News about Grants

Honorary Grant Awarded to Julie Laursen

Julie Laursen received a grant from the Ellen and Hans Hermer foundation for her significant effort in research on punishment and prisons.

New investment to democratise access to genomics technology

Up to DKK 95 million in funding from the Novo Nordisk Foundation will enable the implementation of the Genomics Research Infrastructure (GRI) and ensure open access to advanced functional genomics technology and…

Introducing ToRS Grant Lab

Introducing the very first iteration of the ToRS Grant Lab concept.

Mapping neuron complexity to tackle Parkinson’s at its earliest stage

When Parkinson’s disease is diagnosed, many dopamine-producing neurons are already severely depleted. Once neurons are lost, they cannot regenerate, and treatment options become limited.

Podcast about food waste featuring CIP project

On behalf of the project group behind "Fighting food waste - navigating values choices and habits", Janus Mortensen participated in the podcast the ESG panel.

New ‘Tomatoponics’ project aims to bring back flavour to hydroponic tomatoes

A new interdisciplinary research grant has been awarded to Professor Tom Gilbert and colleagues from Aalborg, Aarhus and Copenhagen University to run an ambitious new project aimed at transforming the flavour of…

ODIN grant supports collaborative project “SynPhONY” to accelerate development of phage-based therapies

ODIN grant supports collaborative project “SynPhONY” to accelerate development of phage-based therapies

New Makerspace for SCIENCE

With a DKK 42.3 million grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, SCIENCE is establishing a new Makerspace designed to boost innovation and create entirely new frameworks for practice‑based teaching.

New Makerspace for SCIENCE

With a DKK 42.3 million grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, SCIENCE is establishing a new Makerspace designed to boost innovation and create entirely new frameworks for practice‑based teaching.

International postdoctoral grant to study Arctic human–animal relationships

PhD student Emma Vitale has been awarded an International Postdoctoral Grant from Independent Research Fund Denmark to investigate how traditional technologies have shaped relationships between humans and animals across…

The SPINE project will strengthen pathways for interdisciplinary collaboration

The world needs interdisciplinary research, but the structures make collaboration across disciplines difficult. A new project aims to change that.

Join the AI-UNI ’Research lunches’ in 2026

The AI-UNI project will host another series of ’Research lunches’ during spring 2026.

Novo Nordisk Foundation extends funding of reNEW

Ahead of this next phase, Node Director Kim Bak Jensen highlights the collective effort driving reNEW’s progress. “I feel genuinely privileged to work within this community. The dedication of our people has been…

Professor Henrik Vigh and CCC’s Criminological Observatory have received generous support from the Obel Family Foundation

The support from the Obel Family Foundation will greatly strengthen the link between research and practice in the field.

Metabolism as a hidden architect of embryonic neurodevelopment

Can metabolism shape embryo neurodevelopment? Assistant Professor Eleni Kafkia from reNEW Copenhagen has been awarded a Lundbeck Experiment Grant to explore this fundamental question.

Professor Nutan Limaye receives DKK 12.8 million for research on algebraic complexity

The project explores fundamental limits of efficient computation, linking algebraic methods with randomness and parallelism to advance complexity theory.

Danida awards grant for Ole Mertz and colleagues

Grant to GeoAI training between Denmark, Rwanda, and South Africa for Professor Ole Mertz and colleagues.

New Nordic collaboration to reveal linked mechanisms of age-related fatty liver and muscle loss

More than half of over-60-year-olds suffer from more than one chronic disease, reducing their independence and quality of life.

Villum Foundation grants for the next generation of research leaders

3 talented researchers from NBI, Shingo Kono, Giulia Perotti and Andrew Chael awarded Villum Young Investigator grants. They now have the opportunity to challenge the status quo and build bridges to new discoveries.

Proof of Concept grant to explore innovative research

Postdoc Søren Blikdal Hansen has been awarded an innovation grant from the University of Copenhagen’s Proof of Concept Fund, providing time and resources to further develop an analysis method originating from his PhD…

Securing Pathways to Longevity: HUM:Global Flagship Initiatives

We are delighted to announce that two of our 2024 HUM:Global Flagship Initiatives have secured additional external funding and support which ensure that these projects can extend their own and HUM:Global’s lifespan.

Nina Grønlykke Mollerup receives ERC Consolidator Grant

Nina Grønlykke Mollerup receives ERC Consolidator Grant for the project Before the Image: The Political Ontology of Image-Making for Legal and Social Justice.

Víctor Moreno-Mayar selected as EMBO Young Investigator

Assistant Professor J. Víctor Moreno-Mayar, at Globe Institute, Section for GeoGenetics has been selected as one of 28 new EMBO Young Investigators, joining an international network of emerging leaders in the life…

Prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant to Associate Professor Joanna Bergström

Her new project aims to build the first scientific foundation for how humans learn to control virtual bodies – unlocking safer, more effective, and more immersive VR experiences with wide societal impact.