LF Early-Career Clinician Scientist

Grants that let MD PhDs remain actively involved in health research alongside clinical specialisation. Projects within health research may be based at hospitals or non-commercial research institutions in Denmark or abroad, with the entire grant managed by a Danish main host. Grants range from DKK 800,000 to DKK 2.5 million over up to five years and may cover staff and non-staff project costs, but not PhD salaries; stays abroad of 12 months or more can add a DKK 100,000 relocation lump sum and child support. The Foundation is allocating up to DKK 30 million to the 2027 call.

MD (cand.med.) with a PhD, or a PhD expected within six months of the deadline (by 19 May 2027, confirmed by the main supervisor); completed clinical internship (KBU); either not yet in a specialisation programme but intending to enter one within two years of project start, or enrolled with at least one year left at project start. 100% research in the first grant year, then at least 20% research and 20% clinical duties. A Danish main host manages the grant; applicants should hold or obtain Danish MD authorisation within the first two years.