Novo Nordisk Foundation

Prize For Interdisciplinary Science Teachers at Universities

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

12:00 Copenhagen time

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation's Prize for Interdisciplinary Science Teachers at Universities awards DKK 1.5 million to teams of two or three teachers who deliver interdisciplinary natural, technical or health science degree programmes at universities in the Danish Realm. Nominees must hold permanent or tenure-track positions at assistant professor level or above, and each university may put forward only one team, nominated by its Pro-Rector or Associate Dean. The prize runs annually, with the next round expected in August 2027.

Details

Funder	Novo Nordisk Foundation
Budget	DKK 1.5 mio.
Deadline	16 November 2026
Consortium	No - nominated teams of two or three teachers at one university, not a multi-institution consortium
Application	Nomination by Pro-Rector/Associate Dean via application link; single deadline
Frequency	Annual
Next round	2027-08
Eligible countries	DK

Eligibility & scope

Prize for teams of two or three teachers holding permanent associate professor positions or above (or assistant professor tenure-track) who teach interdisciplinary science degree programmes across the Danish Realm. Nomination is made by the Pro-Rector or Associate Dean for Education; each university may nominate only one team per prize.

Who Should Apply

•Teachers with permanent or tenure-track positions, assistant professor and above
•Based at universities within the Danish Realm
•Teaching interdisciplinary natural, technical or health science degree programmes
•Part of a team of two or three colleagues nominated together
•Nominated by their university's Pro-Rector or Associate Dean

Key Dates

•Deadline 16 November 2026, 12:00 Copenhagen time
•Annual call, with the next round expected August 2027

Tips for Applicants

✓This is a nomination-only prize, individual teachers cannot self-apply; secure Pro-Rector or Associate Dean sponsorship early.
✓Each university may nominate only one team, so coordinate internally to avoid competing submissions.
✓Frame the nomination around interdisciplinary teaching impact across natural, technical or health science programmes, not individual research output.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize for Interdisciplinary Science Teachers?

The prize is worth DKK 1.5 million, awarded to a team of two or three teachers.

Who can be nominated for this prize?

Teachers with permanent or tenure-track positions at assistant professor level or above, teaching interdisciplinary natural, technical or health science degree programmes in the Danish Realm.

Can teachers apply directly?

No, nomination must come from the university's Pro-Rector or Associate Dean, and each university may nominate only one team.

Is this prize open outside Denmark?

No, eligibility is limited to universities within the Danish Realm.

How often is this prize awarded?

It runs annually; the next round is expected in August 2027.

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