Novo Nordisk Foundation
Challenge Programme 2026 – Harnessing Biology for Climate-Resilient and Healthy Soils
2-stage process; Stage 1 expression of interest deadline not specified on page
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Details
| Funder | Novo Nordisk Foundation |
| Budget | DKK 40–75M per grant (ca. EUR 5.4–10M); total pool ca. EUR 20M |
| Duration | 6 years |
| Consortium | Required — 2–4 research groups (main applicant + 1–3 co-applicants); at least one applicant must be based in Denmark |
| Application | 2-stage: expression of interest → full proposal (with online presentation to review committee) |
| TRL | 1-3 |
| Eligible countries | DK |
Eligibility & scope
Main applicant must be an independent tenured/tenure-track researcher employed ≥75% at a European (EU, Schengen Area, or UK) university, hospital, or non-profit research organisation; at least one applicant must be ≥75% employed at a Danish institution. Co-applicants may be global. Industry partners may collaborate but cannot receive funding. Fundamental interdisciplinary research (TRL 1–3) on biological drivers of soil health; no implementation science or translational activities.
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