Novo Nordisk Fondens Naturvidenskabelige Gymnasielærerpris
Novo Nordisk Fondens Naturvidenskabelige Gymnasielærerpris honors upper secondary teachers for exceptional, innovative science teaching in the Danish Realm.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: November 16, 2026: Deadline for submission of nominations
Funding Amounts: DKK 350,000 total per prize: DKK 50,000 personal award, DKK 300,000 to the recipient's school for science education development.
Summary: Annual prize recognizing outstanding upper secondary school teachers in the Danish Realm for exceptional science teaching and educational impact.
Key Information: Nominations must be submitted by the school rector or board; teachers from the same school cannot receive the prize again within four years.
Description
This annual prize from the Novo Nordisk Foundation honors upper secondary school (gymnasium) teachers in the Danish Realm who have made exceptional contributions to science education. The award aims to highlight innovative and inspiring teaching practices in subjects such as astronomy, biology, biotechnology, physics, geoscience, chemistry, mathematics, geography, technical subjects, and technology. The prize is intended to foster enthusiasm for science among students, promote collaborative learning environments, and raise the profile of high-quality science education.
