# RECRUIT grants

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** Up to DKK 22–55 million over up to 7 years
**Duration:** Up to 7 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** 2-stage: university nominates candidates, then nominated candidates submit via NORMA
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** DK
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/recruit-grants-for-international-recruitment-2026/
**Last verified:** 5 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

International recruitment grant for researchers joining Danish universities. Only candidates nominated by the recruiting university are eligible. Applications submitted via the Foundation's NORMA system. Guidelines for Autumn 2026 call available on the Foundation's website.

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