Project Grants in the Natural and Technical Sciences 2026
Supports fundamental research in natural and technical sciences with potential applications in life science, health science, or sustainability (Novo Nordisk Foundation Project Grants 2026).
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: September 3, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 4 million per project (1–3 years; 4 years if supporting a 4-year PhD); total DKK 77 million available in 2026.
Summary: Supports fundamental research in natural and technical sciences with potential applications in life science, health science, or sustainability.
Key Information: Applicant must be at least 80% affiliated with a Danish research institution and cannot be a PhD student.
Description
This grant supports fundamental research projects within the natural and technical sciences—including physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, and technical sciences—that demonstrate potential applications in life science, health science, or sustainability. The aim is to advance foundational knowledge and foster research that can contribute to addressing major societal challenges. The call is highly competitive and is overseen by the Committee for the Natural and Technical Sciences.
