# Projektstøtte til naturvidenskabelig uddannelse og uformelle læringsmiljøer

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** DKK 100k–6M (total pool up to DKK 53M)
**Deadline:** 3 September 2026 (Awards distributed in autumn 2026; exact deadline not stated)
**Duration:** Up to 6 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage via NORMA application system
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2026-09
**Eligible countries:** DK
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/projektstotte-til-naturvidenskabelig-uddannelse-og-uformelle-laeringsmiljoer/
**Last verified:** 5 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open to public institutions and non-profit organisations (incl. schools, municipalities, research institutions, museums, associations) in the Danish realm. Supports STEM education, science didactics research, and informal science/technology experiences for children, youth, and the general public. Proposals must be in Danish or English; applicants may only be lead applicant on one of the three 2026 education calls.

## Summary

Projektstøtte til naturvidenskabelig uddannelse og uformelle læringsmiljøer funds STEM education, science pedagogy research, and informal learning initiatives for children, youth, and the general public in Denmark, with grants ranging from DKK 100,000 to DKK 6,000,000 over up to six years. The call is open to public institutions, non-profit organisations, schools, municipalities, research institutions, museums, and associations based in Denmark; research projects must be anchored at a Danish university or university college. The Novo Nordisk Foundation runs this call annually, with grants distributed in autumn each year.

## Who should apply

- Public institutions, non-profit organisations, schools, and municipalities in Denmark
- Research institutions and museums in the Danish realm
- Research projects anchored at a Danish university or university college
- Teams developing STEM education curricula, pedagogy innovations, or informal learning programmes
- Organisations engaging children, youth, or the general public in science and technology

## Key dates

- Deadline 3 September 2026; grants distributed in autumn 2026
- Up to six-year project duration
- Annual call cycle with next round expected in September 2026

## Tips for applicants

- Anchor research projects explicitly at a named Danish university or university college; administrative host alone is not sufficient.
- If your proposal involves informal learning (museums, science centres, schools), emphasise the pedagogical innovation or evidence base for your approach, the funder values learning-outcome design.
- Budget requests at the higher end (above DKK 3M) are competitive; justify staffing and infrastructure costs clearly, as the total pool is fixed at DKK 53M.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the budget range for Projektstøtte til naturvidenskabelig uddannelse?

Individual grants range from DKK 100,000 to DKK 6,000,000; the total pool for the call is up to DKK 53 million distributed across all awards.

### Who can apply for this Novo Nordisk Foundation grant?

Public institutions, non-profit organisations, schools, municipalities, research institutions, and museums in Denmark; research projects must be anchored at a Danish university or university college.

### How long can a project run under this grant?

Projects can run for up to six years.

### When is the deadline for this call?

The deadline is 3 September 2026, with grants to be distributed in autumn 2026; the call is annual.

### Can I submit a proposal in English?

Yes, proposals may be submitted in either Danish or English.

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