cultural contributions, not only discoveries.
Why It Matters
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Promotes diversity in science beyond demographics, including methodology, discipline, and collaboration styles.
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Strengthens research environments, making them more innovative and adaptive.
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Encourages leadership in inclusion, inspiring other researchers to adopt similar practices.
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Supports sustainable, creative, and high-quality biomedical research.
How to Nominate / How It Works
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Identify a candidate employed at a Danish research institution who has enriched their scientific environment.
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Prepare a nomination highlighting contributions to diversity, collaboration, and innovation.
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Submit the nomination to the Lundbeck Foundation, adhering to their deadlines and guidelines.
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The Foundation evaluates candidates based on impact on scientific culture, inclusivity, and research innovation.
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The winner receives DKK 100,000 and formal recognition.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Attempting self-nomination (not permitted).
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Focusing only on scientific output without demonstrating enrichment of research culture.
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Ignoring evidence of inclusive or interdisciplinary leadership.
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Submitting nominations for candidates not affiliated with a Danish institution.
FAQ
1. Who can nominate a candidate?
Anyone familiar with the candidate’s work, such as colleagues, collaborators, or supervisors. Self-nomination is not allowed.
2. Who is eligible to receive the Prize?
Researchers employed at a Danish research institution who have enriched the scientific environment through diversity and collaboration.
3. What is the monetary value of the Prize?
DKK 100,000 is awarded to the recipient.
4. What areas of research are considered?
Primarily biomedical, health, and clinical sciences, but the focus is on contributions to research culture.
5. What types of contributions are recognized?
Interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering inclusion across gender, nationality or career stage, and creating a creative and open research environment.
6. Can international researchers be nominated?
Only if they are employed at a Danish research institution at the time of the award.
7. Does the Prize recognize scientific discoveries?
Yes, but the primary emphasis is on enrichment of the research environment and inclusive practices, not only discoveries.
Conclusion
The Lundbeck Foundation Scientific Enrichment Prize celebrates researchers who transform the scientific landscape through inclusive, creative, and interdisciplinary approaches. By rewarding those who foster diversity and innovation in biomedical and health sciences, the Prize encourages a more collaborative, equitable, and innovative research culture in Denmark.
For more information, visit The Lundbeck Foundation.