Novo Nordisk Foundation

Project grants for novel science communication and public dialogue

DKK 100,000–4,300,000 (total pool up to DKK 23M)| Deadline: 3 September 2026 (47 days)|Up to 6 years

2 PM deadline; application system opened 3 June 2026

Last verified: 5 July 2026

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Novo Nordisk Foundation's Project Grants for Novel Science Communication and Public Dialogue fund organisations in the Danish Realm to create engaging science dialogue with children, young people, and the general public outside schools, with budgets from DKK 100,000 to DKK 4,300,000 over up to six years. Public institutions, non-profit organisations, and municipalities are eligible; private companies may apply for non-commercial, public-benefit projects with additional documentation. The call is annual and accepts applications in Danish or English.

Details

Funder	Novo Nordisk Foundation
Budget	DKK 100,000–4,300,000 (total pool up to DKK 23M)
Deadline	3 September 2026
Duration	Up to 6 years
Consortium	No
Application	Single stage; notification December 2026
Frequency	Annual
Eligible countries	DK

Eligibility & scope

Open to public institutions, nonprofits, and private companies (with questionnaire) in the Danish Realm. Projects must creatively communicate natural science, technology, sustainability, climate, energy, or health to children, youth, or the general public — not within formal education or to professional groups. Applications may be in Danish or English. Pre-projects up to DKK 150,000 allowed.

Who Should Apply

•Public institutions, museums, research institutions, and non-profit organisations in the Danish Realm
•Municipalities and associations creating public science engagement programmes
•Private companies pursuing non-commercial, public-benefit science communication (with required questionnaire)
•Projects targeting children, young people, or adult publics outside formal schooling
•Organisations exploring novel formats or approaches to science dialogue

Key Dates

•Annual call (next submission deadline to be confirmed on funder website)
•Pre-projects up to DKK 150,000 also eligible
•Project grants support up to six-year duration

Tips for Applicants

✓Private companies must complete an additional questionnaire demonstrating non-commercial public benefit; budget this administrative step early.
✓The call emphasises 'novel' science communication; make the methodological or engagement innovation explicit in your project narrative.
✓Guidelines are subject to revision until 3 June 2026; check the funder website for the final call text and any submission deadline before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much funding can I get from Novo Nordisk Foundation's science communication grant?

Project grants range from DKK 100,000 to DKK 4,300,000; pre-project grants up to DKK 150,000 are also available.

Who can apply for Novo Nordisk Foundation's science communication grant?

Public institutions, non-profit organisations, municipalities, museums, research institutions, and associations in the Danish Realm; private companies may apply for non-commercial, public-benefit projects.

How long can a project funded by Novo Nordisk Foundation's science communication grant last?

Projects can run for up to six years.

What audience should my science communication project target?

Projects must reach children, young people, or the general public outside formal education systems.

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