# Project Grants in Nursing Research

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** Up to DKK 600,000 per grant
**Deadline:** 17 September 2026 (14:00 Copenhagen time)
**Duration:** 1-3 years
**Consortium:** No - individual applicant, must be a registered nurse affiliated with a Danish university, hospital or non-profit research institution
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-07
**Eligible countries:** DK
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/project-grants-in-nursing-research/
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For registered nurses conducting nursing research affiliated with a Danish university, hospital or other non-profit research institution. Grant cannot cover the main applicant's own salary; funds 1-3 year projects within DKK 50,000-200,000 per budget year.

## Summary

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Project Grants in Nursing Research fund registered nurses pursuing nursing research projects at Danish universities, hospitals, or non-profit institutions, with grants ranging from DKK 50,000 to DKK 600,000 (€6,700-€80,400) over one to three years. Applicants must hold a guaranteed salary from their host institution; grant funds cannot cover the grantee's own salary. The call is annual with DKK 3 million available across all funded projects.

## Who should apply

- Registered nurses with active research engagement
- Researchers affiliated with Danish universities, hospitals, or non-profit research institutions
- Applicants with guaranteed salary secured for the full project period from their host institution
- Nursing research projects spanning operational, clinical, educational, or health-systems dimensions

## Key dates

- Deadline 17 September 2026 at 2:00pm Copenhagen time
- Single-stage application process
- Project duration: 1-3 years

## Tips for applicants

- Salary exclusion is strict: your host institution salary must be explicitly secured and documented in the application; grant funds are for project costs only.
- DKK 3 million is distributed across all awards in the round, scope your budget realistically and highlight cost-efficiency to strengthen competitiveness.
- Nursing-specific research (outcomes, education, practice innovation, systems) is the priority; frame your question in nursing terms, not generic health science.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much can I request in a Novo Nordisk Foundation nursing research grant?

Between DKK 50,000 and DKK 600,000 (roughly €6,700-€80,400) per project. The foundation distributes DKK 3 million across all funded grants in the annual round.

### Can the grant cover my salary?

No. You must have a guaranteed salary from your host institution for the full project period; grant funds can only support project costs such as staff, equipment, and travel.

### Who is eligible for the Novo Nordisk Foundation nursing research grant?

Registered nurses engaged in nursing research, affiliated with a Danish university, hospital, or non-profit research institution.

### How long can a project run?

Between one and three years.

### When is the deadline for the nursing research grant?

The next deadline is 17 September 2026 at 2:00pm Copenhagen time; the call is annual with the next round expected in July 2027.

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

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