# Project Grants in Bioscience and Basic Biomedicine

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** DKK 1M–4.5M per grant (total pool DKK 104M)
**Deadline:** 1 September 2026 (14:00 Copenhagen time)
**Duration:** 1–3 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-06
**Eligible countries:** DK
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/projektstoette-i-biovidenskab-og-basal-biomedicin/
**Last verified:** 22 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open to research leaders (junior, mid-career, established) at universities, hospitals, or non-profit research institutions in Denmark. Covers molecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics, genetics, pharmacology, and related bioscience/basic biomedicine fields. DKK 12M earmarked for the strategic theme 'Microbiota-host interactions'. Research typically conducted in animal, cellular/subcellular, or in silico systems.

## Summary

The Novo Nordisk Foundation's Project Grants in Bioscience and Basic Biomedicine fund research across molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, bioinformatics, and pharmacology, with grants of DKK 1-4.5M for one to three years. The call is open to junior, mid-career, and established research leaders at Danish universities, hospitals, and non-profit research institutions. DKK 12M of the total pool is earmarked for microbiota-host interactions, and the foundation runs this call annually.

## Who should apply

- Junior, mid-career, or established research leaders across all experience levels
- Researchers based at Danish universities, hospitals, or non-profit research institutions
- Projects in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, bioinformatics, or pharmacology
- Research conducted in animal, cellular, subcellular, or computational systems
- Applicants with strong track records in basic biomedicine and bioscience

## Key dates

- Deadline: 1 September 2026, 14:00 Copenhagen time
- Single-stage application process
- Project duration: 1-3 years

## Tips for applicants

- DKK 12M of the total pool is reserved for microbiota-host interactions projects; if your research falls into this strategic theme, emphasize the fit explicitly.
- The call accepts junior through established researchers, so clearly position your independence and track record relative to your career stage.
- Single-stage review is relatively quick; focus on scientific rigor and feasibility over lengthy supporting material.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the Novo Nordisk Foundation Project Grant in Bioscience pay?

Grants range from DKK 1 million to DKK 4.5 million, with a total pool of DKK 104 million available.

### Who is eligible for the Novo Nordisk Foundation Project Grant in Bioscience?

Research leaders at all career stages, junior, mid-career, and established, at Danish universities, hospitals, or non-profit research institutions.

### What research areas does the Novo Nordisk Foundation Project Grant cover?

Molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, bioinformatics, pharmacology, and related bioscience and basic biomedicine fields.

### Is there a strategic priority within the Novo Nordisk Foundation Project Grant?

Yes, DKK 12 million is earmarked specifically for research on microbiota-host interactions.

### How long is a Novo Nordisk Foundation Project Grant?

Project duration is 1-3 years.

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