Research Council of Norway / Norges forskningsråd

The Societal Importance of Culture

Last update: Jan 13, 2026 Last update: Jan 13, 2026

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Location:Norway
Norway
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity type:Government agency
Status:Forecast
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling: NOK 11,000,000
Award floor: NOK 4,000,000
Sector:Culture & Arts, Environment & Climate, Social Development, ICT & Telecommunications, Research & Innovation
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs)
Eligible applicant countries: Norway
Norway
Date posted: Jan 13, 2026

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Financial scheme: Thematically delimited Research Application deadline: 22 April 2026, 13:00 CEST Who is the call for proposal aimed at: Research organisations Status: Planned Funding scale: NOK 4 000 000-11 000 000 Project duration: 36-72 months Collabor
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Culture & Arts

Includes cultural and artistic activities that reflect, preserve, and promote cultural identity, heritage, and creative expression.


Key areas:
  • Cultural heritage, traditions, and identity
  • Arts and creative industries
  • Cultural and artistic services and activities

Environment & Climate

Focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, promoting sustainable resource management, enhancing climate resilience, and mitigating the impacts of climate change through conservation, adaptation, and low-carbon initiatives.


Key areas:
  • Environmental protection and conservation
  • Natural resource and ecosystem management
  • Climate change and environmental resilience

Locations

Norway

Norway invests in transport networks, offshore energy infrastructure, renewable power generation, and digital connectivity to support its diversified economy. Oil and gas revenues, managed through sovereign wealth funds, provide strong financing capacity for infrastructure development. Major projects include tunnels, bridges, and electrified transport systems across challenging terrain. Climate transition, regional connectivity, and sustainable energy expansion guide long-term planning.

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