# PhD Scholarships in Nursing Research

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** Up to DKK 2.83M per grant
**Deadline:** 17 September 2026 (2:00pm Copenhagen time)
**Duration:** 3 years (full-time equivalent; project may span 3–5 years)
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-07
**Eligible countries:** DK
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/phd-scholarships-in-nursing-research/
**Last verified:** 5 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Applicant must be a registered nurse with a master's degree. Research must be conducted at a university, hospital, or non-profit research institution in Denmark. Applicant must enrol as a PhD student at a Danish university within one year of receiving the grant. Already-initiated PhD projects are not eligible. Full-time 3-year project required; budget must be exactly DKK 2.83M.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/novo-nordisk-foundation-phd-scholarships-in-nursing-research-2026-09) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.