[Novo Nordisk Foundation](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/)

April 20, 2026

Up to DKK 200,000 per grant; typically one grant per university team for participation in iGEM 2026.

Supports Danish university teams to participate in the 2026 iGEM competition and Grand Jamboree, fostering education and collaboration in synthetic biology.

Only one team per Danish university may be nominated annually.

--- ## Description This grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation provides financial support for teams at Danish universities to participate in the 2026 International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition and its Grand Jamboree. The initiative aims to strengthen educational programs in synthetic biology and genetic engineering, enhance the international profile of Danish university curricula, and encourage collaboration and innovation among students in biotechnology-based synthesis and production. The iGEM competition is the world’s largest synthetic biology event, bringing together multidisciplinary student teams to design and execute projects using synthetic biology approaches. The Grand Jamboree, held in Paris in November 2026, serves as the culminating event where teams present their work and engage with the global synthetic biology community. --- ## Due Dates - April 20, 2026: Application deadline (Call closes 20 April 2026, 2:00pm Copenhagen time) Applicants will be notified of results in April/May 2026. --- ## Funding Amount - Each selected team may receive up to DKK 200,000 to cover expenses related to participation in iGEM 2026 and the Grand Jamboree. - Funding is awarded per university, with one team per university eligible for support each year. --- ## Eligibility - Teams must be comprised of university students within technology, biotechnology, or natural sciences. - Only Danish universities offering courses in genetic engineering and synthetic biology may participate. - Each eligible university can nominate **one team per year** for funding. - The university is responsible for the internal selection of its iGEM team. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted as a single PDF file to the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Grant Manager (see Contact Information below). - The application must include: - A letter of support from the university’s dean or department head - A brief presentation of the iGEM team - A project description (1–2 pages) - A budget overview (template available [here](https://novonordiskfonden.dk//app/uploads/Budget_2022v1-14.xlsx)) - Submit applications via email to [csa@novo.dk](mailto:csa@novo.dk) - Refer to the [General Conditions for Grants](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/conditions-for-grants/) for compliance requirements. --- ## Additional Information - The call is expected to recur in 2027 for future iGEM competitions. - For more about the iGEM competition, visit the [official iGEM website](https://igem.org/). - Teams should also consult iGEM’s deadlines and requirements for competition registration. --- ## External Links - [Program page and application details](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/participation-in-the-international-genetically-engineered-machine-competition-and-giant-jamboree-2026/) - [iGEM Competition](https://competition.igem.org/) - [iGEM Grand Jamboree 2026](https://jamboree.igem.org/2026/home) - [General Conditions for Grants](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/conditions-for-grants/) - [Budget template (XLSX)](https://novonordiskfonden.dk//app/uploads/Budget_2022v1-14.xlsx) - [Applying for a grant at Novo Nordisk Foundation](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/how-we-work/what-are-grants/applying-for-a-grant/) - [Rules, grant administration and FAQ](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/how-we-work/what-are-grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-------------------------------|-------------------|------------------------------|------------------| | Camilla Stensgaard Andersson | Grant Manager | [csa@novo.dk](mailto:csa@novo.dk) | +45 35 27 66 00 | | Novo Nordisk Foundation | General inquiries | [info@novonordiskfonden.dk](mailto:info@novonordiskfonden.dk) | +45 44 44 88 88 | Address: Tuborg Havnevej 19, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark ---

Participation in the International Genetically Engineered Machine competition and Grand Jamboree 2026

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