Novo Nordisk Foundation
Infectious Diseases – Catalyst Grants Call 2026
2026 call; deadline not specified in this segment
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The Novo Nordisk Foundation Infectious Diseases, Catalyst Grants Call 2026 funds use-inspired research on antimicrobial resistance tools or pandemic influenza preparedness, with up to DKK 4 million for single Nordic-based applicants or up to DKK 7 million when partnered with an international co-applicant. The call targets assistant professors and senior researchers at Nordic institutions working on Theme 1 (novel AMR tools) or Theme 2 (pandemic influenza). Clinical trials, microbiome research, and phage therapy are excluded; projects run up to three years.
Details
| Funder | Novo Nordisk Foundation |
| Budget | Up to DKK 4M (single Nordic applicant) or up to DKK 7M (Nordic main + international co-applicant); DKK 60M total pool |
| Duration | Up to 3 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage — submitted via NORMA online system; assessed by Committee for Infectious Diseases (CID) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | DK |
Eligibility & scope
Main applicant must hold assistant professor level or above at a Nordic institution; postdocs/PhD students ineligible. Co-applicant (optional) may be based anywhere globally but must be in a different country. Scope: AMR novel tools (Theme 1) or pandemic influenza (Theme 2); must be use-inspired. Clinical trials, phage therapy, microbiome, surveillance, and for-profit product development are out of scope.
Who Should Apply
- •Assistant professors, associate professors, or professors at Nordic research institutions
- •Researchers with use-inspired, translatable research agendas on antimicrobial resistance or pandemic influenza
- •Single applicants (Nordic-based) or consortia pairing a Nordic lead with a co-applicant from a different country
- •Projects outside clinical trials, microbiome single-discipline work, and for-profit product development
Key Dates
- •2026 call; specific deadline to be confirmed on the Novo Nordisk Foundation website
- •Single-stage application via NORMA online system
- •Up to three-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The call rewards 'use-inspired' research, frame your AMR or pandemic flu project with a clear translational endpoint or policy/clinical relevance.
- ✓International partnerships boost funding: DKK 4M for Nordic solo, DKK 7M with a named co-applicant from outside the Nordic region.
- ✓Phage therapy and microbiome-only studies are explicitly out of scope; review Theme 1 and Theme 2 definitions carefully to confirm your angle fits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the budget for the Novo Nordisk Foundation Infectious Diseases Catalyst Grant?
Up to DKK 4 million for a single Nordic applicant, or up to DKK 7 million if the main applicant partners with a co-applicant from a different country.
Who is eligible to apply for this Novo Nordisk call?
The main applicant must be employed at assistant professor level or above at a Nordic institution; postdocs and PhD students are ineligible. A co-applicant may be based anywhere globally but must be in a different country.
What research topics are covered by the Infectious Diseases Catalyst Grant?
The call funds research on Theme 1 (novel antimicrobial resistance tools) or Theme 2 (pandemic influenza preparedness). Clinical trials, microbiome research, and phage therapy are excluded.
Can I apply as a single researcher or must I have a consortium?
Single applicants are eligible; international consortia with a Nordic lead and an international co-applicant are also welcome but not required.
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