Novo Nordisk Foundation

Challenge Programme

DKK 30–75M (ca. EUR 4–10M) per grant; total budget up to DKK 150M (ca. EUR 20M)6 years

2-stage process: Stage 1 expression of interest, then shortlisted applicants invited to Stage 2 full proposal. Deadline not explicitly stated in this segment.

Last verified: 8 July 2026

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This is the current call of the Novo Nordisk Foundation Challenge Programme programme. The programme guide covers eligibility, budget, success rate and FAQ across every round.

Details

Funder	Novo Nordisk Foundation
Budget	DKK 30–75M (ca. EUR 4–10M) per grant; total budget up to DKK 150M (ca. EUR 20M)
Duration	6 years
Consortium	Required — 2–4 research groups (main applicant + 1–3 co-applicants); main applicant must be at a European (EU, Schengen Area, or UK) institution; at least one applicant must be at a Danish institution; co-applicants may be global.
Application	2-stage: expression of interest → full proposal with detailed budget; Stage 2 includes online presentation to review panel
TRL	1-3
Eligible countries	DK

Eligibility & scope

2027 theme: Unravelling electron transfer mechanisms in hybrid bio-electrocatalysis. Interdisciplinary fundamental/applied research (TRL 1–3) combining biology, chemistry, materials science, physics, and/or engineering for clean energy and sustainable chemical production. Main applicant must be tenured/tenure-track at a European (EU/Schengen/UK) university, hospital, or non-profit, with ≥75% employment commitment; at least one applicant must be ≥75% employed at a Danish institution.