Research Council of Norway (NFR) PhD Scholarships is sponsored by Research Council of Norway (NFR). NFR offers various PhD scholarships across disciplines, including marketing. These scholarships support doctoral research projects and are open to both Norwegian and international applicants.

Current calls for proposals - apply for funding Calls for research organisations (Researcher projects except FRIPRO) How coastal fish stocks are affected by changes in climate and the environment Target groups: Research organisations 27 May, The Societal Significance of Culture 10 June, Breakthrough enabling technologies 29 Apr, Collaborative Researcher Project on Mental Health in Ukraine During and After Wartime 27 May, Researcher Project for Early Career Scientists on Global Health and Development Research 27 May, Follow-up on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report 27 May, Research on the Development in Russia 27 May, Research for Future Skills, Education and Working Life 27 May, Democracy as a Form of Government and Way of Life Collaborative projects (equivalent to old Collaborative and Knowledge-building Project, KSP) Research to improve societal security and emergency preparedness Target groups: Public sector, Industry, Research organisations 10 June, Loneliness, exclusion and social inequality in health 10 June, Collaborative project to meet challenges in the maritime industry 11 Mar, Competence-building Project for Industry Calls for innovation in the industrial sector Innovation Project for the Industrial Sector: Industry and services 2026 Target groups: Industry, Research organisations Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector: The Seafood Industry 2026 Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector: Land-based Bioeconomy 2026 Innovation project in the industrial sector: Energy and transport 2026 Open-ended, Industrial PhD Scheme – Doctoral Projects in Industry 2026 Open-ended, Public Sector PhD Project – Doctoral Project in the Public Sector 2026 3 June, Green Platform Initiative 2026 Researcher Project (5 calls for proposals) Approved Norwegian research organisations can apply.

The objective is to promote renewal and development in research across all disciplines and thematic areas. Researcher Projects are to contribute to important new insights, scientific publication, researcher training and international research collaboration.

Researcher Project for Early Career Scientists (FRIPRO) Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 510 000 000 Funding scale: NOK 4 000 000-10 000 000 Project duration: 36-48 months The purpose of FRIPRO is to fund curiosity-driven and bold research that can contribute to advancing the state-of-the-art. FRIPRO supports both basic and applied research in all research areas.

This call is aimed at researchers at an early stage in their careers, who have demonstrated the potential to conduct research of high scientific quality.

Researcher Project with International Mobility (FRIPRO) Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 40 000 000 Funding scale: NOK 4 700 000-7 400 000 Project duration: 36-48 months The purpose of FRIPRO is to fund curiosity-driven and bold research that can contribute to advancing the state-of-the-art. FRIPRO supports both basic and applied research in all research areas.

This call is aimed at researchers at postdoctoral level who wish to spend 1-2 years at one or two foreign research organisations, combined with 1-2 years...

Top Researchers – Researcher Projects to Develop World Leading Research Communities Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 160 000 000 Funding scale: NOK 15 000 000-40 000 000 Project duration: 48-96 months The purpose of this call is to fund curiosity-driven and bold research that can contribute to advancing the state-of-the-art through giving good research environments the opportunity to develop into being world-leading within their fields.

Radical Research Ideas for Early Career Scientists Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 30 000 000 Funding scale: NOK 500 000-2 000 000 Project duration: 4-12 months The purpose of this call is to fund curiosity-driven and bold research that can contribute to advancing the state-of-the-art and is open to applications within all research areas.

The support aims to give researchers the opportunity to test particularly bold research ideas where the risk of failure is high, but where the significance for the research field is great if the idea succeeds.

Researcher Project for Experienced Scientists (FRIPRO) Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 750 000 000 Funding scale: NOK 4 000 000-12 000 000 Project duration: 36-96 months The purpose of FRIPRO is to fund curiosity-driven and bold research that can contribute to advancing the state-of-the-art. FRIPRO supports both basic and applied research in all research areas.

This call is aimed at experienced scientists who have demonstrated the ability to conduct research of high scientific quality.

Research for increased knowledge (8 calls for proposals) How coastal fish stocks are affected by changes in climate and the environment This call applies to research projects that promote new knowledge about how local and coastal fish stocks in the coastal zone and fjords along Norway and/or around Svalbard respond to changes in climate and/or the environment.

Climate and the environment The Societal Significance of Culture The funds will support research on the role and development of culture in the context of technological, environmental, and societal change. Research on the connections between food, the environment, climate and public health Bring forward knowledge about the direct connections and interaction effects between food, environment and/ or climate and public health.

Climate and the environment Research on women's health This call supports research groups that want to develop new knowledge about women's health throughout the life course with a focus on menopausal disorders. Funding is available for research that provides a better understanding of biological, social and work-related conditions, and that lays the foundation for more accurate and equitable high-qua...

Environment and Natural Values Related to Possible Future Mineral Activities on the Norwegian Shelf The projects shall promote research collaboration between Norwegian research communities and relevant societal and industry stakeholders to increase the knowledge base on seabed mineral activities and the potential consequences that any mineral extraction may have for the marine environment.

