About NordStruct

NordStruct is a network for structural biology infrastructure in the Nordic region. It brings together universities and research facilities across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden to strengthen collaboration, improve access to advanced facilities, and support training in structural biology. Through activities such as mobility grants, collaboration grants, advanced PhD training, topical meetings, and a network for facility managers NordStruct supports researchers at all career stages and helps develop the competencies needed to conduct cutting edge structural biology research. By connecting infrastructures, expertise, and researchers, NordStruct aims to strengthen the international competitiveness of Nordic structural biology and establish the region as a global leader in the field.
NordStruct Partner Universities
NordStruct brings together 29 network partner organizations across the Nordic countries, including universities and large-scale research infrastructures. This extensive network ensures broad access to expertise, facilities, and training opportunities in structural biology. The consortium partners represent each Nordic country and carry the overall responsibility for the project. The Associated Partners include a wide range of network partner universities across the Nordic region. Together, these partners represent a large and diverse community of researchers and facilities dedicated to advancing structural biology across the Nordic countries.






For institutions in the Nordic region that are not currently part of the NordStruct Network, please email Lucy Holt (lucy.holt@bio.ku.dk) to join.
The Management Committee
The Management Committee provides scientific and strategic guidance, helps to shape the development of activities, ensure collaboration across NordStruct, and support its overall objectives.

The Steering Committee
The NordStruct Steering Committee brings together representatives from all partner institutions. These members contribute expertise from wide range of structural biology methods and play an active role in driving NordStruct’s activities. The Steering Committee includes the members of the Management Committee together with representatives from the partner universities.

Please reach out to your local Steering Committee member to learn how you can get involved in NordStruct!
Funding Sources
NordForsk funds the NordStruct Research Infrastructure Hub, which runs from 2026 to 2030 and aims to strengthen collaboration between Nordic universities and research infrastructures, while improving access to advanced facilities and training opportunities. NordForsk supports several core NordStruct activities, including Access Grants, Advanced Topical Meeting Grants, PhD courses, and parts of the Facility Manager Network.

The Novo Nordisk Foundation funds the NordStruct Infrastructure Bridge Platform, NNF IBP, which runs for five years from year 2026 to 2031. This funding supports the further development of the Facility Manager Network, including Facility Network Meetings, three training courses on Core Facility Leadership and Management, and a Facility Manager Exchange Programme. It also supports the Pilot Projects, which enable structural biologists to advance challenging projects through collaboration.

