LEO Pharma Research Foundation

LEO Pharma Research Foundation was established in 1947 by LEO Pharma's owner at the time, manufacturer Knud Abildgaard, in memory of the founder of the company, pharmacist August Kongsted.

The LEO Pharma Research Foundation (previously called "Løvens Kemiske Fabriks Forskningsfond") has supported research within medicine, chemistry, biology and pharmacy throughout the years. The LEO Pharma Research Foundation is completely separate from the LEO Foundation as well as the rest of LEO Pharma and has its own board.

In 2008 LEO Pharma Research Foundation established two new awards. Once a year, a Gold award (DKK 1,000,000) and a Silver award (DKK 500,000) are given to talented and committed young researchers in recognition of their exceptional contribution to science.

It is not possible to apply for grants or make nominations to the LEO Pharma Research Foundation as the foundation selects candidates for the awards.