Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize for Biomedicine
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize for Biomedicine honors a European-based scientist for transformative biomedical research that advances human health.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: August 2026 (nominations for 2027 prize) | Rolling (nominations open year-round, collected each August)
Funding Amounts: DKK 5 million total: DKK 4.5 million research grant + DKK 0.5 million personal award (single award, annual)
Summary: Annual prize recognizing a European-based scientist for outstanding, transformative biomedical research impacting human health.
Key Information: Self-nominations not accepted; nominees must be based at a European public/non-profit institution or company.
Description
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize for Biomedicine is an annual award honoring a scientist based in Europe who has made an outstanding contribution to advancing medical science, particularly through discoveries or breakthroughs with a transformative impact on human health. Established in 1963 and formerly known as the Novo Prize and Novo Nordisk Prize, this prestigious recognition includes a significant research grant and a personal award. Recipients are celebrated at a ceremony in Copenhagen and are invited to deliver a scientific event at their institution, further supported by the Foundation. The prize aims to highlight and support the ongoing impact of biomedical research on healthcare improvement.
