LEO Foundation is a major Denmark-based health research funder dedicated almost entirely to curing skin diseases and advancing dermatology. It backs high-quality basic, clinical, and translational skin research worldwide, while also investing in strategic initiatives, young investigator development, scientific networking, and public education to strengthen the broader skin-research ecosystem. Its distinctive approach combines very large research awards with targeted programs for emerging leaders, collaboration, and science communication.
Makes large, programmatic grants through recurring calls announced on an ongoing basis; award sizes range from smaller networking/education grants to very large strategic and fellowship awards, including some multi-million-dollar commitments. Support is highly structured by program and geography, with separate calls for worldwide research, Denmark-based fellowships, and regional young-researcher awards.
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Watch the relevant program page for rolling call announcements and exact deadlines, since dates vary by grant type. Match your proposal to the specific call language, and note that some programs are worldwide while others require Danish affiliation or are region-specific; research fellowships in particular are aimed at emerging leaders at Danish institutions.
Current and upcoming funding from LEO Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: For researchers and students in the skin research community; supports activities that foster networking and collaboration.
Deadline: Round-based calls; next deadline shown is 4 June 2026 (4pm CEST).
Who can apply: For skin researchers seeking a temporary research placement in a foreign research environment; intended to strengthen collaboration between Danish and international skin research communities.
Deadline: Round-based calls; next deadline shown is 4 June 2026 (4pm CEST).
Who can apply: Supports the best dermatology research projects worldwide.
Deadline: Round-based calls with multiple yearly deadlines; next deadline shown is 25 August 2026 (4pm CEST).
Who can apply: Supports initiatives within the fields of medicine, chemistry and pharmacy, and science awareness activities related to skin and skin diseases.
Deadline: Round-based calls with multiple yearly deadlines; next deadline shown is 22 September 2026 (4pm CEST).
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