Novo Nordisk Foundation

Prize For Health Science Teachers at Universities

DKK 1.5 mio.| Deadline: 16 November 2026 (in 54 days)

12:00 Copenhagen time

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Catalog updated: 23 Sept 2026.

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This Novo Nordisk Foundation prize awards DKK 1.5 million to a team of two or three health science teachers at associate professor level or above (or tenure-track assistant professors) at a university in the Danish Realm. Unlike most grants, there is no open application: each university's Pro-Rector or Associate Dean for Education must nominate one team, and only one team per university can be put forward each year.

Details

Funder	Novo Nordisk Foundation
Budget	DKK 1.5 mio.
Deadline	16 November 2026
Consortium	Required — team of 2-3 teachers nominated jointly by the university
Application	Single stage — nomination by Pro-Rector or Associate Dean for Education
Frequency	Annual
Next round	2027-08
Eligible countries	DK

Eligibility & scope

Prize recognising a team of 2-3 teachers at associate professor level or above (or tenure-track assistant professors) for extraordinary contributions to health sciences teaching at universities across the Danish Realm. Nomination must come via the Pro-Rector or Associate Dean; each university may nominate only one team per prize.

Who Should Apply

•Teams of two or three health science teachers, not individuals
•Associate professors or above, or tenure-track assistant professors
•Based at a university within the Danish Realm
•Nominated internally by the Pro-Rector or Associate Dean for Education

Key Dates

•Nomination deadline: 16 November 2026, 12:00 Copenhagen time
•Single-stage process: nomination submitted by the Pro-Rector or Associate Dean for Education
•Annual call; next round expected August 2027

Tips for Applicants

✓Since this is nomination-only, build the case with your Pro-Rector or Associate Dean well before the deadline rather than preparing a self-submitted application.
✓Frame the nomination around team-based teaching impact, since the prize recognises a team of two or three rather than an individual.
✓Check with your university's education office early, as only one team per university can be nominated per round.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Prize For Health Science Teachers at Universities worth?

The prize is worth DKK 1.5 million, awarded to a nominated team of health science teachers.

Can I apply directly for the Novo Nordisk Foundation teaching prize?

No, this prize is not an open application; teams must be nominated by their university's Pro-Rector or Associate Dean for Education.

Who is eligible for this prize?

Teams of two or three health science teachers at associate professor level or above, or tenure-track assistant professors, at universities in the Danish Realm.

How many teams can a university nominate?

Each university may nominate only one team per prize.

Is this prize awarded every year?

Yes, it is awarded annually, with the next round expected in August 2027.

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