# Novo Nordisk Fondens Pris til Naturfagsundervisere på Pædagoguddannelsen

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** DKK 550,000
**Deadline:** 16 November 2026 (12:00 Copenhagen time)
**Consortium:** No - individual nominee, teacher at a named institution
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-08
**Eligible countries:** DK, FO, GL
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/novo-nordisk-fondens-pris-til-naturfagsundervisere-paa-paedagoguddannelsen/
**Last updated:** 23 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Prize recognizing teachers at university colleges' pedagogue education programmes across the Danish Realm (Rigsfællesskabet), focused on science pedagogy, mathematical awareness and sustainability within early-childhood education specialization. Nomination-based, in Danish.

## Summary

This Novo Nordisk Foundation prize recognizes a teacher at a pedagogy (early childhood education) programme at a university college within Rigsfællesskabet who works on science pedagogy, mathematical awareness or sustainability, awarding DKK 550,000. It is a nomination-based prize rather than an open research grant, so candidates must be put forward rather than submitting their own application. The call runs annually, with the next round expected in August 2027.

## Who should apply

- Teachers at pedagogy (early childhood education) programmes, not researchers submitting grant proposals
- Staff at university colleges within Rigsfællesskabet (Denmark, Greenland, Faroe Islands)
- Individuals with a focus on science pedagogy, mathematical awareness or sustainability teaching
- Nominators such as colleagues, students or institutional leadership rather than self-applicants

## Key dates

- Nomination deadline: 16 November 2026, 12:00 Copenhagen time
- Awarded annually; next round expected August 2027

## Tips for applicants

- Since this is nomination-based, colleagues or institutional leaders should prepare the nomination rather than the candidate applying directly.
- Highlight concrete classroom impact in science pedagogy, mathematical awareness or sustainability rather than research output, as the prize targets teaching practice, not research.
- Nominations should clearly connect the candidate's work to future early childhood educators, since the prize is specific to pedagogy-programme teaching staff.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much money does the Novo Nordisk Fonden Pris til Naturfagsundervisere på Pædagoguddannelsen award?

The prize carries DKK 550,000.

### Who can be nominated for this Novo Nordisk Foundation prize?

Teachers at pedagogy (early childhood education) programmes at university colleges within Rigsfællesskabet (Denmark, Greenland, Faroe Islands) who work on science pedagogy, mathematical awareness or sustainability.

### Can I apply directly for this prize?

No, it is a nomination-based prize rather than a research grant application, so individuals are put forward rather than applying themselves.

### When is the deadline for this prize?

The deadline is 16 November 2026 at 12:00 Copenhagen time.

### Is this prize awarded every year?

Yes, it runs annually, with the next round expected in August 2027.

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