# RECRUIT – Grants for International Recruitment

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** Up to DKK 55 million per grant
**Deadline:** 12 August 2026 (2:00pm Copenhagen time)
**Consortium:** No
**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

Mobility grant for international recruitment of researchers at assistant-, associate-, or full-professor level to Danish universities. Candidates must be nominated by a Danish university (nomination quota applies). Research focus must be in natural/technical sciences, interdisciplinarity, or biotechnology and sustainability. Host institution must be a Danish university.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/novo-nordisk-foundation-recruit-grants-for-international-recruitment-2026-08) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.