Novo Nordisk Fondens Naturfagslærerpris
The Novo Nordisk Fondens Naturfagslærerpris honors Danish primary school science teachers for exceptional and innovative contributions to science education, awarded annually by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
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 school for science education development
Summary: Annual prize recognizing outstanding primary school science teachers in Denmark for exceptional contributions to science education
Key Information: Nominations must be submitted by the school leader or school board; the nominated teacher must consent to the nomination
Description
This annual award from the Novo Nordisk Foundation honors passionate and skilled science teachers in primary schools across the Kingdom of Denmark (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands) who have made exceptional contributions to science education. The prize aims to highlight innovative teaching, inspire student interest in science and technology, and foster a strong scientific environment within schools. Recipients are recognized at the Big Bang conference and are encouraged to share their experiences and teaching practices with peers.
