# Project Grants for research within Plant Science, Agriculture and Food Biotechnology

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** Up to DKK 4.3 million
**Deadline:** 20 August 2026 (2:00pm Copenhagen time)
**Duration:** 1–3 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-06
**Eligible countries:** DK, SE, NO, FI, IS
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/project-grants-for-research-within-plant-science-agriculture-and-food-biotechnology/
**Last verified:** 29 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open to research leaders (junior/non-tenured, mid-career, established) at institutions in Nordic countries including Denmark. Focus on plant science, agriculture, food biotechnology, and biotechnology-based synthesis and production.

## Summary

Novo Nordisk Foundation Project Grants for Plant Science, Agriculture and Food Biotechnology fund research leaders across the Nordic region with up to DKK 4.3 million per project. The call is open to junior, mid-career, and established researchers at institutions in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland working on biotechnology-based synthesis and production, food, and agriculture. This is an annual programme with single-stage evaluation.

## Who should apply

- Research leaders at any career stage: junior/non-tenured, mid-career, or established/professor level
- Researchers based at institutions in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, or Iceland
- Projects focused on biotechnology-based synthesis and production in plant science, agriculture, or food
- Applicants applying through the Norma portal

## Key dates

- Deadline 20 August 2026 at 14:00 Copenhagen time
- Single-stage application and evaluation
- Annual call; next round expected June 2027

## Tips for applicants

- Applications are submitted via the Norma portal; verify your institution's access and prepare portal credentials early.
- This call explicitly welcomes research leaders at all tenure stages, including junior and non-tenured researchers, institutional affiliation matters more than seniority.
- Biotechnology-based solutions are a core strategic focus; position your plant science or agri-biotech work within synthesis, production, or food application contexts.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much can I request in a Novo Nordisk Foundation plant science project grant?

Up to DKK 4.3 million per project.

### Who is eligible for Novo Nordisk Foundation project grants in plant science and agriculture?

Research leaders at any career stage (junior, mid-career, or established) based at institutions in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, or Iceland.

### What is the deadline for the Novo Nordisk Foundation plant science grant?

20 August 2026 at 14:00 Copenhagen time, with single-stage evaluation.

### What research topics does this Novo Nordisk Foundation call support?

Biotechnology-based synthesis and production, food biotechnology, and agricultural research within the Nordic region.

### Is the Novo Nordisk Foundation plant science grant recurring?

Yes, it is an annual call with the next round expected in June 2027.

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