Novo Nordisk Foundation
Laureate Research Grants
14:00 Copenhagen time; Stage II deadline 3 February 2027
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The Novo Nordisk Foundation Laureate Research Grant offers up to DKK 60 million over seven years to establish an independent research group in Denmark. The call is open to any nationality and welcomes both fundamental and clinical researchers; clinicians must commit to ≥75% on-site work at the Danish host institution. This three-stage process rewards scientific excellence and demonstrable benefit to the Danish research ecosystem.
Details
| Funder | Novo Nordisk Foundation |
| Budget | Up to DKK 60 mio. per grant |
| Deadline | 27 October 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 7 years |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant, hosted by a Danish host institution |
| Application | 3-stage: Stage I initial application (27 October 2026) → Stage II full research proposal (3 February 2027) → Stage III on-site interview (March 2027) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2027-08 |
| Eligible countries | DK |
Eligibility & scope
For recruitment or retainment of an outstanding established biomedical researcher (PI for 7+ years) to work in Denmark; awardee must work on-site at the Danish host institution at least 75% FTE and fully establish their group in Denmark within two years. Open to any nationality.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers of any nationality planning to establish an independent group in Denmark
- •Clinical researchers willing to work ≥75% on-site at a Danish host institution
- •Applicants with a strong track record of scientific leadership and publication
- •Researchers whose work would strengthen the Danish research ecosystem
Key Dates
- •Stage I initial application deadline: 27 October 2026
- •Stage II full proposal deadline: 3 February 2027
- •Stage III on-site interviews: March 2027 in Copenhagen; seven-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Frame your proposal around Denmark-specific benefit: panels assess impact on the local research ecosystem explicitly.
- ✓If you are a clinician, detail your on-site commitment and institutional integration; the 75% FTE rule screens for this.
- ✓Stage I is brief and competitive; use it to establish credibility and strategic fit, not to compress your full vision.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Novo Nordisk Foundation Laureate Research Grant fund?
Up to DKK 60 million over a seven-year project period.
Who can apply for the Laureate Research Grant?
Researchers of any nationality who will establish their principal research group in Denmark within two years of grant start; clinicians must commit to ≥75% on-site work at the Danish host institution.
What is the application process for the Laureate Research Grant?
A three-stage process: Stage I initial application (27 October 2026), Stage II full proposal (3 February 2027), and Stage III on-site interviews in Copenhagen (March 2027).
Can I apply if I work outside Denmark?
Yes, any nationality is eligible, but you must establish your principal research group in Denmark within two years of starting the grant.
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