Novo Nordisk Foundation

Project Grants in Clinical and Translational Medicine

Up to DKK 4,500,000| Deadline: 19 August 2026 (46 days)|1–3 years

14:00 Copenhagen time

Last verified: 1 July 2026

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Novo Nordisk Foundation's Project Grants in Clinical and Translational Medicine fund Danish clinical and translational research up to DKK 4,400,000 per project over 1-3 years. The call targets mid-career and established researchers (associate or full professors) at Danish universities, hospitals, or non-profit research institutions conducting human studies, clinical method development, or translational work grounded in established animal models. This single-stage annual call emphasises research of high international standard with relevance to clinical practice or patient care.

Details

Funder	Novo Nordisk Foundation
Budget	Up to DKK 4,500,000
Deadline	19 August 2026
Duration	1–3 years
Consortium	No
Application	Single stage
Frequency	Annual
Next round	2027-06
Eligible countries	DK

Eligibility & scope

Supports Danish clinical or translational research of high international level. Research must involve patients/humans and/or clinical practice, diagnostic or therapeutic methods, or established animal models. Host institution must be a university, hospital, or non-profit research institution in Denmark. Only principal investigators (mid-career/established) are eligible; Master students, PhD students, and postdocs are excluded.

Who Should Apply

•Mid-career and established researchers (associate professor or professor rank)
•Principal investigators based at Danish universities, hospitals, or non-profit research institutions
•Research involving patients, human participants, clinical methods, or established animal models
•Projects with demonstrated international research quality and clinical or diagnostic relevance

Key Dates

•Deadline: 19 August 2026 (14:00 Copenhagen time)
•Single-stage application process
•Project duration: 1-3 years
•Annual call; next round expected June 2027

Tips for Applicants

✓Emphasise clinical or diagnostic relevance; the foundation prioritises translational bridge over basic science alone.
✓Budget requests must be justified to the level of detail Novo Nordisk expects, outline personnel, equipment, and consumables clearly.
✓Establish animal model work explicitly if your project uses models; vague descriptions weaken translational credibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I request from the Novo Nordisk Foundation Project Grant?

Up to DKK 4,400,000 per project.

Who is eligible to apply for the Novo Nordisk Foundation Project Grant?

Mid-career and established researchers (associate professor or professor) as principal investigator, based at a Danish university, hospital, or non-profit research institution.

What types of research does the Novo Nordisk Foundation Project Grant fund?

Clinical and translational research involving patients or human participants, clinical or diagnostic methods, or established animal models, conducted at high international standard.

How long can a Novo Nordisk Foundation Project Grant run?

Between 1 and 3 years per project.

When is the deadline for the Novo Nordisk Foundation Project Grant?

19 August 2026 at 14:00 Copenhagen time; the call is annual, with the next round expected in June 2027.

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