[Novo Nordisk](https://www.novonordisk.com)

August 21, 2025, 2:00pm (Copenhagen time)

Up to DKK 4.3 million per project (1–3 years)

Supports innovative research in plant science, agriculture, and food biotechnology to advance sustainable agriculture and food production in the Nordic region.

--- ## Description This grant supports excellent research projects in plant science, agriculture, and food biotechnology, with an emphasis on developing sustainable agriculture and food production in the Nordic region. Projects should be fundamentally scientific, strategically oriented toward sustainability, and aim to produce knowledge that extends beyond the current state-of-the-art. The program prioritizes research on high-productivity and resilient plants, sustainable use of microorganisms, environmentally friendly agricultural systems, and new plant-, microorganism-, or fungi-based ingredients and foods. Technological innovation, including data science and new methods, is encouraged. The grant does not support projects primarily focused on livestock, aquaculture, or clinical nutrition. --- ## Due Dates - Application opens: June 18, 2025 - Application deadline: August 21, 2025, 2:00pm (Copenhagen time) - Results announced: December 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant: Up to DKK 4.3 million per project for a 3-year duration - Projects may be 1–3 years; shorter projects receive proportionally reduced funding - Funds should be distributed approximately equally each year --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be faculty members or researchers with an independent research program at a university or non-profit research institution in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden. - Projects must be based in the Nordic countries. - Co-applicants are permitted and may receive a share of the grant. - The program does **not** support: - Research primarily focused on livestock or aquaculture - Projects centered on nutritional uptake or clinical studies - Proposals with a main focus on pharmaceuticals or therapeutics (these should apply to different Novo Nordisk Foundation committees) --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [NORMA application system](https://norma.novonordiskfonden.dk/s_Login.jsp). - Review the full [application guidelines (PDF)](https://novonordiskfonden.dk//app/uploads/Guidelines-Project-grants-PAF-2025.pdf) for detailed instructions, eligibility, and requirements. - Support letters from co-applicants (if any) should be uploaded under “Other Uploads” in NORMA. - Additional information about the evaluation committee is available [here](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/komiteer/komite-for-plantevidenskab-landbrug-og-foedevarebioteknologi/). --- ## Additional Information - The program encourages high-risk/high-reward projects and the development of new methods or technologies with clear application to sustainable agriculture or food production. - For technical support with the NORMA system, contact norma-support@novo.dk (available 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Copenhagen time). - For grant management and administration, see [here](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/how-we-work/what-are-grants/managing-a-grant/). --- ## External Links - [Grant call and details](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/project-grants-for-research-within-plant-science-agriculture-and-food-biotechnology-2025/) - [Application guidelines (PDF)](https://novonordiskfonden.dk//app/uploads/Guidelines-Project-grants-PAF-2025.pdf) - [NORMA application portal](https://norma.novonordiskfonden.dk/s_Login.jsp) - [List of previously funded projects](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant-recipient/) - [Rules, grant administration, and FAQ](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/how-we-work/what-are-grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | |-----------------------------|------------------------------|----------------------------| | Beatriz Domínguez Guerrero | Grant Manager | [bdm@novo.dk](mailto:bdm@novo.dk) | | Thies Marten Heick | Scientific Manager | [tmh@novo.dk](mailto:tmh@novo.dk) | | Fábio Faria Oliveira | Senior Scientific Manager, Biotech | [ffo@novo.dk](mailto:ffo@novo.dk) | | General grant inquiries | Novo Nordisk Foundation | [info@novonordiskfonden.dk](mailto:info@novonordiskfonden.dk) | | NORMA technical support | | norma-support@novo.dk | Phone (Foundation HQ): +45 35 27 66 00 Address: Tuborg Havnevej 19, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark

Project Grants for research within Plant Science, Agriculture and Food Biotechnology 2025

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