Energy and transportation Collaboration in Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Funding is available for projects in nanotechnology and advanced materials that develop new knowledge and technology and build research competence needed to address important societal challenges. The projects must involve collaboration between actors from different sectors, use relevant national or international research infrastructure and be ca...

Breakthrough enabling technologies Groundbreaking technologies have the power to create new markets and business models, change the image of actors and change societies. We will fund projects with the goal of breakthroughs that can have major and significant effects on individuals, society and business.

Research for a Green and Just Transition Funding is available for new knowledge for a societal transition within nature's tolerance limits, while at the same time ensuring good societies in which to live, characterised by good welfare and quality of life. This is a green and just transition with legitimacy and trust in the population toa low-emission society that takes care of the clim...

Energy and transportation Climate and the environment Show all calls for proposals (+1) Applied Research (19 calls for proposals) Researcher Project for Early Career Scientists on Global Health and Development Research The purpose of this call is to give early-career researchers the opportunity to lead their own research project and gain experience in supervising students and/or doctoral candidates.

The projects should also enable researchers to develop responsible and equitable collaboration with research partners in low- and lower-middle-income countries. Democracy and global development Follow-up on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report The report shows how the Norwegianisation policy has led to long-term differences, discrimination and marginalisation of the Sami and national minorities.

We will support new, interdisciplinary research that sheds light on this in the areas of climate, the environment, green energy, nature and resource management, language, culture, welfare, edu... Energy and transportation Climate and the environment Research for Future Skills, Education and Working Life Funding is available for high-quality research on skills, education and working life.

Future-oriented aquaculture – following up on the aquaculture white paper Research on today's management of the aquaculture industry, the need for changes and possible systems for tomorrow, including research following the development of new regulations.

Democracy as a Form of Government and Way of Life The funds should be used for research into how democracies are changing nationally and globally, and how they can be strengthened and further developed.

Democracy and global development Research on the Development in Russia The research on the development in Russia should focus on issues related to domestic political conditions, including developments in the Russian economy and conditions for Russian business sector, how social conditions are affected and what political and economic room for maneuvering exists in the regions.

Democracy and global development Colloboration for Innovation in Norwegian Food and Agricultural Technology (AgriFoodTech) The research should contribute to the development and use of new and future-oriented technologies in food and agricultural production. There is also a need to identify and address barriers for the use of technologies, and determine what promotes increased use.

The projects may connect actors from different disciplines, value chains, and technolo... Collaboration for a Green and Just Transition Funding is available for new knowledge for social restructuring within nature's tolerance limits, while at the same time ensuring good societies in which to live, characterised by good welfare and quality of life.

It is about a green and fair transition with legitimacy and trust in the population in a low-emission society that takes care of the ...

Energy and transportation Climate and the environment Collaboration for Agriculture and the Food Industry (FFL/JA) With this call, FFL/JA wishes to promote research collaboration between Norwegian research groups and relevant societal and industry actors within the land-based value chain for food and beverages. The goal is to develop new knowledge and build research expertise that is necessary to meet important societal challenges.

Loneliness, exclusion and social inequality in health Funding is available for research that contributes to sustainable health promotion and preventive measures, treatment and services to counteract loneliness, exclusion and social inequality in health.

Climate change adaptation in Norwegian agriculture Research and innovation that develops climate adaptation solutions for more productive and sustainable agriculture (agriculture, forestry and reindeer husbandry) in a changing climate. The projects will contribute knowledge and methods that make it possible to handle demanding production conditions in Norway, while at the same time exploiting ne...

Research and Collaboration for Children and Young Adult's Participation and Safety The Research Council is announcing funding for research on measures and initiatives that strengthen the safety, participation and inclusion of children, adolescents and young adults (0–29 years) across key arenas. We seek projects with committed and binding collaboration that contribute to improved services, activities and practices, as well as ...

Research on the effects of measures to improve quality in early childhood education and care, school Funding is available for projects that will look at measures that can improve the quality of early childhood education and care (ECEC), schools or upper secondary education.

The projects must include close collaboration between researchers and local kindergarten or school owners who will jointly test and evaluate the effect of one or more measures. Collaborative project for a more data-driven defence The call is intended to contribute to new knowledge and expertise and promote new solutions to make the Armed Forces more data-driven.

Research organisations in collaboration with partners from the defence sector, the business sector and/or the public and/or voluntary sector are eligible to apply Research to improve societal security and emergency preparedness Funding is available for research on Norway's ability to prevent and manage various crises and incidents that threaten fundamental values, functions and infrastructure in society, and that endanger life and health.

Democracy and global development Energy and transportation Climate and the environment Security, Reliability and Resilience in Digital Ecosystems The projects are intended to build new knowledge and expertise and promote new solutions for increased security, reliability and resilience in digital ecosystems.

