RECRUIT Sabbatical Grants, Autumn 2026
The RECRUIT Sabbatical Grants fund international research sabbaticals for faculty in natural and technical sciences, emphasizing interdisciplinarity, biotechnology, and sustainability.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: August 12, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 1 million per grant (approx. €134,000) | Duration: 3–12 months | Annual program budget: up to DKK 238 million
Summary: Supports international research sabbaticals for university faculty in natural and technical sciences, emphasizing interdisciplinarity, biotechnology, and sustainability.
Key Information: Applicants must be nominated by their Danish university; only time-unlimited faculty positions are eligible.
Description
The Novo Nordisk Foundation’s RECRUIT Sabbatical Grants are designed to foster internationalisation and research excellence by enabling university faculty to undertake temporary research placements in foreign academic environments. The program is open to faculty in time-unlimited positions, supporting both Danish researchers going abroad and international researchers coming to Denmark. Research must focus on natural and technical sciences, with particular emphasis on interdisciplinarity, biotechnology, and sustainability. The grant aims to strengthen professional networks, facilitate knowledge exchange, and enhance the Danish research ecosystem.
