Novo Nordisk Foundation Funding Opportunities - Information Meeting

The Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF) will visit Aarhus University on 4th November 2025 to present their strategy and funding opportunities in open competition followed by an opportunity for one-on-one with representatives from NNF.

Oplysninger om arrangementet

Tidspunkt

Tirsdag 4. november 2025,  kl. 13:00 - 15:00

Sted

AIAS Auditorium (1632 – 201), Aarhus Universitet, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 6B, 8000 Aarhus C

Arrangør

Novo Nordisk Foundation, Aarhus University

All interested staff at AU is invited to an information meeting with NNF on November 4th between 13:00– 15:00. The meeting is your opportunity to learn about NNF’s strategy and funding programmes within:

  • Natural Sciences
  • Technical Sciences
  • Biomedical Research
  • Clinical Medicine & Endocrinology
  • Biotech
  • Agri-Food
  • Innovation
  • Education & Outreach
  • Grant management

As well as from: 

  • Bioinnovation Institute

The meeting will begin with a general introduction to NNF and its funding opportunities, followed by the chance to engage in one-on-one discussions with relevant scientific officers from NNF during the breakout sessions. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity to discuss specific questions regarding the foundation’s programs and your project ideas. 

The meeting, which will be conducted in English, is relevant for both researchers and research support staff. It is possible to attend the first part of the meeting online (13:00-14:00), however it will not be possible to ask questions or participate in the 1 to 1 dialogue. The in-person capacity is maximum 120 participants. Additional information about the Foundation and its funding programs is available at https://novonordiskfonden.dk/.

Agenda

13:00 – Welcome by Per Brøndsted Höllsberg, Vice-dean for Research, Faculty of Health.

13:10 – Presentation of NNF strategy and overview of funding opportunities in open competition by Ulla Gro Nielsen, Director, Head of Technical Sciences

14:00 - 1 to 1 dialogue with NNF Scientific Officers for the individual support areas.

15:00 - End of meeting.

Venue

AIAS Auditorium (1632 – 201)

Aarhus Institute of Advance Studies, Aarhus Universitet

Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 6B, 8000 Aarhus C