Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize For Technical Science Teachers at Universities

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize For Technical Science Teachers at Universities recognises and showcases a team of two or three university teachers who have made an extraordinary contribution to educating and developing the qualifications of students in technical sciences. The prize is intended for teachers whose work can serve as an inspiration internationally and is presented at an annual teaching symposium or celebration at the recipients’ university. Recipients are featured in Science magazine alongside the Foundation’s award statement and a description of their achievements and ambitions in relation to teaching.

Personal honorary award of DKK 25,000 per teacher and an educational grant (remainder of DKK 1,500,000) awarded to the university for teaching development.

The prize is for teams of two or three dedicated teachers who hold permanent positions at associate professor level or above, or who are on the tenure track at assistant professor level, and who teach technical science subjects on technical sciences degree programmes across the Danish Realm. Candidates must be nominated by the Pro‑Rector or Associate Dean for Education; each university may nominate only one team.

Nomination by the Pro‑Rector or Associate Dean for Education via the Foundation's application link; students and colleagues may propose candidates to their Associate Dean or Pro‑Rector. Each university may nominate one team.