# Novo Nordisk NERD Programme 2026

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** Up to DKK 10M (~€1.3M)
**Deadline:** 10 June 2026 (Natural and technical sciences. Any career stage post-PhD.)
**Duration:** 5 years
**Consortium:** No — single PI
**Application:** Single stage
**TRL:** Fundamental
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-06
**Eligible countries:** DK
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/new-exploratory-research-and-discovery-nerd-programme-2026/
**Last verified:** 23 March 2026

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