Postdoc Fellowships in Nursing Research
Supports Danish-based postdoctoral research by PhD-educated nurses to advance nursing science, with an emphasis on independent, high-quality projects and evidence-based practice.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 2.43 million per grant (max 3 years); total call budget DKK 7.3 million; typically 3 fellowships awarded per cycle.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research projects by registered nurses with a PhD at Danish institutions to advance nursing science and improve patient care.
Key Information: This is a forecasted call; all dates are projected and subject to confirmation.
Description
The Novo Nordisk Foundation's Postdoc Fellowships in Nursing Research are designed to support talented early-career researchers in nursing, enabling them to undertake independent, high-quality postdoctoral projects in Denmark. The fellowship aims to strengthen nursing science, promote evidence-based practice, and foster career development for registered nurses with a PhD or equivalent. Projects may cover any area of nursing research, with particular encouragement for work focused on transitional care and primary healthcare. The fellowship is anchored at a Danish university, university college, hospital, or other non-profit research institution, and must be conducted under the guidance of a mentor or supervisor.
