Project grants for novel science communication and public dialogue
Supports creative projects in Denmark that communicate science, technology, health, and sustainability to the public outside formal education, aiming to inspire, inform, and promote public dialogue.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: September 3, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 4,300,000 per grant (approx. €575,000) | Total pool: DKK 23 million | Project duration: up to 6 years
Summary: Supports creative, engaging projects in Denmark that communicate science, technology, and sustainability to broad audiences outside the formal education system.
Key Information: Main applicants must be affiliated with a Danish public/nonprofit institution or a private company for non-commercial projects.
Description
This grant aims to strengthen scientific and technical aspirations, knowledge, and competencies among children, young people, and the general population in Denmark. It supports novel and interactive projects that creatively communicate topics in natural sciences, technology, health, and sustainability, and that facilitate qualified public dialogue through various media and channels. Projects should inspire broad audiences, counteract misinformation, promote scientific debate, and ensure knowledge sharing beyond the project itself. The primary audience must be within Denmark and outside the formal education system.
