Data Science Investigator Programme 2026
Supports Denmark-based research leaders developing innovative data and computational science methods or applications in life sciences, health, sustainability, agriculture, and technical sciences.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: March 6, 2026 (Call opens) | July 15, 2026 (Call closes, 2:00pm CEST)
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 14.7 million (€2M) per grant, up to 5 years; total annual program budget DKK 99 million (€13M).
Summary: Supports outstanding Denmark-based research leaders in data and computational science to advance research and education aligned with the Foundation’s strategic priorities.
Key Information: Applicants must select the correct career stage (Emerging, Ascending, Distinguished) in the NORMA system; applications will not be transferred between categories.
Description
This program funds ambitious research leaders based in Denmark at all career stages (Emerging, Ascending, Distinguished) conducting innovative research in data science and computational science. Projects should focus on the development of new algorithms, methods, or technologies, or on applying data science to areas aligned with the Foundation’s strategic priorities, such as life sciences, health, sustainability, agriculture, and technical sciences. The program aims to strengthen Denmark’s academic environment, increase the output of highly skilled data science professionals, and foster excellence in both research and education.
