Novo Nordisk Foundation
Projektstøtte i biovidenskab og basal biomedicin
2026 guidelines available; check funder portal for submission deadline
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Novo Nordisk Foundation's Projektstøtte i biovidenskab og basal biomedicin funds fundamental research in bioscience and basic biomedicine (molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, pharmacology) with grants between DKK 1-4.5 million (approximately €134,000-€603,000) over 1-3 years. The call targets researchers at Danish universities, hospitals, and non-profit research institutions. DKK 12 million of the total DKK 104 million call budget is reserved for a strategic theme on microbiota-host interactions.
Details
| Funder | Novo Nordisk Foundation |
| Budget | DKK 1M–4.5M per grant; total pool DKK 104M (DKK 12M reserved for Microbiota-host interactions theme) |
| Duration | 1–3 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | DK |
Eligibility & scope
Supports basic bioscience and biomedicine (molecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics, genetics, pharmacology, etc.). Research must be conducted at a university, hospital, or non-profit research institution in Denmark. DKK 12M earmarked for the strategic theme 'Microbiota-host interactions: from molecular mechanisms to their role in physiology'.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers at Danish universities, hospitals, or non-profit research institutions
- •Fundamental bioscience and basic biomedicine focus (molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, pharmacology)
- •Projects with relevance to human health and disease
- •Applicants interested in the strategic microbiota-host interactions theme may access additional funding
Key Dates
- •Annual call; 2026 guidelines available (verify exact deadline on Novo Nordisk Foundation website)
- •1-3 year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The strategic microbiota-host interactions theme carries dedicated funding (DKK 12M); proposals aligned with this focus have a separate, less competitive pool.
- ✓Anchoring your proposal to human health relevance strengthens it, the foundation prioritises disease or health-related outcomes over pure mechanism-driven work.
- ✓Host-institution eligibility is strict: confirm your institution (university, hospital, or registered non-profit) is formally recognised before investing application effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding is available through Novo Nordisk Foundation's Projektstøtte in biovidenskab og basal biomedicin?
Grants range from DKK 1 million to DKK 4.5 million per project. DKK 12 million of the total call budget is reserved for the strategic theme on microbiota-host interactions.
How long can a project run under this Novo Nordisk Foundation call?
Projects may run for 1 to 3 years.
Who is eligible to apply to Novo Nordisk Foundation's Projektstøtte i biovidenskab og basal biomedicin?
Researchers based at Danish universities, hospitals, or non-profit research institutions are eligible.
What research areas does Novo Nordisk Foundation support in this call?
The call supports fundamental research in bioscience and basic biomedicine, including molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, and pharmacology, with a requirement for relevance to human health and disease.
Summary generated by AI based on published grant information. Always verify details on the funder's website.
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