Novo Nordisk Foundation

Inter-SUSTAIN Part 2

DKK 1M–5M per project; up to DKK 75M total for Parts 1 & 21–3 years

Up to three calls over a period of up to three years; specific deadline not stated in this segment

Last verified: 20 June 2026

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Inter-SUSTAIN Part 2 is a one-off competition from Novo Nordisk Foundation offering DKK 1-5 million per project (up to DKK 75 million total across Parts 1 and 2) for established independent researchers to conduct translational research on cardiometabolic disease, infectious disease, or regenerative medicine using pre-approved databases. The call is open to researchers based at universities, hospitals, or non-profits in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, or the UK, and will run multiple deadlines over a three-year window.

Details

Funder	Novo Nordisk Foundation
Budget	DKK 1M–5M per project; up to DKK 75M total for Parts 1 & 2
Duration	1–3 years
Application	Single stage; applications screened by NNF for eligibility, then evaluated by Committee on Clinical and Translational Medicine
Frequency	One-off
Eligible countries	DKFIISNOSEGB

Eligibility & scope

Open competition for established independent researchers (not students, postdocs, or database custodians) anchored at a university, hospital, or non-profit in the Nordics or UK. Projects must focus on CMD, infectious disease, or regenerative medicine using data from a shortlisted database. Main applicant salary cannot be covered. A letter of commitment from the database custodian is required.

Who Should Apply

•Established independent researchers with a track record of leading research teams
•Researchers based at universities, hospitals, or non-profit research institutions in the Nordic region or UK
•Projects focused on cardiometabolic disease, infectious disease, or regenerative medicine
•Teams committed to using data from an Inter-SUSTAIN shortlisted database and obtaining a custodian letter of commitment
•Researchers not covering their own salary from the grant budget

Key Dates

•Up to three calls over a three-year period; specific deadline dates not yet published
•Single-stage application and evaluation process
•Project duration 1-3 years

Tips for Applicants

✓A letter of commitment from the database custodian is mandatory; secure this before submission.
✓Novo Nordisk Foundation prioritises translational science bridging basic discovery and clinical/societal impact; frame your research use of data with clear endpoints in mind.
✓Main applicant salary is not an eligible cost; budget for co-investigators and support staff instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much funding does Inter-SUSTAIN Part 2 offer per project?

Up to DKK 1-5 million per project, with a total pool of up to DKK 75 million shared across Parts 1 and 2.

Who can apply for Inter-SUSTAIN Part 2?

Established independent researchers based at universities, hospitals, or non-profits in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, or the UK.

What research areas does Inter-SUSTAIN Part 2 fund?

Projects focused on cardiometabolic disease, infectious disease, or regenerative medicine that use data from a shortlisted Inter-SUSTAIN database.

Is a database custodian letter required for Inter-SUSTAIN Part 2?

Yes, applicants must submit a letter of commitment from the database custodian confirming access and data governance.

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