Nominate a candidate for The Brain Prize 2027
Nominations open May 1 - September 1, 2026
The Brain Prize is an international award, given in recognition of pioneering contributions to any field of neuroscience, from basic to clinical.
- The world's largest neuroscience research prize
- Awarded annually by the Lundbeck Foundation
- Anyone can nominate a candidate for The Brain Prize
- Nominations are submitted through an online system
Who can nominate?
To be considered for The Brain Prize, candidates must be nominated by others. Anyone can submit a nomination.
Eligibility criteria
Neuroscientists of any nationality, working in any country, and in any field of neuroscience are eligible for The Brain Prize. Candidate must be research active, and only candidates nominated by others will be considered for The Brain Prize. Self-nominations are not accepted.
How to nominate
The nomination window is open from 1 May to 1 September each year. To ensure the nomination is complete and valid, please carefully follow the instructions below and make sure to provide all information requested in the form.
- All nominations must be submitted electronically and in English.
- The name, title, degree, affiliation, e-mail address, and gender of the nominee must be provided.
- The nomination requires a statement about the achievement for which the nomination is made (max 1,500 characters).
- The nomination also requires a separate statement about the specific contribution of each nominee to the achievement (max 5,000 characters per nominee).
- Up to 10 key publications for each nominee can be provided.
- The number of citations and h-index for each nominee is optional.
All nominations are retained and automatically considered for The Brain Prize for a period of five years after the initial submission. All information is retained in compliance with GDPR regulations.
Click to access the Lundbeck Foundation online submission system.
Purpose
The Brain Prize is a celebration of outstanding achievements in neuroscience and the scientists behind them. It serves to raise awareness of the winners, their science, and their field of research, to inspire future generations of scientists, and to promote a greater appreciation of the importance of brain research, its challenges, and breakthroughs.
Selection process
Recipients of The Brain Prize are selected from the pool of nominated candidates by The Brain Prize selection committee, and independent panel consisting of 10 leading scientists from all over the world and from a variety of fields within basic, translational and clinical neuroscience.
The Brain Prize selection process
Submit a nomination
Create and submit your nomination through the online submission system. Nominations must be submitted by 1 September 2026
FAQ
Can I nominate multiple people?
Yes, multiple candidates who have contributed to a topic can be nominated within a single nomination.
Can I edit a nomination submitted in previous years?
No, existing nominations cannot be edited. It is fine to reuse text from a previous nomination, but a new form must be submitted each year.
Can I submit multiple nominations in one year?
Yes, you may submit multiple nominations for different topics and candidates.
Who cannot nominate?
Employees of the Lundbeck Foundation, and members of the Lundbeck Foundation Board and Brain Prize selection committee may not nominate a candidate for The Brain Prize. Otherwise, anyone may submit a nomination.