Novo Nordisk Foundation

The Novo Nordisk Foundation is a Danish enterprise foundation and one of the largest charitable foundations in the world. Its purpose is to support scientific, humanitarian, and social causes, with a particular emphasis on improving human health and the sustainability of society and the planet.

The foundation funds research across the biomedical and life sciences, including metabolic and endocrine research, biotechnology, and translational medicine, as well as growing investments in sustainability, quantum science, and education. Its scale allows it to support both individual investigators and large research centers and initiatives.

Funding is awarded through grants, fellowships, and major center and challenge programs, evaluated through competitive review, with many opportunities open internationally as well as in Denmark. Researchers can find current Novo Nordisk Foundation opportunities and deadlines on Atom.