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Project grants in Endocrinology and Metabolism – Nordic Region

Novo Nordisk Fonden

Purpose

The Novo Nordisk Foundation calls for applications within basic and clinical research within the endocrine system and metabolism relating to cellular energy homeostasis. The objective is to promote Nordic research at the highest international level to carry out research projects of 1-3 years duration.

Seniority

Applicants must be experienced independent researchers, who have already established their own line of research. The applicant must be the clear driver of the project.
Applications from Ph.D. students and postdocs will not be taken into consideration.
Salary of the grantee cannot be covered by this grant. The applicant must be guaranteed her/his own salary for the entire project period.

Co-applicants

Co-applicants are not allowed within this call.

Funding

A total of up to DKK 103 million is available for projects lasting from 1 to 3 years. Projects of up to DKK 4.5 million can be applied for with a yearly maximum budget of DKK 1.5 million.

The budget allocated to the first year can be higher than DKK 1.5 million if equipment purchases are required for the project.

The application must describe a clearly defined research project with an appropriate budget.

Hormone regulation in women’s health

In this application round there will be a special emphasis on research projects related to understanding the complexities and the regulation of hormones that are crucial to influence different aspects of women’s health, both at the molecular, cellular and physiological level. DKK 11 million are earmarked for projects within the strategic focused theme ‘Hormone regulation in women’s health.’ Applications submitted as part of the special theme must still be within the scientific scope of the call to be eligible.

Application process

The application must be completed and submitted using the Foundation’s electronic application system. Before initiating the application process, it is important to carefully read the “Information and guidelines for applicants”, accessed via ‘How to apply’ above. Additional essential information on the call and application process is found in these guidelines.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Exceptional scientific excellence

This is the clearest predictor across almost all NNF calls.

The strongest applications consistently demonstrate:

outstanding scientific quality
a compelling research question
robust hypothesis-driven design
excellent publication record
strong investigator independence

NNF states that applications are assessed through international expert peer review with strong emphasis on scientific quality.

2. Novelty and innovation

Highly competitive proposals usually present:

bold new scientific concepts
disruptive or frontier approaches
original methodologies
transformative biological or medical insight
potential to shift the field substantially

Several NNF calls explicitly mention quality and novelty among assessment criteria.

3. Strong alignment with NNF strategic priorities

Projects perform best when clearly aligned with one of NNF’s major focus areas, especially:

cardiometabolic disease
diabetes and obesity
regenerative medicine
infectious diseases and vaccines
biotechnology
life sciences
sustainability and biosolutions
reducing inequity in health

NNF’s 2030 strategy highlights these as core funding themes.

4. Clear societal or health impact

NNF strongly values projects with the potential to:

improve human health
reduce disease burden
advance prevention or treatment
enable healthcare innovation
create measurable societal benefit
strengthen sustainability solutions

Impact beyond academia is a major advantage.

5. Feasible and well-executed project plan

Successful applications typically include:

realistic timelines
clear milestones
achievable deliverables
strong project management
appropriate budget justification
clear institutional support

NNF application guidance specifically encourages careful planning and coordination with host institutions before submission.

6. Strong research environment and collaboration

Competitive proposals often benefit from:

excellent host institution
international collaborations
multidisciplinary teams
access to advanced infrastructure
strong mentoring or institutional support

Environment and collaboration are explicitly mentioned in multiple NNF assessment frameworks.

7. Strong applicant track record

For investigator-led awards, reviewers heavily assess:

publication quality
citation impact
previous funding success
leadership of independent research programmes
ability to deliver major projects

For example, the Laureate Research Grant requires applicants to have led an independent research programme for 7+ years.

8. Potential for long-term platform building

NNF often funds projects that can:

build long-term research programmes
create new research platforms or infrastructure
generate future large-scale collaborations
position teams for future international funding

Projects with durable scientific value tend to be especially attractive.

9. Strong translational or interdisciplinary potential

High-scoring applications frequently combine:

biology
medicine
engineering
computational biology
AI/data science
biotechnology
translational research

Cross-disciplinary approaches are increasingly prominent across NNF programmes.

10. Clear and persuasive grant writing

NNF’s own guidance encourages applicants to:

read call instructions carefully
complete every field accurately
structure the proposal clearly
ensure strong formatting and language
seek colleague/mentor review before submission

Clarity and presentation can strongly influence reviewer perception.

Common Reasons for Rejection

Frequent reviewer concerns include:

weak alignment with NNF priority themes
insufficient novelty
limited scientific impact
unclear execution plan
poor feasibility
weak institutional support
incremental rather than transformative science
unclear pathway to broader benefit

Specialties

Endocrinology and Diabetes

Eligibility Requirements

Geography and institutions

The administrating institution must be:

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A university, hospital or other non-profit research institution in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden.

The main applicant must be anchored in:

The research activities applied for must take place at:

Eligible Countries:

Denmark

Finland

Iceland

Norway

Sweden

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Novo Nordisk Fonden

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: Tuborg Havnevej 19 2900 Hellerup

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