LEO Foundation Dr Abildgaard Fellowships: 5‑Year Grants for Emerging Skin Research Leaders

Overview

The LEO Foundation Dr Abildgaard Fellowships offer substantial five-year grants of DKK 12 million to emerging research leaders in skin science. These fellowships aim to support researchers in establishing or expanding their independent research groups at Danish institutions, fostering innovation and advancing the understanding of skin biology and diseases.

Benefits

• Grants of DKK 12 million awarded over a five-year period.
• Funding to establish or expand an independent research group.
• Support for ambitious and creative research in dermatology and skin science.
• Funds can cover personnel costs, equipment, publications, and other research-related expenses.
• A career-defining opportunity to lead ground-breaking research and build research teams.

Eligibility

The program targets talented, emerging research leaders (Danish and international) with 2-8 years of research experience post-doctorate. Candidates must be committed to conducting their main research activities at a Danish university, hospital, or nonprofit research institution and must be ready to propose innovative, high-impact research in skin biology or disease.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted annually via the LEO Foundation’s grant portal. Consult the application guide for detailed instructions, eligibility criteria, and evaluation procedures. Learn more and apply through the provided link.

Deadline

19 March 2026 at 16:00 CEST