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Novo Nordisk Foundation
Challenge Programme 2027 – Heat and Hypertension - understanding the mechanisms of interaction
14:00 Copenhagen time
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The Novo Nordisk Foundation Challenge Programme 2027 funds a Danish consortium of senior researchers to study how heat and hypertension interact mechanistically, with grants of DKK 30-75 million over six years. The call targets Research Leaders at Established or Professor level in endocrinology and metabolism, bioscience, or clinical/translational medicine, hosted at a Danish institution. It requires a consortium united by a shared scientific vision rather than a single investigator proposal.
Details
| Funder | Novo Nordisk Foundation |
| Budget | DKK 30-75 million per grant |
| Duration | 6 years |
| Consortium | Required — leading researchers forming a consortium united by a clear vision and mission |
| Application | 2-stage: Stage 1 results December 2026 → Stage 2 results June 2027 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | DK |
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Eligibility & scope
Funds a consortium of leading researchers in Denmark to study the mechanisms of interaction between heat and hypertension, targeting Research Leaders (Established/Professor level) in endocrinology and metabolism, bioscience, and clinical/translational medicine. Host institution must be in Denmark.
Who Should Apply
- •Senior Research Leaders at Established or Professor level
- •Consortium of researchers in endocrinology and metabolism, bioscience, or clinical/translational medicine
- •Host institution must be based in Denmark
- •Teams able to unite around a single consortium-wide vision and mission on heat-hypertension interaction
Key Dates
- •Application deadline 7 October 2026, 14:00 Copenhagen time
- •Two-stage evaluation: Stage 1 results December 2026, Stage 2 results June 2027
- •Six-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Frame the proposal around a single consortium-wide vision and mission rather than a set of loosely linked sub-projects, reviewers assess coherence across the whole team.
- ✓Stage 1 to Stage 2 spans six months; plan consortium-building and letters of commitment well before the October deadline so the full proposal can be assembled quickly after Stage 1 results.
- ✓Given the mechanistic focus on heat and hypertension, pair endocrine/metabolic expertise with clinical/translational investigators explicitly in the leadership structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Novo Nordisk Foundation Challenge Programme 2027 grant pay?
Grants range from DKK 30-75 million (approximately €4-10 million) per award.
Who can apply for this Challenge Programme?
Research Leaders at Established or Professor level in endocrinology and metabolism, bioscience, or clinical/translational medicine, forming a consortium hosted at a Danish institution.
How long does the grant last?
The funded project runs for six years.
Is this a single-stage or multi-stage application?
It is a two-stage process, with Stage 1 results announced in December 2026 and Stage 2 results in June 2027.
Does this call require a consortium?
Yes, it requires a consortium of leading researchers united by a clear shared vision and mission, rather than a single applicant.
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