Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize For Technical Science Teachers at Universities
Limited submission
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize honors university educator teams for outstanding contributions and innovation in technical science teaching in the Danish Realm.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: November 16, 2026
Funding Amounts: DKK 1,500,000 total per prize (DKK 25,000 personal honorarium per teacher; remainder to university for educational use)
Summary: Annual prize recognizing teams of university educators in technical sciences for outstanding contributions to teaching across the Danish Realm.
Key Information: Only one team per university may be nominated each year; nominations must be submitted by the Pro-Rector or Associate Dean for Education.
Description
This annual prize, presented by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, honors teams of two or three educators who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and innovation in advancing university-level technical science education within the Danish Realm. The award aims to showcase collaborative teaching excellence, inspire educational communities nationally and internationally, and support further development of technical science teaching. Prize recipients are celebrated at a major university event and featured in prominent scientific publications, highlighting their impact on student development and the broader field.
