# Inter-SUSTAIN Part 2

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** DKK 1M–5M per project; up to DKK 75M total for Parts 1 & 2
**Duration:** 1–3 years
**Application:** Single stage; applications screened by NNF for eligibility, then evaluated by Committee on Clinical and Translational Medicine
**Frequency:** One-off
**Eligible countries:** DK, FI, IS, NO, SE, GB
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/inter-sustain-part-2-for-researchers/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open competition for established independent researchers (not students, postdocs, or database custodians) anchored at a university, hospital, or non-profit in the Nordics or UK. Projects must focus on CMD, infectious disease, or regenerative medicine using data from a shortlisted database. Main applicant salary cannot be covered. A letter of commitment from the database custodian is required.

## Summary

Inter-SUSTAIN Part 2 is a one-off competition from Novo Nordisk Foundation offering DKK 1-5 million per project (up to DKK 75 million total across Parts 1 and 2) for established independent researchers to conduct translational research on cardiometabolic disease, infectious disease, or regenerative medicine using pre-approved databases. The call is open to researchers based at universities, hospitals, or non-profits in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, or the UK, and will run multiple deadlines over a three-year window.

## Who should apply

- Established independent researchers with a track record of leading research teams
- Researchers based at universities, hospitals, or non-profit research institutions in the Nordic region or UK
- Projects focused on cardiometabolic disease, infectious disease, or regenerative medicine
- Teams committed to using data from an Inter-SUSTAIN shortlisted database and obtaining a custodian letter of commitment
- Researchers not covering their own salary from the grant budget

## Key dates

- Up to three calls over a three-year period; specific deadline dates not yet published
- Single-stage application and evaluation process
- Project duration 1-3 years

## Tips for applicants

- A letter of commitment from the database custodian is mandatory; secure this before submission.
- Novo Nordisk Foundation prioritises translational science bridging basic discovery and clinical/societal impact; frame your research use of data with clear endpoints in mind.
- Main applicant salary is not an eligible cost; budget for co-investigators and support staff instead.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does Inter-SUSTAIN Part 2 offer per project?

Up to DKK 1-5 million per project, with a total pool of up to DKK 75 million shared across Parts 1 and 2.

### Who can apply for Inter-SUSTAIN Part 2?

Established independent researchers based at universities, hospitals, or non-profits in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, or the UK.

### What research areas does Inter-SUSTAIN Part 2 fund?

Projects focused on cardiometabolic disease, infectious disease, or regenerative medicine that use data from a shortlisted Inter-SUSTAIN database.

### Is a database custodian letter required for Inter-SUSTAIN Part 2?

Yes, applicants must submit a letter of commitment from the database custodian confirming access and data governance.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/novo-nordisk-foundation-inter-sustain-part-2-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.