# Project Grants in the Natural and Technical Sciences 2026

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** Up to DKK 4 million per grant
**Deadline:** 3 September 2026 (2:00pm Copenhagen time)
**Duration:** 1–3 years (extendable to 4 years for PhD fellowship)
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-06
**Eligible countries:** DK
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/project-grants-in-the-natural-and-technical-sciences-2026/
**Last verified:** 14 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Fundamental research in natural and technical sciences (physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, engineering) with potential applications in life science, health or sustainability. PI must have ≥80% affiliation to a Danish university or non-profit research institution; applicant's own salary must be covered from other sources. PhD student applications not accepted. Call opens 19 June 2026.

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