# Novo Nordisk Foundation NERD Programme 2026

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** Up to DKK 16M (~€2.1M)
**Deadline:** 1 May 2026 (Expected deadline spring 2026 (check NORMA). Natural/technical sciences with life science/health/sustainability applications. Anonymous first-stage review. Min 5y, max 6y. Annual PI portfolio must not exceed DKK 4M.)
**Duration:** 5-6 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Application (anonymous Stage 1) → Stage 2 with CV → Decision
**TRL:** 1-2
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** Spring 2027
**Eligible countries:** DK
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/new-exploratory-research-and-discovery-nerd-programme-2026/
**Last verified:** 29 March 2026

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/nnf-nerd-programme-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.