# Project Grants for Research within Nutrition Related to CMDs

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** Up to DKK 4 million (DKK 5 million with international co-applicant)
**Deadline:** 8 September 2026 (1:00pm Copenhagen time)
**Duration:** Up to 3 years (extendable to 4 years for PhD stipends)
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-04
**Eligible countries:** DK
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/project-grants-for-research-within-nutrition-related-to-cmds/
**Last verified:** 1 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funds research on nutrition related to cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs), covering prevention, management, and translation of nutritional science. Main applicant must be based at a Danish university, hospital, or non-profit research organisation with at least 50% affiliation. Budget increases to DKK 5M if an international co-applicant is included.

## Summary

Novo Nordisk Foundation's Project Grants for Research within Nutrition Related to CMDs funds research on prevention and management of nutrition-related cardiometabolic diseases, with up to DKK 4 million over up to three years (extendable to four years for PhD stipends). The grant supports Danish researchers conducting fundamental and translational research in nutritional sciences, with a bonus increase to DKK 5 million for projects with an international co-applicant. This annual call emphasises building science capacity in nutrition within Denmark.

## Who should apply

- Danish researchers at academic or research institutions
- Projects on prevention and management of nutrition-related cardiometabolic diseases
- Teams willing to include an international co-applicant to unlock the DKK 5M budget
- Fundamental and translational research teams translating nutritional science into societal impact

## Key dates

- Deadline: 8 September 2026 at 1:00pm Copenhagen time
- Single-stage application
- Project duration: up to three years (extendable to four years for PhD stipends)

## Tips for applicants

- Budget increases from DKK 4M to DKK 5M if your project includes an international co-applicant, plan for a named collaborator early.
- The funder prioritises translation of nutritional science into society; frame the public health or clinical relevance alongside the research question.
- Annual cycle with the next round expected in April 2027; if you miss this deadline, plan for spring 2027 to allow time for revision.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does Novo Nordisk Foundation provide for nutrition research grants?

Up to DKK 4 million per grant over up to three years; the budget increases to DKK 5 million if the project includes an international co-applicant.

### Who is eligible to apply for this nutrition grant?

Researchers based at Danish academic or research institutions working on prevention and management of nutrition-related cardiometabolic diseases.

### What is the deadline for the Novo Nordisk nutrition grant?

The deadline is 8 September 2026 at 1:00pm Copenhagen time, and the call runs annually with the next round expected in April 2027.

### Can I extend the project duration beyond three years?

Yes, projects can be extended to four years if they include PhD stipends.

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