Novo Nordisk Foundation - Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials Grant Programme 2026 (With up to DKK 22 million in Funding)

  • Published: June 12, 2026
  • Deadline: August 18, 2026
  • Category: Grants
  • Oppotunity Locations: Denmark

Novo Nordisk Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials Grant Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

Get latest opportunities sent your Inbox


Join our Telegram Channel Follow us on WhatsApp

About Nordisk Foundation - Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials Grant Programme

The Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials Grant Programme is seeking applications to strengthen opportunities for conducting larger clinical trials in Denmark.The programme supports non-commercial clinical trials involving patients and aims to improve treatment routines, patient care, and clinical outcomes.Funding is available for monocentric trials, multicenter national trials, and certain international multicenter trials coordinated from or involving Denmark.

Benefits of Nordisk Foundation - Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials Grant Programme

  • Funding ranges from DKK 6 million to DKK 22 million per project.

Nordisk Foundation - Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials Grant Programme Requirements

The grant cannot support 

  • Clinical trials with a direct industrial and/or commercial purpose.

Main applicant

  • The main applicant (investigator) must have a MD and must be a specialist physician. Main applicant must be employed at the hospital in Denmark where the project is anchored, and he/she must be a clear driver/PI of the trial.  
  • The main applicant must have documented experience in research leadership and well-documented research activities. 
  • The main applicant is responsible for the project and for scientific and financial reporting. 
  • Researchers who already hold an active grant within ‘Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials’ from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, as main applicant, are eligible to apply for a new grant during the final year of the existing grant. The grant period for the new grant cannot overlap the active grant. They can, however, be co-applicants on new projects/applications.  

Application Date and Process

  • Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

18 August, 2026

Opportunity Application

View details of Nordisk Foundation - Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials Grant Programme

Apply for Nordisk Foundation - Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials Grant Programme

Get latest opportunities sent your Inbox


Join our Telegram Channel Follow us on WhatsApp
ScholarshipBob Partnership