LUNDBECK FOUNDATION 2013 ANNUAL REPORT
Anne-Marie Engel, Director of Research
The Lundbeck Foundation annually grants DKK 400-500 million to make a significant difference to people’s health and lives. In 2013, the Foundation has supported outstanding researchers in the biomedical and natural sciences to strengthen Danish related research of the highest international quality. Furthermore, the Foundation supports research and projects aiming at enhancing the quality of teaching and communicating science and research.
Grants by category since 2008
DKK million
Regular
Personal
Strategic
Lundbeckfond Emerge
600 500
204
120
74 300 200 100
The Foundation also supports activities designed to promote the interest in and awareness of research into biomedicine and natural sciences, both within the educational system and among the general population.
16
400
95
100
30
50
203
190
2008
2009
80
8 82
72
123 126
230
228
223 160
0 2010
2011
2012
Young researchers are a particular priority, but the Foundation still seeks to support particularly outstanding researchers throughout their careers. The Lundbeck Foundation aims to motivate, inspire and acknowledge research talents, for example by awarding personal grants and honorary prizes.
2013
Focus areas
Finally, Lundbeckfond Emerge supports early commercialisation of new research from Danish universities and Brain Prize Awardees.
Grants 2013 The total sum awarded in 2013 was DKK 376 million, and only lower than DKK 400 million for timing reasons. A very large proportion of the funds that the Lundbeck Foundation grants for research covers the salaries of researchers at different stages of their careers. The grants awarded in 2013 covered wages equivalent to 621 researchers at all stages of their careers, from scholarships to senior researchers, as well as technical staff.
The Foundation supports high-quality Danish related research projects within all biomedical research fields, but if of similar quality the Foundation prioritizes high-quality projects in neuroscience, psychiatry, and allergology/immune modulation as well as pre-hospital treatment.
Regular grants Regular grants included biomedical and natural science projects, as well as projects focusing on education and science communication.
The internationalization of Danish research is promoted via the funding of partnerships and exchange programmes involving leading Danish and international research teams.
Regular grants accounted for DKK 160 million, of which DKK 128 million went to biomedical research projects: 80 % in basic research and 20 % in clinical research. DKK 20 million
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