LF Ascending Investigator

The LF Ascending Investigator grant supports talented and established scientists to further develop their careers through support of research that may result in a better fundamental understanding of the brain and/or improved prevention, diagnosis and treatment of brain and nervous-system diseases. The program aims to make Denmark leading in neuroscience research by funding relevant biomedical, health, clinical and other sciences at Danish universities and university hospitals. The grant supports frontline basic, translational or clinical research with potential impact on neuroscience, including basic understanding of the brain and prevention, diagnosis and treatment of brain and nervous-system diseases. Applicants must be experienced and independent researchers with a demonstrated ability to conduct original research at a high international level, either as a permanent/tenured or tenure-track staff member at a university, or in an equivalent position at a university hospital in Denmark. The program particularly encourages diversity and international collaboration, offering additional funding for substantial international collaboration involving exchange of scientific personnel.