Novo Nordisk Prize
    Novo Nordisk Prize
    Competition & Award

    Novo Nordisk Prize

    Apply by Aug 1, 2025
    Application Closed

    About

    The Novo Nordisk Prize honors exceptional scientists in Europe who have made significant contributions to biomedical research, offering a substantial financial award and research grant to support ongoing scientific endeavors, while inspiring the next generation of researchers.

    Benefits

    • 💰Prize Amount
      Prize amount of DKK 5 million (approx. EUR 672,000)
    • 💰Research Grant
      Includes a research grant of DKK 4.5 million (approx. EUR 605,000)
    • 💰Personal Award
      Personal award of DKK 0.5 million (approx. EUR 67,000)
    • 🏆Recognition
      Recognition of outstanding contributions to biomedical research

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Nominees must demonstrate scientific excellence leading to major discoveries in human health and disease
    • Must have a current position and active research program at a public, non-profit research institution or company in a European country
    • Nominees should serve as inspirational leaders for young scientists
    • Open to nominees of any nationality
    • Nominators can be individuals or institutions, with no limit on the number of nominations

    Target Region

    Europe

    Target Sector

    Biomedical Research

    Novo Nordisk Foundation