Novo Nordisk Foundation
New Exploratory Research and Discovery (NERD) Programme 2026
Call closed 19 February 2026 at 14:00 Copenhagen time; next call expected November 2026
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Details
| Funder | Novo Nordisk Foundation |
| Budget | Up to DKK 16 million over 6 years |
| Duration | 6 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | 2-stage: anonymous pre-proposal → full proposal with CV/publications |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2026-11 |
| Eligible countries | DK |
Eligibility & scope
Supports a single PI within natural and technical sciences at any post-PhD career stage, based in Denmark. Funds exploratory research with potential application in life sciences, health sciences, or sustainability. Two-stage evaluation: first stage is anonymous (ideas only); top-ranked proceed to stage 2 with CV and publication list for feasibility assessment.
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