RECRUIT Sabbatical Grants, Autumn 2026
The RECRUIT Sabbatical Grants support Danish and international researchers in natural and technical sciences to undertake collaborative, innovative research placements abroad or in Denmark for up to one year.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: August 12, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 1 million per grant for up to 1 year; total annual program budget DKK 238 million
Summary: Supports Danish university faculty in natural and technical sciences to undertake international sabbaticals or host international researchers in Denmark.
Key Information: Candidates must be nominated by a Danish university within its allocated quota; only one application per call per candidate.
Description
The RECRUIT Sabbatical Grants are designed to foster internationalisation and knowledge exchange by supporting university faculty in time-unlimited positions to spend up to one year embedded in a foreign research environment, or by enabling international researchers to come to Denmark. The program is open to faculty in natural and technical sciences, including interdisciplinary research, biotechnology, and sustainability. The goal is to strengthen global research collaboration, broaden professional networks, and advance innovation through temporary placements in diverse academic settings.
