You will find an increased total call budget of DKK 40 million for this cycle, along with newly specified annual limits for travel, publication, and tuition costs. When preparing your proposal, note that the research scope now explicitly welcomes alternative ingredients—such as precision fermentation and cellular agriculture—as well as data science-driven methods. Additionally, your application materials must now include summaries of any previous or current Novo Nordisk Foundation grants you hold.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 4.3 million per project for up to 3 years; total call budget typically DKK 40 million
Summary: Supports innovative research in plant science, agriculture, and food biotechnology to address sustainability challenges in the Nordic region.
Key Information: For researchers at universities or non-profit institutions in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden; excludes projects focused on livestock, aquaculture, or clinical nutrition.