Novo Nordisk Foundation

Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize For Technical Science Teachers at Universities

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

12:00 Copenhagen time

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation's Prize For Technical Science Teachers at Universities awards DKK 1.5 million to a team of two or three teachers recognised for excellence in teaching technical sciences at universities in the Danish Realm. Nominations must come from a university's Pro-Rector or Associate Dean for Education, with each institution allowed to put forward only one team.

Details

Funder	Novo Nordisk Foundation
Budget	DKK 1.5 million
Deadline	16 November 2026
Consortium	No - nomination of a team of two or three teachers by the Pro-Rector or Associate Dean, not a co-applicant consortium
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 assistant professor on tenure track) teaching technical sciences at universities across the Danish Realm. Nomination-only; each university may nominate one team per prize; award split between personal honorary sums and a university educational grant.

Who Should Apply

•Teams of two or three teachers, not individual applicants
•Permanent staff at associate professor level or above, or tenure-track assistant professors
•Based at universities within the Danish Realm
•Teaching within the technical 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 Pro-Rector or Associate Dean for Education
•Annual call; next round expected August 2027

Tips for Applicants

✓Secure buy-in from your Pro-Rector or Associate Dean for Education early, since only they can submit the nomination and each university may put forward just one team.
✓Frame the nomination around a team of two or three, not a single standout teacher, the prize structure explicitly rewards collaborative teaching.
✓Coordinate internally to ensure your university does not risk submitting competing nominations, as only one team per institution is allowed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize For Technical Science Teachers worth?

The prize is 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 teachers holding permanent positions at associate professor level or above, or tenure-track assistant professors, teaching technical sciences at universities in the Danish Realm.

Can I nominate myself for the Prize For Technical Science Teachers?

No, nominations must be submitted by the university's Pro-Rector or Associate Dean for Education, and each university may nominate only one team.

How often is this prize awarded?

It is an annual call; the next round is expected in August 2027.

What is the deadline for the 2026 round?

Nominations are due 16 November 2026 by 12:00 Copenhagen time.

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