Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize For Natural Science Teachers at Universities
Limited submission
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize honors university teams for exceptional innovation and impact in natural sciences teaching across the Danish Realm.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: November 16, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: DKK 1,500,000 total per award (includes personal honorarium of DKK 25,000 per teacher; remainder as educational grant to university)
Summary: Recognizes teams of university educators for extraordinary contributions to natural sciences teaching across the Danish Realm, with international visibility and institutional support.
Description
This annual prize, supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, honors teams of two or three university teachers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and innovation in teaching natural sciences at universities within the Danish Realm. The award seeks to highlight and reward educational practices that inspire both students and the academic community, with the aim of setting international standards for excellence in university-level science instruction. Prize recipients are recognized at a high-profile event and featured in Science magazine.
