Project Grants for Research within Nutrition Related to CMDs
Supports research advancing understanding and translation of nutrition-related cardiometabolic diseases, focusing on prevention, management, and societal impact in Denmark.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: September 8, 2026: Full application submission deadline (call closes)
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 4 million per grant (DKK 5 million with international co-applicant); total call budget DKK 30 million; project duration up to 3 years (4 years for PhD stipends).
Summary: Supports research and knowledge translation on nutrition-related cardiometabolic diseases, with a focus on prevention, management, and societal impact in Denmark.
Key Information: Main applicant must be based at a Danish non-profit research institution with at least 50% affiliation; salary for main applicant not covered.
Description
This grant supports innovative research projects addressing nutrition-related cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs), aiming to advance understanding and facilitate the translation of both new and existing knowledge into societal and clinical practice. The program is designed to build scientific capacity in Denmark within nutritional sciences and encourages projects that are applied, novel, and have the potential to improve human health and health equity. Projects may span prevention, management, and recovery from CMDs, and can incorporate a range of methodologies and technologies (e.g., digital tools, sensors, AI).
