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Expression of Interest deadline was April 16, 2026.","5 years",null,false,"Required — 2–3 applicants; at least one at a Danish institution and at least one at a non-Danish European institution","2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z","open","2-stage: Expression of Interest → Full application (by invitation only)","One-off","2026-07-08T04:20:51.519Z","2026-07-08T07:03:28.541Z",[24],"DK","Joint Novo Nordisk Foundation & Lundbeck Foundation call for interdisciplinary projects on body-brain interactions (cardiometabolic diseases and nervous system disorders). 2–3 independent researchers required; at least one at a non-commercial Danish institution and one at a non-commercial European (non-Danish) institution. No commercial activities, drug trials with industry, or overhead\u002Findirect costs funded. Proposals must be in English.","{\"summary\":\"The Body-Brain Interdisciplinary Projects programme, jointly funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation and Lundbeck Foundation, awards DKK 15-20 million (€2.0-2.7 million) over five years for international, cross-disciplinary research on body-brain interactions in cardiometabolic diseases and nervous system disorders. Applicants must form a consortium of 2-3 independent researchers with mandatory representation from both Denmark and another European country, working at non-commercial institutions. This is a one-off call focused on bridging fundamental neuroscience and metabolic disease research with strict constraints: no commercial activities, industry drug trials, or indirect costs are funded.\",\"meta_description\":\"Body-Brain Interdisciplinary Projects awards DKK 15-20M over 5 years for cross-border research on body-brain interactions, from Novo Nordisk Foundation and Lundbeck Foundation.\",\"who_should_apply\":[\"Independent researchers (Principal Investigator level or equivalent) in neuroscience, cardiometabiology, or related fields\",\"Applicants based at non-commercial academic or research institutions in Denmark and other European countries\",\"Research teams able to form a 2-3 person international consortium with clear interdisciplinary bridging\",\"Groups investigating mechanistic links between cardiometabolic diseases and nervous system disorders\",\"Researchers committed to fundamental science partnerships (no commercial product development or industry-led trials)\"],\"key_dates\":[\"Expression of Interest deadline was 16 April 2026; full application deadline by invitation only is 20 August 2026\",\"Two-stage process: shortlisted Expression of Interest teams invited to submit full proposal\",\"Five-year project duration\"],\"tips\":[\"Consortium composition is gating: confirm in advance that your co-applicants meet the geographic and institutional mandates (at least one at a Danish non-commercial institution, at least one at a non-Danish European non-commercial institution).\",\"The body-brain interaction framing is central, justify why your projects must work together, not just happen in parallel. Clear mechanistic interdependence between the cardiometabolic and nervous system angles strengthens the case.\",\"Budget planning must exclude indirect\u002Foverhead costs entirely; all funds go to direct research costs. Plan staffing and equipment accordingly.\"],\"faq\":[{\"q\":\"How much does the Body-Brain Interdisciplinary Projects grant fund?\",\"a\":\"DKK 15-20 million (approximately €2.0-2.7 million) per five-year project.\"},{\"q\":\"Who can apply for the Body-Brain Interdisciplinary Projects grant?\",\"a\":\"Consortia of 2-3 independent researchers, with mandatory representation from a non-commercial Danish institution and a non-commercial European (non-Danish) institution.\"},{\"q\":\"What research topics are eligible for this grant?\",\"a\":\"Interdisciplinary projects investigating body-brain interactions in cardiometabolic diseases and nervous system disorders, with clear mechanistic links between the two disease areas.\"},{\"q\":\"Are commercial activities or industry partnerships funded?\",\"a\":\"No; the call excludes commercial activities, industry-led drug trials, and indirect\u002Foverhead costs.\"},{\"q\":\"Is the Expression of Interest deadline still open?\",\"a\":\"No, the Expression of Interest deadline was 16 April 2026. 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