Project Grants in Bioscience and Basic Biomedicine
Supports high-level Danish bioscience and biomedicine research to advance understanding of human health and disease, with a focus on microbiota–host interactions.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: September 1, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 4.5 million per grant (1–3 years); total call budget DKK 104 million; DKK 12 million reserved for microbiota–host interaction theme
Summary: Supports high-level Danish research in bioscience and basic biomedicine to advance understanding of human health and disease, with a strategic focus on microbiota–host interactions.
Key Information: Applicants must be independent researchers at Danish non-profit institutions; main applicant's salary cannot be covered.
Description
This grant supports fundamental research projects of high international standard within bioscience and basic biomedicine, aiming to advance knowledge relevant to understanding the human organism and the mechanisms underlying health and disease. The call covers a broad range of areas, including molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, bioinformatics, biophysics, biochemistry, and related fields. A portion of the funding is specifically reserved for projects addressing microbiota–host interactions, from molecular mechanisms to their physiological roles. The program is intended to foster Danish research excellence and strengthen the scientific environment at Danish universities, hospitals, and other non-profit research institutions.
