Novo Nordisk Foundation
Inter-SUSTAIN Part 2 — Open Competition for Researchers
Up to three calls over a period of up to three years; no specific deadline stated in this segment
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Inter-SUSTAIN Part 2 funds research on cardiometabolic disease, infectious disease, or regenerative medicine using designated international databases, with DKK 1-5 million per project across multiple calls. The Novo Nordisk Foundation targets independent researchers (not postdocs or students) anchored at universities, hospitals, or non-profits in the Nordic countries or UK. Applications require a letter of commitment from the database custodian and are evaluated in a single stage by the Committee on Clinical and Translational Medicine.
Details
| Funder | Novo Nordisk Foundation |
| Budget | DKK 1M–5M per project; up to DKK 75M total for Parts 1 & 2 |
| Duration | 1–3 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage; applications screened by NNF for eligibility, then evaluated by Committee on Clinical and Translational Medicine |
| Frequency | Up to 3 calls over ~3 years |
| Eligible countries | DKFIISNOSEGB |
Eligibility & scope
Research on cardiometabolic disease (CMD), infectious disease, or regenerative medicine using shortlisted databases. Principal investigators must be independent researchers anchored at a university, hospital, or non-profit in the Nordics or UK. Postdocs and students ineligible as main applicant. Applicant salary cannot be covered. Letter of commitment from database custodian required.
Who Should Apply
- •Independent researchers (group leaders, faculty) at universities, hospitals, or non-profits in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, or the UK
- •Research on cardiometabolic disease, infectious disease, or regenerative medicine using one of the pre-approved databases
- •Applicants who can secure a letter of commitment from the relevant database custodian
- •Senior researchers and established investigators; postdocs and PhD students cannot be principal investigators
Key Dates
- •Up to three calls over approximately three years; exact dates to be announced on Novo Nordisk Foundation website
- •Single-stage application and eligibility screening
- •Project duration 1-3 years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Database custodian letter is mandatory and weighted in review; engage the custodian early in proposal development.
- ✓Applicant salary cannot be budgeted, so plan carefully for personnel costs, focus funds on data access, analysis, and dissemination.
- ✓The Committee on Clinical and Translational Medicine evaluates all applications; frame your work with explicit translational or clinical endpoints.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I request in the Inter-SUSTAIN Part 2 grant?
DKK 1-5 million per project over a 1-3 year period.
Who is eligible to apply for Inter-SUSTAIN Part 2?
Independent researchers (not postdocs or students) anchored at a university, hospital, or non-profit institution in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, or the UK.
Can I include my own salary in the Inter-SUSTAIN Part 2 budget?
No, applicant salary cannot be covered by the grant; plan other personnel and research costs instead.
What research areas does Inter-SUSTAIN Part 2 fund?
Research on cardiometabolic disease, infectious disease, or regenerative medicine that uses one of the pre-approved databases specified in the call.
Is a database custodian letter required?
Yes, applicants must include a letter of commitment from the custodian of the database they plan to use.
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