Apply for Hallas-Møller Emerging Investigator – Bioscience and Basic Biomedicine Program (Denmark)

The Novo Nordisk Foundation offers the Hallas-Møller Emerging Investigator Grant for talented researchers in bioscience and basic biomedicine. This grant aims to support emerging research leaders as they establish their own research groups in Denmark. The grant application period opens on 28 October 2026 and closes on 12 January 2027 at 2:00 PM Copenhagen time. The Hallas-Møller Emerging Investigator Grant is designed to help emerging research leaders establish their own research groups. It targets senior postdocs ready to lead their own projects or junior group leaders in the early stages of their careers. The grant focuses on innovative projects in bioscience and basic biomedicine with high potential for scientific impact. The grant supports innovative projects in bioscience and basic biomedicine, emphasizing the potential for significant scientific contributions. This grant provides crucial support to emerging research leaders, offering financial resources and a platform to establish independent research groups in Denmark. It facilitates career mobility and encourages international collaboration. What is the maximum funding available per grant? Up to DKK 17 million per grant. Who can apply for this grant? Senior postdocs ready to start their own research groups or junior group leaders. Where must the research be conducted? The research must be conducted in Denmark. What is the duration of the grant? The grant duration is up to seven years. What is the application deadline? The deadline is 12 January 2027, 2:00 PM (Copenhagen time). If you meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in applying, review the official application guidelines and prepare your submission before the deadline. For additional information and guidance, contact the Novo Nordisk Foundation or visit their website.