Novo Nordisk Foundation
Emerging Investigator Grants for Research within Industrial Biotechnology and Environmental Biotechnology 2026 – Nordic Region
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Details
| Funder | Novo Nordisk Foundation |
| Budget | Up to DKK 12.5M |
| Duration | 5 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | DKFIISNOSE |
Eligibility & scope
Open to senior postdocs, senior researchers, assistant professors, or newly employed associate professors worldwide who will be hosted at a university or non-profit research institution in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden. Supports fundamental research in industrial or environmental biotechnology with strategic outlook toward scaling, sustainability, and productivity. Research must commence no earlier than May 2026 and begin by April 2027 at the latest.
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