RECRUIT – Grants for International Recruitment, Autumn 2026
The RECRUIT programme funds Danish universities to attract top international researchers in natural and technical sciences, biotechnology, and sustainability to strengthen Denmark’s research ecosystem.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: August 12, 2026 (Application deadline — 14:00 CEST)
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 22M (assistant prof.) / DKK 40M (associate prof.) / DKK 55M (full prof.) over 7 years; total program budget up to DKK 238M/year
Summary: Supports Danish universities in recruiting outstanding international researchers in natural and technical sciences, biotechnology, and sustainability through university nomination.
Key Information: Only candidates nominated by a Danish university are eligible; nomination quotas apply by university.
Description
The RECRUIT programme is a major mobility grant initiative by the Novo Nordisk Foundation aimed at strengthening Danish universities in the global competition for academic talent. It supports the recruitment of leading international researchers at the assistant, associate, or full professor level to Danish institutions. The programme focuses on research in natural and technical sciences, interdisciplinarity, biotechnology, and sustainability, with the goal of building robust research ecosystems and advancing Denmark’s research landscape. All candidates must be nominated by a Danish university, and each university has a set nomination quota.
