Dear Researchers,

The Novo Nordisk Foundation has an open call for ascending investigator grants for research within in industrial biotechnology and environmental biotechnology.

Fellowships must be based at a university or other non-profit research institution in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden.

The proposed research must address major challenges within Industrial Biotechnology and Environmental Biotechnology. The research should be fundamental in character but have a strategic outlook to scaling potential(s), contribute to sustainability and, if relevant, increase productivity. The proposed research must involve a clear element of biotechnology and projects should include one or more of the following topics:

* Use or engineering of biological/biotechnological tools, systems or microorganisms for synthesis and production of valuable products (e.g. energy, fuels, chemicals, proteins, and materials) * Development of technologies and processes for bioproduction * Improvement of the efficiency and/or sustainability of biomanufacturing * Use or engineering of biological/biotechnological tools, systems, or microorganisms to protect or improve the environment * Understanding, protection, or manipulation of natural or industrial ecosystems in relation to application of biotechnology * Data science to advance research within industrial or environmental biotechnology, including related ecosystems research *

The applicant must at the time of application be at the associate professor level or have similar qualifications (e.g. senior assistant professor or senior researcher). Ideally, applicants should have 7-15 years of research experience after having received their PhD degree (leave of absence not included). Applicants should have their own research group with an independent research profile. Starting group leaders are encouraged to compare the eligibility criteria of this call with that of the ‘Emerging’ profile to select the best fit. Professors (including MSO) cannot apply as ‘Ascending’ Investigators. A hosting letter signed by the head of department/institute must be provided. The letter should confirm that the host institution will provide the required infrastructure, laboratory, and office facilities, as well as administration of the grant.

More information can be found here: https://novonordiskfonden.dk/grant/ascending-investigator-grants-for-researc...

Best wishes,

Mirko

______________________________________________ Mirko Maksimainen, FT | PhD. Tutkimusrahoitusasiantuntija | Research Funding Specialist Tutkimuksen tukipalvelut | Research Support Services Oulun yliopisto | University of Oulu Tel. +358 29 448 5414 Mobile +358 50 479 2506​