Research Council of Norway / Norges forskningsråd

Researcher Project for Scientific Renewal (Thematic Call)

Last update: Dec 17, 2025 Last update: Dec 17, 2025

Details

Location:Norway
Norway
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity type:Government / Public Sector
Status:Awarded
Budget: NOK 955,000,000
Award ceiling: NOK 12,000,000
Award floor: NOK 4,000,000
Sector:Culture & Arts, Education, Training & Capacity Building, Energy, Environment & Climate, Food Systems & Livelihoods, Health, Public Sector Governance, Fisheries & Aquaculture, Research & Innovation, Agriculture & Rural Development
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:Government / Public Bodies, Academic Institutions, Other, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs)(health enterprises/hospitals)
Eligible citizenships:Norway
Norway
Date posted: Jan 8, 2025

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Description

Application type: Researcher Project

Application deadline: 5 March 2025, 13:00 CET

Relevant thematic areas for this call: Cross-cutting topics, Democracy and global development, The research system, Climate and the environment, Food and  bioresources, Enabling technologies, Welfare and education

Target groups: Research organisations

Funding scale: NOK 4 000 000-12 000 000

Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 955 000 000

Project duration: 36-72 months

Purpose
The purpose of this call is to promote innovation and development in research that can contribute to advancing the international research front within the topics specified in the call. The call is therefore aimed at researchers who have demonstrated the ability to conduct research of high scientific quality.

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About the Sectors

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

Education, Training & Capacity Building

Covers formal and informal education, training, and capacity-building activities that develop knowledge, skills, and institutional capabilities across all age groups.


Key areas:
  • Education systems and learning programmes
  • Vocational training and skills development
  • Capacity building and professional development

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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