Novo Nordisk Foundation
Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize For Natural Science Teachers at Universities
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The Novo Nordisk Foundation's Prize For Natural Science Teachers at Universities awards DKK 1.5 million to a team of two or three natural science teachers at universities across the Danish Realm. Nomination is made by the Pro-Rector or Associate Dean for Education, not by the teachers themselves, and each university may put forward only one team. The Foundation runs the prize annually.
Details
| Funder | Novo Nordisk Foundation |
| Budget | DKK 1.5 mio. |
| Deadline | 16 November 2026 |
| Consortium | No - nomination of a team of 2-3 teachers by the Pro-Rector or Associate Dean, each university may nominate only one team per prize |
| 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 who hold permanent associate professor positions or above, or are on tenure track at assistant professor level, teaching natural sciences at universities across the Danish Realm. Nomination must be made by the Pro-Rector or Associate Dean for Education; each university may nominate only one team.
Who Should Apply
- •Associate professors or above with permanent positions, or tenure-track assistant professors
- •Teams of two or three teachers at the same university
- •Based at universities across the Danish Realm
- •Teaching natural sciences
- •Must be nominated by the Pro-Rector or Associate Dean for Education, not self-nominated
Key Dates
- •Deadline 16 November 2026, 12:00 Copenhagen time
- •Single-stage nomination by the Pro-Rector or Associate Dean for Education
- •Next expected round opens August 2027
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Since teachers cannot self-nominate, raise the prize early with your Pro-Rector or Associate Dean for Education so the nomination process starts well before the deadline.
- ✓Each university may only nominate one team, so internal coordination across departments matters before the nomination is submitted.
- ✓Frame the team's contribution around teaching impact and collaboration, since the prize recognises a team of two or three rather than individual research output.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize For Natural Science Teachers at Universities worth?
DKK 1.5 million awarded to a team of two or three teachers.
Who can be nominated for this prize?
Teams of two or three natural science teachers at universities in the Danish Realm, holding permanent positions at associate professor level or above, or on tenure track as assistant professors.
Can teachers apply directly for this prize?
No, nomination must come from the Pro-Rector or Associate Dean for Education, and each university may nominate only one team.
How often is this prize awarded?
Annually; the next expected round opens in August 2027.
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