Deadline: 1 August 2025
The Novo Nordisk Foundation is pleased to announce nominations for the Novonesis Biotechnology Prize to raise awareness of basic and applied biotechnology research.
The Novonesis Biotechnology Prize is awarded to recognize outstanding European research or technology achievements that contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable biotechnology solutions for the benefit of people and the planet.
Prize Information
- The Novonesis Biotechnology Prize consists of a funding amount for the awardee’s research (DKK 4.5 million) and a personal award (DKK 0.5 million).
Eligibility Criteria
- Nominees must have made an important contribution to European Science in areas of relevance to e.g. biomanufacturing, industrial, environmental, food or plant biotechnology.
- Nominees must have a current position and an active research program at a public or non-profit research institution in a European country.
- Nominees can have any nationality.
Ineligibility Criteria
- The prize is not awarded for a life-time achievement contribution to science.
- The prize may not be awarded to members of the Novo Nordisk Foundation Board or committee members or to Board members, directors or employees of the Novo Group.
- Self-nominations are not accepted.
For more information, visit Novo Nordisk Foundation.
