Novo Nordisk Foundation Natural Science High School Teacher Prize

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Natural Science High School Teacher Prize recognises outstanding teaching efforts in natural science subjects at upper-secondary (gymnasium) level within the Danish Realm. The prize is awarded annually to one teacher, a team or multiple teachers who have delivered a special teaching contribution in subjects such as astronomy, biology, biotechnology, physics, geoscience, chemistry, mathematics, physical geography, technical subjects and technology. The award includes a personal honourarium and funding for the recipient's school to develop natural science teaching, and the recipient is invited to participate in the Big Bang conference.

Personal honourarium (DKK 50,000 or DKK 25,000 per team member) and DKK 300,000 to the recipient's school for teaching development; conference participation and accommodation at Big Bang 2027.

The prize is open to teachers at gymnasiums in the Danish Realm who teach one or more natural science subjects listed by the foundation. Nominations must be submitted via the nominee's principal or school board; pupils, parents and colleagues are encouraged to propose candidates. Teams of up to three people from the same school may be nominated. The nominated teacher must consent to the nomination.

Candidates are nominated (by pupils, parents or colleagues) but nominations must be submitted via the nominee's principal or school board. Nominated teachers must consent; selection is by the Foundation's Committee for Teaching Prizes.