Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Science High School Teacher Prize (Denmark)

The Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Science High School Teacher Award is targeted at committed and skilled high school teachers in the subjects of biology, chemistry, physics, natural geography, biotechnology, astronomy, geosciences, technology, technical subjects and mathematics.

Award Information

• The Novo Nordisk Foundation Science High School Teacher Award is awarded annually and is divided into two awards; one for a high school teacher east of the Great Belt and one for a high school teacher west of the Great Belt.
• Each award consists of a sum of DKK 250,000 consisting of a personal honor award of DKK 50,000 and DKK 200,000 for the high school.
• The share that accrues to the upper secondary school must be used for the development of natural science teaching (e.g. purchase of experimental equipment, upgrading of premises/inventory, excursions or continuing education).
• Participation and stay at the Big Bang conference 2024 for the prize recipient is also included in the price.

Criteria

• The award is aimed at teachers in Danish secondary schools. Secondary school teachers who teach science subjects can be considered. Meaning:
  • astronomy
  • biology
  • biotechnology
  • physics
  • geoscience
  • HAVE
  • mathematics
  • natural geography
  • technical subject
  • technology
• The main criterion is that candidates have delivered a special teaching effort within one or more of these subjects. In the selection, emphasis is also placed on candidates:
  • Creates interest and motivation for science and technology among young people
  • Develops, applies and shares inspiring natural science teaching methods
  • Actively participates in externally oriented science activities and/or participates in collaborations across subjects or education levels
  • Contributes to promoting a stimulating science environment that qualifies colleagues
• All criteria do not have to be met for a nominated teacher to be considered.
• Pupils, parents and colleagues can make suggestions for candidates, but the recommendation must be made via the relevant teacher’s principal or school board. One or more teachers and teams of up to three people from the same school can be nominated. If the award is given to a team, each awardee receives DKK 25,000.
• The nominated teacher must agree to being nominated. The Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Science High School Teacher’s Award cannot be received by secondary school teachers from the same high school in the following four years after receiving the award, but previously nominated candidates who have not received the award are welcome to re-nominate.

Details

• The award recipients are selected by the Committee for the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Teaching Awards and will be contacted directly during February 2024. The awards will be presented at this year’s Big Bang Conference.

For more information, visit Novo Nordisk Foundation.