# PREPARE Grants for Educational Developments at Universities 2026

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** Up to DKK 20 million per university (varies by institution)
**Consortium:** Optional — joint projects possible with 2+ universities; single-university projects also eligible
**Application:** 2-stage: Phase I (university-level selection) → Phase II (external peer-review and NNF evaluation)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** DK
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/prepare-grants-for-educational-developments-at-universities-2026/
**Last verified:** 7 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open to assistant, associate, or full professors with permanent, tenure-track, or project-duration contracts at universities in the Danish Realm. Covers digital development, research infrastructure, and content upgrades for natural, technical, and health science educations aligned with NNF 2030 strategy. Primary target group: bachelor and master students. Requires support letter from pro-dean or equivalent educational leader.

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