RECRUIT – Grants for International Recruitment, Autumn 2026
The RECRUIT programme funds Danish universities to bring top international researchers in natural sciences, biotechnology, and sustainability to Denmark for major research leadership roles.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: August 12, 2026: Full application submission deadline (Call closes 12 August 2026, 14:00 CEST)
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 22 million (assistant prof.), DKK 40 million (associate prof.), or DKK 55 million (full prof.) over up to 7 years; total program budget up to DKK 238 million/year.
Summary: Supports Danish universities in recruiting top international researchers in natural/technical sciences, biotechnology, and sustainability.
Key Information: Applicants must be nominated by a Danish university and recruited from outside Denmark.
Description
The RECRUIT programme is a major mobility grant initiative by the Novo Nordisk Foundation aimed at strengthening Danish universities' ability to attract top international research talent. The program supports the recruitment of excellent researchers at the assistant, associate, or full professor level, with a focus on natural and technical sciences, interdisciplinarity, biotechnology, and sustainability. By facilitating international recruitment, RECRUIT aims to enhance Denmark’s research competitiveness and foster robust research ecosystems in these strategic fields.
