Novo Nordisk Foundation

Female Heart Clinical Research Grants

DKK 10M–15M per grant (total pool up to DKK 75M)3–5 years

Phase 1 concept note deadline not stated in this segment; applicants notified in April regarding Phase 2 invitation

Last verified: 20 June 2026

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation Female Heart Clinical Research Grants fund clinical research on female heart disease, offering DKK 10-15 million per project over 3-5 years across the Nordic region. The main applicant must be an established researcher at a Nordic university, hospital, or non-profit institution with guaranteed salary; at least one co-applicant must be based outside the applicant's home country (worldwide eligible). This is a two-stage call: Phase 1 concept note followed by Phase 2 full application with external peer review.

Details

Funder	Novo Nordisk Foundation
Budget	DKK 10M–15M per grant (total pool up to DKK 75M)
Duration	3–5 years
Consortium	Required — main applicant at Nordic institution; at least one co-applicant outside main applicant's country
Application	2-stage: Phase 1 concept note → Phase 2 full application with external peer review
Eligible countries	DKSENOFIIS

Eligibility & scope

Main applicant must be an established researcher at a university, hospital, or non-profit research institution in a Nordic country (DK, SE, NO, FI, IS) with guaranteed salary for the full project period. At least one co-applicant must be based outside the main applicant's country. Co-applicants may be worldwide. Clinical research focus on female heart disease.

Who Should Apply

•Established researchers with guaranteed salary at Nordic universities, hospitals, or non-profit research institutions
•Main applicants based in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, or Iceland
•Researchers leading multidisciplinary or multinational teams in clinical female heart disease research
•Consortia with at least one co-applicant from outside the main applicant's country

Key Dates

•Phase 1 concept note deadline to be announced
•Applicants notified in April regarding Phase 2 invitation
•Project duration 3-5 years

Tips for Applicants

✓International co-applicant partnerships are gating, ensure your co-applicant is confirmed and committed before submission; this funder treats consortium quality as an evaluation criterion.
✓Female heart disease focus is tight: ground your clinical research question in sex-specific cardiac pathology or outcomes to align with the funder's strategic priority.
✓Guarantee of salary for the full project period must be documented; budget for this explicitly and confirm with your institution's finance office in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Novo Nordisk Foundation Female Heart Clinical Research Grant fund?

DKK 10-15 million per project, with a total pool of up to DKK 75 million available.

Who is eligible to apply for the Female Heart Clinical Research Grant?

Established researchers at Nordic universities, hospitals, or non-profit institutions in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, or Iceland with guaranteed salary for the full project period.

Is a consortium required for the Female Heart Clinical Research Grant?

Yes, at least one co-applicant must be based outside the main applicant's country; co-applicants may be based worldwide.

What is the project duration for the Female Heart Clinical Research Grant?

Projects run for 3-5 years.

How does the application process work?

The call is two-stage: Phase 1 concept note, followed by Phase 2 full application with external peer review for invited applicants.

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