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Any field of neuroscience and those from other disciplines with an interest in neuroscience
Early to mid-career scientists (from postdocs to junior faculty) working in Denmark
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The Lundbeck Foundation Investigator Network
An initiative designed to strengthen Danish neuroscience by connecting people and disciplines.
What is LFIN?
The Lundbeck Foundation Investigator Network (LFIN) will consist of approximately 40 early to mid-career scientists (from postdocs to junior faculty) working in Denmark and in any field of neuroscience (from basic to clinical). The network also includes investigators working in other disciplines who are keen to apply their expertise to a neuroscience research question. More information about LFIN can be found here:
LFIN - The Lundbeck Foundation Investigator Network | Lundbeckfonden
What is the purpose LFIN?
The network has two main goals:
- Develop new areas of multidisciplinary neuroscience research in Denmark.
- Help young investigators realise their scientific potential.
To realise these goals, LFIN will engage in initiatives that foster the development of working relationships among network members that span scientific institutions and disciplines in Denmark. Members of LFIN will also receive training in topics that are relevant for their career and personal development.
What are the incentives to join LFIN?
- LFIN will foster the establishment of collaborations and relationships enabling network members to tackle new neuroscience research questions requiring a multidisciplinary approach.
- LFIN members will be eligible to apply for dedicated seed funding to support collaborative and interdisciplinary projects within the network.
- Members will receive training related to their scientific career. The nature of the training will be chosen by LFIN members. Examples of training could include workshops on grant writing, giving job talks, lab leadership and management, commercialisation of ideas, non-academic career paths, public engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- LFIN members will organise scientific meetings enabling network members to engage with the broader national and international neuroscience community.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for people with a passion for science, sociability, and a willingness to take the initiative in driving LFINs success- through active participation.
LFIN members participate in two two-day meetings per year. One meeting focusses on soft skills and career training, and the other meeting takes the form of a scientific conference with a neuroscience focus. LFIN members also arrange scientific outreach events throughout the year for the public.
We believe that diversity is key to LFIN’s success. We therefore encourage applications from those working in diverse disciplines, academic institutions in Denmark, and diverse personal backgrounds.
Composition and tenure
The network will consist of approximately 40 members. Network membership will last for four years, and 15 new members will be recruited every two years.
How much will it cost to be a member of LFIN?
LFIN members will cover costs of travel to and from the network meetings. All other costs associated with network activities will be covered by the Lundbeck Foundation.
LFIN’s ethos
Network members should actively participate in setting the network’s agenda, direction and activities. LFIN should be run for and by the network members themselves.
Nominate yourself to become an LFIN member
To apply to be part of LFIN please provide:
- Statement of motivation- why do you want to join the network?
- Statement of your research interests and expertise
- CV
- Publication list
- Letter of support. In the case of postdoctoral researchers this should come from your current supervisor.
The self-nomination should be in English and submitted in via the Lundbeck Foundation’s application system. After you log on click on “Nominate” and choose “LF Investigator Network membership 2024”.
Any material submitted after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.
Deadline for nomination: Tuesday April 9, 2024 - 13:00 CET
Expected notification about membership: June 2024.
You are welcome to contact Senior Scientific Programme Manager Anette Høye (ah@lundbeckfonden.com) or Senior Scientific Programme Manager Line Vilbrad Kristensen (lvk@lundbeckfonden.com) if you have any questions regarding your nomination.