Project Grants for research within Plant Science, Agriculture and Food Biotechnology
Supports fundamental research in plant science, agriculture, and food biotechnology to develop sustainable solutions and advance knowledge beyond current state-of-the-art.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: August 20, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 4.3 million per grant over 1–3 years; total call budget DKK 40 million.
Summary: Supports fundamental research in plant science, agriculture, and food biotechnology to advance sustainable solutions and knowledge beyond the current state-of-the-art.
Description
This grant supports research projects within plant science, agriculture, and food biotechnology, focusing on fundamental, high-impact research that addresses major challenges in developing sustainable agriculture and food production. Projects should seek to extend current scientific knowledge, may involve high-risk approaches, and must be grounded in life science disciplines. Priority is given to work on resilient and productive plants, sustainable use of microorganisms, advanced agricultural and food systems, development of sustainable ingredients, and novel methods or technologies (including data science) for sustainability. The program emphasizes technological aspects of food science and biotechnology, with only limited consideration of nutrition and health.
