The Novo Nordisk Foundation Start Package Grants 2026

Deadline: Apr 08, 2026

other

4 years (duration)

partially funded

Denmark

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📖 About The Novo Nordisk Foundation Start Package Grants

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Start Package Grant Programme supports Danish universities and non-profit research institutions in recruiting outstanding international researchers. This four-year grant provides up to DKK 10 million to help newly recruited faculty establish independent research groups in areas aligned with the Foundation’s health and sustainability strategy.

🎁 Benefits of The Novo Nordisk Foundation Start Package Grants

The Start Package Grant is awarded for four years, with funding levels depending on the recruited position:

Up to DKK 5 million for tenure-track assistant professor positions.
Up to DKK 8 million for time-unlimited associate professor positions.
Up to DKK 10 million for time-unlimited full professor positions and clinical or clinical chair professor positions with mandatory research responsibilities.

✅ Requirements for The Novo Nordisk Foundation Start Package Grants

Eligible applicants are Danish universities and non-profit research institutions. Each institution may submit one application per vacant faculty position and designated candidate.

Pre-submission Requirements:

Identify a top candidate.
Conduct an objective evaluation.
Use a scientifically competent appointment committee.
Include external and international representation in the committee.

If funding is awarded, the institution must confirm the appointment within two months.

📅 Application Date and Process

Applications can be submitted via the official application portal.
Deadline: 08 April, 2026

🔗 Application Portal

View details of The Novo Nordisk Foundation Start Package Grants.
Apply directly via The Novo Nordisk Foundation Application Portal.

For further information, visit the official Novo Nordisk Foundation website.

Benefits

The Start Package Grant is awarded for four years.
Funding levels depend on the recruited position:
- Up to DKK 5 million for tenure-track assistant professor positions
- Up to DKK 8 million for time-unlimited associate professor positions
- Up to DKK 10 million for time-unlimited full professor positions and clinical or clinical chair professor positions with mandatory research responsibilities

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