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Challenge Programme — AMR Diagnostics for LRTI

Supports diagnostic innovations for antimicrobial resistant respiratory infections in Danish consortia.

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation's Challenge Programme 2027 — AMR Diagnostics for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (LRTI) theme funds large research consortia to advance next-generation diagnostics for antimicrobial-resistant pathogens causing lower respiratory tract infections. Antimicrobial resistance in respiratory pathogens represents a critical and growing gap in clinical microbiology; the call

Large-consortium research to develop next-generation diagnostics for antimicrobial-resistant pathogens causing lower respiratory tract infections, with international scope and Danish institutional anchor required.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.7 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.72 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.DKK 150M

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Last verified: 29 Jul 2026Source: novonordiskfonden.dk