Novo Nordisk Foundation
Challenge Programme
2:00pm Copenhagen time. Stage 1 results: December 2026; Stage 2 results: June 2027.
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Details
| Funder | Novo Nordisk Foundation |
| Budget | DKK 30–75 million per grant |
| Deadline | 7 October 2026 |
| Consortium | Required — consortium of research partners with a clear vision and mission |
| Application | 2-stage: pre-proposal (Stage 1) → full proposal (Stage 2) |
| TRL | 1-3 |
| Eligible countries | DK |
Eligibility & scope
Funds leading researchers forming a consortium to address major scientific challenges in harnessing novel Earth-abundant materials for sustainable technologies. Open to international applicants; career stage: established research leaders/professors. Focus on natural sciences within the Novo Nordisk Foundation Strategy.
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