Novo Nordisk Foundation

PhD Scholarships in Nursing Research

Up to DKK 2.83 million per grant| Deadline: 17 September 2026 (4 days)|3-5 years (full-time 3-year project)

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Last updated: 13 Sept 2026

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation PhD Scholarships in Nursing Research fund registered nurses with master's degrees to pursue full-time PhD studies over three years, with a fixed award of DKK 2.83M per grant. Research must be conducted at a Danish university, hospital, or non-profit institution, and applicants must enrol as PhD students within one year of receiving the grant. The call runs annually and is open only to residents of Denmark.

Details

Funder	Novo Nordisk Foundation
Budget	Up to DKK 2.83 million per grant
Deadline	17 September 2026
Duration	3-5 years (full-time 3-year project)
Consortium	No - individual applicant enrolled as PhD student, project carried out at a Danish university, hospital or other non-profit research institution
Application	Single stage
Frequency	Annual
Next round	2027-07
Career stage	Early-career opportunity
Eligible countries	DK

Eligibility & scope

Open to registered nurses with a master's degree who will be enrolled as full-time PhD students at a Danish university within a year of receiving the grant; PhD projects already initiated are not eligible. Research must be conducted at a Danish university, hospital or non-profit research institution.

Who Should Apply

•Registered nurses with a master's degree in nursing or related field
•Early-career researchers based in Denmark
•Applicants planning to enrol as PhD students at Danish universities
•Researchers proposing full-time, three-year projects at Danish academic, hospital, or non-profit institutions
•Applicants who have not yet begun a formal PhD programme

Key Dates

•Deadline: 17 September 2026 at 2:00pm Copenhagen time
•Single-stage application and evaluation
•Three-year full-time project duration (project may span 3-5 years calendar time)

Tips for Applicants

✓The budget is fixed at DKK 2.83M; applications requesting a different amount will be ineligible.
✓You must enrol as a PhD student at a Danish university within one year of grant award, so secure your admission letter or a strong commitment from your institution before or shortly after submission.
✓Already-initiated PhD projects are not eligible; the grant is for new PhD starts only.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Novo Nordisk Foundation PhD Scholarship in Nursing Research pay?

DKK 2.83M per grant, a fixed amount that cannot be adjusted.

Who can apply for the Novo Nordisk Foundation PhD Scholarship in Nursing Research?

Registered nurses with a master's degree who are based in Denmark and plan to enrol as PhD students at Danish institutions.

How long is the Novo Nordisk Foundation PhD Scholarship in Nursing Research?

Three years full-time equivalent; the project may span 3-5 years calendar time.

Can I apply if I've already started a PhD programme?

No, the scholarship is for new PhD starts only; already-initiated PhD projects are not eligible.

When is the deadline for the Novo Nordisk Foundation PhD Scholarship in Nursing Research?

17 September 2026 at 2:00pm Copenhagen time, with results expected in July 2027.

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