Project Grants for Research within Nutrition Related to CMDs
Supports innovative research on nutrition-related cardiometabolic diseases in Denmark, focusing on prevention, management, and scientific capacity building.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: September 8, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 4 million per grant (DKK 5 million with international co-applicant); total pool DKK 30 million; up to 3 years (4 years for PhD stipends).
Summary: Supports research and knowledge translation in nutrition-related cardiometabolic diseases, focusing on prevention, management, and scientific capacity building in Denmark.
Key Information: Main applicant must be at least 50% affiliated with a Danish non-profit research institution; projects including anti-obesity medication are ineligible.
Description
This grant program funds research projects that advance understanding and promote the translation or implementation of new and existing knowledge in the prevention and management of nutrition-related cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs). The initiative aims to strengthen Denmark’s scientific capacity in nutritional sciences, supporting projects with clear relevance to human health and a strategic outlook for societal benefit. Projects should address novel hypotheses, innovative interventions, or methodologies in nutrition and CMDs, and may include related lifestyle factors (e.g., exercise, sleep) to maximize impact. Both established and emerging independent researchers are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the affiliation requirements.
