# RECRUIT Sabbatical Grants 2026

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** Up to DKK 1 million
**Duration:** Up to 1 year
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** DK
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/recruit-grants-for-international-recruitment-2026/
**Last verified:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Available for researchers in Denmark going abroad or international researchers coming to Denmark for a sabbatical. Listed as a separate call on the Novo Nordisk Foundation website.

## Summary

The RECRUIT Sabbatical Grants fund up to DKK 1 million for researchers to take a sabbatical leave of up to one year, either by travelling abroad from Denmark or by coming to Denmark from overseas. The grants are available annually and open to Danish researchers and international scholars. This is a standalone call on the Novo Nordisk Foundation website, distinct from other Novo Nordisk funding schemes.

## Who should apply

- Researchers affiliated with Danish institutions seeking to conduct sabbatical research abroad
- International researchers planning to spend a sabbatical year at a Danish institution
- Experienced researchers at any career stage wanting protected time for focused research or professional development

## Key dates

- Autumn 2026 deadline (verify exact date on Novo Nordisk Foundation website)
- Annual call cycle
- Up to one-year sabbatical duration

## Tips for applicants

- The grant supports the sabbatical period itself rather than a specific project outcome, frame your application around research goals and intellectual development, not deliverables.
- Emphasise the strategic value of the time abroad or the unique research environment you will access; the panel evaluates how the sabbatical advances your research career.
- If you are moving to Denmark for the sabbatical, clarify your host institution's commitment and research fit early in your application.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does a RECRUIT Sabbatical Grant pay?

Up to DKK 1 million per grant for a sabbatical period of up to one year.

### Who is eligible for a RECRUIT Sabbatical Grant?

Researchers affiliated with Danish institutions taking sabbaticals abroad, and international researchers conducting sabbaticals at Danish institutions.

### Is the RECRUIT Sabbatical Grant recurring?

Yes, it is an annual call run by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

### Can I use a RECRUIT Sabbatical Grant to stay in Denmark?

The grant is available to international researchers coming to Denmark for a sabbatical, as well as Danish researchers going abroad.

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