Project Grants for Science Education and Informal Learning Environments

A Novo Nordisk Foundation grant call to support projects that promote scientific literacy and strengthen interest, knowledge and competences in science, technology and sustainability among children, young people and the general population in the Danish Realm. Funding is available for STEM teaching, science didactics research, out-of-school science experiences and projects addressing sustainability, green transition and health. Eligible projects include educational development, talent offers, teacher competence development, informal activity centres, museums and summer schools. Grants are project-based, with awards intended to cover project costs and may run for up to six years.

Project funding to cover salaries of project staff, operational costs, materials and equipment, transport related to the project, dissemination (conferences, publications), evaluation/follow-up research, external audit if required, and an administrative contribution up to 5% of the total budget.

The project’s responsible applicant must be affiliated with the administering institution during the grant period. The administering institution must be a public institution and/or non-profit organisation (including educational institutions, municipalities, research institutions, museums or associations) in the Danish Realm. Companies may apply for non-commercial projects of public benefit but must complete a questionnaire to demonstrate the project’s non-commercial character. Project activities must target audiences in the Danish Realm.

Applications must be submitted by a project-responsible applicant at an eligible administering institution; an applicant may only be main applicant to one of the listed 2026 calls. Companies must complete a questionnaire to demonstrate non-commercial public benefit. Further application instructions available on the foundation’s grant pages.