# Data Science Investigator Programme – Ascending Investigator

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** Up to DKK 14.7 million
**Duration:** Up to 5 years
**Consortium:** No
**Eligible countries:** DK
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/data-science-investigator-programme/
**Last verified:** 1 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For Associate Professors or experienced Assistant Professors with 7–15 years post-PhD. Applicant must be employed and based in Denmark at a university or non-profit research institution. Must contribute to data/computational science education in Denmark. Covers algorithm/method development and/or applications in life science, health, sustainability, agriculture.

## Summary

The Novo Nordisk Foundation's Data Science Investigator Programme, Ascending Investigator funds Associate Professors and experienced Assistant Professors with 7-15 years post-PhD to lead research in data science, AI, and computational science, with up to DKK 14.7 million over five years. Applicants must be employed at a Danish university or non-profit research institution and contribute to data/computational science education in Denmark. The call targets researchers bridging computational methods with life sciences, health, or sustainability applications.

## Who should apply

- Associate Professors or experienced Assistant Professors with 7-15 years post-PhD research experience
- Researchers employed and based at Danish universities or non-profit research institutions
- Data science, AI, or computational science specialists with applications in life sciences, health, or sustainability
- Academics committed to developing data/computational science education in Denmark

## Key dates

- Five-year project duration
- Budget up to DKK 14.7 million per project

## Tips for applicants

- Embedding education contributions is non-negotiable, detail your teaching and training plan; Novo Nordisk prioritises building Denmark's data science workforce.
- Frame your research at the intersection of computational methods and real-world impact in life sciences, health, or sustainability; interdisciplinary fit matters.
- A named mentor or advisory team from industry or applied sectors strengthens implementation credibility for this funder.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the Novo Nordisk Data Science Investigator Programme, Ascending Investigator grant?

Up to DKK 14.7 million per project over five years.

### Who is eligible for the Novo Nordisk Data Science Investigator Programme, Ascending Investigator?

Associate Professors or experienced Assistant Professors with 7-15 years post-PhD, employed and based at a Danish university or non-profit research institution.

### What research areas does the Novo Nordisk Data Science Investigator Programme, Ascending Investigator cover?

Data science, AI, computational science, and their applications in life sciences, health, or sustainability. Applicants must also contribute to data/computational science education in Denmark.

### Can I apply to this grant if I am not based in Denmark?

No, you must be employed and based at a Danish university or non-profit research institution.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/novo-nordisk-foundation-data-science-investigator-programme-ascending-inve-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.