[Novo Nordisk](https://www.novonordisk.com)

September 16, 2025

Total pool ~DKK 21 million; individual project limits not specified

Supports collaborative research at the MicroMAX beamline, advancing crystallography expertise and infrastructure for health and sustainability.

--- ## Description The MicroMAX Collaborative Research Grants are intended to strengthen the user community and scientific output at the MicroMAX beamline at the MAX IV Synchrotron in Lund, Sweden. The program aims to facilitate high-quality collaborative research projects, foster Danish and international collaboration, and develop expertise in serial synchrotron crystallography anchored at Danish non-profit research organizations. The grants also support the education and training of early career researchers in advanced crystallography methods and encourage the development of new instrumentation or methods to enhance the beamline’s capabilities for a broad user base. Projects should align with the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s strategic focuses, including biomedicine, health sciences, sustainability, biotechnology, natural and technical sciences, or data science. For projects in natural, technical, or computational sciences, applicants must describe the potential for future applications in health or sustainability. --- ## Due Dates - September 16, 2025: Full application submission deadline (2:00pm Copenhagen time) Announcement of results is expected in March 2026. --- ## Funding Amount - Total funding available: Approximately DKK 21 million for this call. - The maximum or typical award per project is not explicitly stated. - Funding is intended for collaborative research projects, infrastructure development, and training activities at the MicroMAX beamline. --- ## Eligibility - **Main Applicant:** Must be affiliated (at least 80% full-time) with a Danish university, hospital, or other non-profit organization. - **Co-applicants:** 1 or 2 required; may be based in Denmark or internationally at a university, hospital, or non-profit research institution. - **Expertise Requirement:** At least the applicant or one co-applicant must have expertise in synchrotron-based crystallography or closely related methods. - **Project Focus:** Projects must align with the Foundation’s strategic research areas and, where applicable, describe potential health or sustainability impacts. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [NORMA application system](https://norma.novonordiskfonden.dk/s_Login.jsp). - Carefully review the [Application Guidelines](https://novonordiskfonden.dk//app/uploads/Guidelines-for-MicroMAX-Collaborative-Research-Grants-1.pdf) before applying. - Essential information and rules are available on the [grant administration and FAQ page](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/how-we-work/what-are-grants/). --- ## Additional Information - The MicroMAX beamline is optimized for serial-synchrotron crystallography with time-resolved capabilities. - Projects should have a collaborative character and aim to benefit a broad user community. - Early career researcher training and infrastructure development are encouraged. --- ## External Links - [Program Page](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/micromax-collaborative-research-grants/) - [Application Guidelines (PDF)](https://novonordiskfonden.dk//app/uploads/Guidelines-for-MicroMAX-Collaborative-Research-Grants-1.pdf) - [Rules, Grant Administration and FAQ](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/how-we-work/what-are-grants/) - [MicroMAX Beamline Details](https://www.maxiv.lu.se/beamlines-accelerators/beamlines/micromax/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |----------------------|------------------------------------|------------------------------|----------------------| | Laura Kacenauskaite | Senior Scientific Specialist | [lak@novo.dk](mailto:lak@novo.dk) | | | Rikke Stefansen | Grant Manager, Grant Management | [rst@novo.dk](mailto:rst@novo.dk) | | | Novo Nordisk Foundation | General inquiries | [info@novonordiskfonden.dk](mailto:info@novonordiskfonden.dk) | +45 35 27 66 00 |

MicroMAX Collaborative Research Grants - Novo Nordisk

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