Novo Nordisk Foundation Laureate Research Grants
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Laureate Research Grants support outstanding biomedical researchers to elevate Denmark’s research in bioscience, biomedicine, and related fields through international collaboration.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: October 27, 2026 (Stage I Letter of Intent) | February 3, 2027 (Stage II Full Application, invited only)
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 60 million (~7 years/project); total available: TBD
Summary: Supports recruitment or retention of outstanding established biomedical researchers to strengthen Denmark’s research environment and foster international collaboration.
Description
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Laureate Research Grants are designed to recruit or retain top-tier established biomedical researchers, either by bringing leading scientists to Denmark from abroad or enabling exceptional talent to remain in Denmark. The program aims to enhance the Danish biomedical research landscape, encourage collaboration across scientific and geographic boundaries, and address critical societal challenges. Supported research areas include bioscience, basic biomedicine, clinical and translational medicine, endocrinology, and metabolism.
