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Novo Nordisk Foundation

Project Grant in Clinical and Translational Medical Research

Up to DKK 4,500,000 (max DKK 1,500,000/year); DKK 13.5M earmarked for strategic focused theme; total DKK 76M available1-3 years

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation Project Grant funds clinical and translational medical research projects at Danish institutions, offering up to DKK 4,500,000 over one to three years (capped at DKK 1,500,000 per year). This round earmarks DKK 13.5 million within a total pool of DKK 76 million for a strategic theme on interactions between infectious diseases and cardiometabolic diseases, which applicants can opt into by ticking a box on the application.

Details

Funder Novo Nordisk Foundation
Budget Up to DKK 4,500,000 (max DKK 1,500,000/year); DKK 13.5M earmarked for strategic focused theme; total DKK 76M available
Duration 1-3 years
Frequency Annual
Eligible countries DK

Eligibility & scope

Funding for clinical and translational medical research projects; special strategic theme this round on interactions between infectious diseases and cardiometabolic diseases. Applicants must tick the relevant box to be considered for the theme funding.

Who Should Apply

  • Researchers at Danish universities or hospitals conducting clinical or translational medical research
  • Investigators with a project scoped to 1-3 years and an annual budget within DKK 1,500,000
  • Researchers whose work intersects infectious disease and cardiometabolic disease, for the strategic theme funding
  • Applicants based solely in Denmark, as the call is restricted to DK-eligible institutions

Key Dates

  • Annual call
  • Project duration of 1-3 years, up to DKK 1,500,000 per year

Tips for Applicants

  • Tick the designated box on the application if you want to be considered for the DKK 13.5M strategic theme funding on infectious disease-cardiometabolic interactions.
  • Keep the annual budget within the DKK 1,500,000/year cap even if requesting the full 3-year duration.
  • Frame the project's translational relevance clearly, since this call funds the bridge between clinical and basic research rather than purely fundamental studies.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Novo Nordisk Foundation Project Grant in Clinical and Translational Medical Research pay?

Up to DKK 4,500,000 total, capped at DKK 1,500,000 per year, over a project lasting one to three years.

Who can apply for this Novo Nordisk Foundation project grant?

Researchers based at Danish institutions conducting clinical or translational medical research are eligible to apply.

Is there special funding for infectious disease and cardiometabolic research this round?

Yes, DKK 13.5 million is earmarked for a strategic focused theme on interactions between infectious diseases and cardiometabolic diseases, and applicants must tick a box to be considered for it.

How much total funding is available in this call?

DKK 76 million is available in total across the call.

How often does this grant call open?

The call runs annually.

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