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Challenge Programme — Heat and Hypertension

Supports large Danish research teams studying heat stress impacts on hypertension outcomes.

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation's Challenge Programme 2027 — Heat and Hypertension theme funds large interdisciplinary research consortia to investigate the mechanisms by which extreme heat events worsen health outcomes in hypertensive patients. This call addresses a recognised public health gap: as heatwave frequency increases alongside the global prevalence of cardiovascular disease, understanding t…

Large-consortium mechanistic research on how extreme heat events worsen outcomes in hypertensive patients, spanning cellular and molecular biology, thermoregulation, antihypertensive medication effects, and risk profiling.

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.-
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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