# Projektstøtte i biovidenskab og basal biomedicin

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** DKK 1M–4.5M per grant; total call budget DKK 104M (DKK 12M reserved for strategic theme)
**Duration:** 1–3 years
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** DK
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/projektstoette-i-biovidenskab-og-basal-biomedicin/
**Last verified:** 29 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports fundamental research in bioscience and basic biomedicine (molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, pharmacology, etc.) relevant to human health and disease. Applicant and administrating institution must be a university, hospital, or non-profit research institution in Denmark. DKK 12M earmarked for the strategic theme 'Microbiota-host interactions: from molecular mechanisms to their role in physiology'.

## Summary

Novo Nordisk Foundation's Projektstøtte i biovidenskab og basal biomedicin funds fundamental research in bioscience and basic biomedicine (molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, pharmacology) with grants between DKK 1-4.5 million (approximately €134,000-€603,000) over 1-3 years. The call targets researchers at Danish universities, hospitals, and non-profit research institutions. DKK 12 million of the total DKK 104 million call budget is reserved for a strategic theme on microbiota-host interactions.

## Who should apply

- Researchers at Danish universities, hospitals, or non-profit research institutions
- Fundamental bioscience and basic biomedicine focus (molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, pharmacology)
- Projects with relevance to human health and disease
- Applicants interested in the strategic microbiota-host interactions theme may access additional funding

## Key dates

- Annual call; 2026 guidelines available (verify exact deadline on Novo Nordisk Foundation website)
- 1-3 year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- The strategic microbiota-host interactions theme carries dedicated funding (DKK 12M); proposals aligned with this focus have a separate, less competitive pool.
- Anchoring your proposal to human health relevance strengthens it, the foundation prioritises disease or health-related outcomes over pure mechanism-driven work.
- Host-institution eligibility is strict: confirm your institution (university, hospital, or registered non-profit) is formally recognised before investing application effort.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding is available through Novo Nordisk Foundation's Projektstøtte in biovidenskab og basal biomedicin?

Grants range from DKK 1 million to DKK 4.5 million per project. DKK 12 million of the total call budget is reserved for the strategic theme on microbiota-host interactions.

### How long can a project run under this Novo Nordisk Foundation call?

Projects may run for 1 to 3 years.

### Who is eligible to apply to Novo Nordisk Foundation's Projektstøtte i biovidenskab og basal biomedicin?

Researchers based at Danish universities, hospitals, or non-profit research institutions are eligible.

### What research areas does Novo Nordisk Foundation support in this call?

The call supports fundamental research in bioscience and basic biomedicine, including molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, and pharmacology, with a requirement for relevance to human health and disease.

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