Postdoc Fellowships in Nursing Research
This grant funds three-year postdoctoral nursing research projects by PhD-qualified nurses in Denmark, with emphasis on transitional care and primary healthcare sector studies.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: September 17, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 2.43 million per grant (3 years); total funding pool DKK 7.3 million; up to 3 awards
Summary: Supports full-time, three-year postdoctoral research in nursing by PhD-qualified registered nurses at Danish institutions.
Key Information: Application must be anchored at a Danish university, hospital, or non-profit research institution.
Description
The Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Postdoc Fellowships in Nursing Research provide funding for advanced postdoctoral research projects in nursing science. The program is designed to support early-career, PhD-qualified registered nurses in Denmark, enabling them to conduct full-time, three-year research projects at universities, hospitals, or other non-profit research institutions. The fellowships aim to advance nursing knowledge and practice, with particular encouragement for projects focusing on transitional care and nursing in the primary healthcare sector. Successful applicants will work under the guidance of a mentor or supervisor at the host institution.
