Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize for Biomedicine
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize for Biomedicine annually honors a Europe-based scientist for outstanding biomedical research with significant impact on human health.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: August 2026 (nomination deadline; typically mid-August annually)
Funding Amounts: DKK 5 million total: DKK 4.5 million research grant + DKK 0.5 million personal award (approx. €670,000 total)
Summary: Annual prize for a Europe-based scientist recognizing outstanding contributions to medical science and human health.
Key Information: Nominations must be for scientists at public/non-profit research institutions or companies in Europe; self-nominations are not accepted.
Description
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize for Biomedicine is a prestigious annual award recognizing a scientist currently based in Europe who has made an exceptional contribution to medical science, with demonstrable impact on human health. The award, formerly known as the Novo Nordisk Prize, celebrates scientific excellence, leadership, and the transformative potential of research in biomedicine. The recipient is honored at a ceremony in Copenhagen and is invited to deliver a lecture, symposium, or another scientific event at their institution, supported by the Foundation.
