# RECRUIT Grants for International Recruitment 2026

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** Up to DKK 22–55 million
**Duration:** Up to 7 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** 2-stage: university nominates candidates → nominated candidates submit application via NORMA
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2026-09
**Eligible countries:** DK
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/recruit-grants-for-international-recruitment-2026/
**Last verified:** 14 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports international recruitment of researchers to Danish universities in natural/technical sciences, interdisciplinarity, biotechnology, and sustainability. Candidates must be nominated by the recruiting Danish university before applying. Only university-nominated candidates are eligible. Applications submitted via the Foundation's NORMA system.

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