# Efteruddannelsespulje 2027/28

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** Up to DKK 30 million
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage; results notified December 2026 by lottery and coverage criteria
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2026-08
**Eligible countries:** DK
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/efteruddannelsespulje/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports Danish primary and secondary school teachers (public or private) in STEM/natural science subjects to attend short continuing education courses in school year 2027/28. Individual applications only (one per teacher per year), with prior approval from school principal. Covers course fee, up to 5 course days (substitute cover), and 3 development days. Proposals must be in Danish; Danish institutions only.

## Summary

The Efteruddannelsespulje (Continuing Education Fund) supports Danish STEM and natural science teachers in primary and secondary schools to pursue short professional development courses during the 2027/28 school year. Up to DKK 30 million funds course fees, substitute cover for up to five course days, and three development days per teacher. Individual teachers may apply once per year with prior approval from their school principal.

## Who should apply

- Danish primary or secondary school teachers in STEM or natural science subjects
- Educators at publicly or privately funded Danish schools
- Teachers seeking short professional development courses during 2027/28
- Applicants with written approval from their school principal before submission

## Key dates

- Application deadline 27 October 2026
- Single-stage application process
- Results notified December 2026 by lottery and coverage criteria

## Tips for applicants

- Applications must be submitted in Danish and target Danish institutions only; translation or non-Danish institutional affiliation will disqualify.
- Secure written principal approval before submitting; the application cannot proceed without it, and this step often delays submission.
- The fund operates by lottery and coverage criteria after December, avoid over-reliance on a strong proposal narrative alone; clarity on course choice and institutional fit matters more.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the Efteruddannelsespulje?

Danish primary and secondary school teachers in STEM or natural science subjects at public or private schools. One application per teacher per year with prior written approval from the school principal.

### What does the Efteruddannelsespulje cover?

Course fees, substitute cover for up to five course days, and three development days for the teacher attending the continuing education course.

### When is the deadline for the Efteruddannelsespulje?

The 2027/28 call has a deadline of 27 October 2026. The next call typically opens in August, October 2026.

### How are Efteruddannelsespulje grants awarded?

Results are determined by lottery and coverage criteria, with notification in December 2026. Budget covers eligible applicants to the extent of the fund's capacity.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/novo-nordisk-foundation-efteruddannelsespulje-2027-28-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.