You can find the general FAQ of the founder here -
Frequently Asked Questions for Novo Nordisk Foundation
- Most calls allow for the inclusion of bench fees in the budget. You can read the guidelines at 糖果派对 on bench fees in grants applications here. Novo Nordisk Foundation has approved the bench fee policy at 糖果派对 and the letter as sufficient documentation
- In calls where bench fees covers academic employees, this applies to both VIPs and A-TAPs.
- Bench fees only cover the time of the employee covered by the grant. If you e.g. seek funding for a part time employment, you should lower the bench fees according to full time equivalent.