[Novo Nordisk](https://www.novonordisk.com)

August 2026 (Nomination submission deadline, projected)

DKK 5 million total: DKK 4.5M research grant, DKK 0.5M personal award, plus DKK 0.5M for symposium (approx. EUR 672,000 total).

Recognizes an active scientist for outstanding international contributions to medical science, supporting further biomedical research in Europe.

--- ## Description The Novo Nordisk Prize is an annual award that honors an active scientist who has made exceptional international contributions to medical science, particularly in Europe. The prize seeks to recognize and further support biomedical research in fields such as bioscience, basic and translational biomedicine, clinical medicine, data science, endocrinology, and metabolism. In addition to a research grant and personal award, the recipient receives funding to host an international symposium within their area of research. --- ## Due Dates - August 2026: Nomination submission deadline (anticipated/projected; call closes 11:59pm Copenhagen time) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Total prize: DKK 5 million (approx. EUR 672,000) - Research grant: DKK 4.5 million (approx. EUR 605,000) - Personal award: DKK 0.5 million (approx. EUR 67,000) - Additional: DKK 0.5 million for hosting an international symposium --- ## Eligibility - Nominee must be an active scientist with a current position and active research program at a public, non-profit research institution or company based in a European country. - Must have demonstrated scientific excellence leading to a major discovery or breakthrough in human health and disease, prevention, diagnosis, and/or treatment. - Must serve as an inspirational leader and role model for young scientists. - Nominees can be of any nationality. - Nominations can be submitted by individual researchers, research institutions (academic or industrial), and research funding agencies. - No limit on the number of nominations per nominator. - Self-nominations and nominations by family members are not accepted. - Members of the Novo Nordisk Foundation Board, prize committee, or Novo Group employees are ineligible. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted electronically via the official nomination form (available on the program webpage) before the deadline. - The nomination and review processes are confidential. - Nominations are evaluated by the Committee on the Novo Nordisk Prize. - The awardee is typically announced in April of the following year. --- ## Additional Information - The prize is intended to support and advance biomedical research in Europe. - The recipient is expected to host an international symposium in their field, supported by additional funding. - The call is annual, with nominations typically closing in early August. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Novo Nordisk Prize Nomination](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/novo-nordisk-prize-nomination/) - [About the Novo Nordisk Prize](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/prizes/the-novo-nordisk-prize/) - [Committee on the Novo Nordisk Prize](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/committees/committee-on-the-novo-nordisk-prize/) - [Grant Rules, Administration, and FAQ](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/how-we-work/what-are-grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role/Title | Email | Phone | |----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|----------------------| | Douglas Oliveira | Scientific Manager, Biomedical Research | [dol@novo.dk](mailto:dol@novo.dk) | | | Pernille Julø Risegaard | Senior PA, Team Coordinator & Prize Manager | [pjri@novo.dk](mailto:pjri@novo.dk) | | | Novo Nordisk Foundation | Main office, Hellerup, Denmark | [info@novonordiskfonden.dk](mailto:info@novonordiskfonden.dk) | +45 35 27 66 00 |

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