Research organisations in collaboration with the business sector and/or the public sector may receive funding for technology research, but the call is also open to interdisciplinary pr... Challenge-driven Collaboration in Industrial Biotechnology The Research Council of Norway is announcing funding for research in industrial biotechnology.

We want challenge-driven projects involving collaboration between actors from different sectors, and we require a substantial contribution from industry in the projects.

Collaborative project to meet challenges in the maritime industry This call is aimed at research organisations that, in collaboration with maritime companies, develop new knowledge needed to accelerate the green, safe and secure transition and strengthen value creation and competition in the Norwegian maritime industry.

Energy and transportation Collaborative projects for energy efficiency and energy transition in buildings, areas and industry The funding is for projects that develop technology and solutions for energy efficiency and energy transition in buildings, areas and industry.

The results can be solutions for energy efficiency and utilisation of surplus heat, local power production, interaction between different energy carriers, or the transition from electricity-based and fos...

Energy and transportation Show all calls for proposals (+12) Innovation Project for the Industrial Sector (6 calls for proposals) Innovation Project for the Industrial Sector: Industry and services 2026 The RCN wants to solve major societal challenges in a climate-friendly manner and aims to promote research-based innovation and transitions in the industrial sector.

This call applies to innovations applicable within the health industry, the ICT industry, the processing and processing industries, the manufacturing industry, and the building, con...

Climate and the environment Verification: Research Commercialisation from Publicly Funded Research Organisations 2026 The call aim to increase the use of research results through increased commercial exploitation and/or societal innovation by maturing and validating new technologies and innovations from an early stage to relevant application environments.

Approved research organisations, TTOs (Technology Transfer Offices) and start-up companies originating from... Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector: The Seafood Industry 2026 The Research Council wants to solve major societal challenges in a climate-friendly manner, and wants to promote research-based innovation and restructuring in both established and new business sectors.

This call is for applications where the innovation is within the seafood industry. Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector: Agriculture and the Food Industry (FFL/JA) With this call, FFL/JA will promote research-based innovation and transformation within the land-based value chain for food and beverages.

Innovation project in the industrial sector: Energy and transport 2026 The Research Council aims to solve major societal challenges in a climate-friendly way and seeks to promote research-driven innovation and demonstration of new technology that will strengthen Norway's competitiveness and contribute to transformation in both established and new industries. This call applies to applications within environmentally ...

Energy and transportation Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector: Land-based Bioeconomy 2026 Research- or development-driven innovation projects that will develop new technology, products or services throughout the value chain within the land-based bio-based sector such as forestry, wood utilisation, agriculture, the food industry and reindeer husbandry.

Innovation Project (3 calls for proposals) Companies and public sector entities that are not research organisations can apply. The objective is to encourage value creation and renewal in the business and public sectors.

Innovation Projects are to help enhance competitiveness in new and existing business areas, strengthen the restructuring capacity of the Norwegian economy and the public sector, and increase interaction and knowledge transfer across stakeholders.

Green Platform Initiative 2026 Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 644 500 000 Funding scale: NOK 30 000 000-80 000 000 Project duration: 24-36 months The purpose of the call is to mobilise and trigger new three-year Green Platform projects that accelerate the green transition in the business sector.

Through this call, we intend to support ambitious projects that generate significant environmental and climate benefits, while ensuring industrial and socio-economic profitability and a competitiv...

Energy and transportation Climate and the environment Public Sector PhD Project – Doctoral Project in the Public Sector 2026 Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 108 600 000 Project duration: 36-48 months The purpose of the Public Sector PhD Scheme is to strengthen research-based innovation and contribute to long-term competence-building in the public sector through the recruitment of doctoral candidates in public agencies.

The projects must be based on needs and challenges and be included in the public agency's plans for development.

Policy and government administration areas Forsvarsevne, sikkerhet og beredskap Industrial PhD Scheme – Doctoral Projects in Industry 2026 Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 129 900 000 Project duration: 36-48 months The purpose of the Industrial PhD scheme is to strengthen research-based innovation and contribute to long-term competence building in Norwegian business and industry through the recruitment of doctoral candidates in companies.

Forsvarsevne, sikkerhet og beredskap SKATTEFUNN - Tax Deduction Scheme for Companies with Research and Development Projects (1 call for proposals) SKATTEFUNN: Tax Deduction Scheme for Companies with Research and Development Projects The SkatteFUNN Tax Deduction Scheme is a right-based tax deduction scheme designed to stimulate research and development (R&D) activities in Norwegian companies.

Project Outline (1 call for proposals) Mandatory Project Outlines for Defense capability, Security and Preparedness: By submitting an outline, you become eligible to apply for the Centre for defence capability, security and preparedness call for proposals. The purpose is to mobilise project ideas and stimulate collaboration to develop competitive applications for centres.

It is mandatory to submit an outline in order to apply for the main call, and application... Forsvarsevne, sikkerhet og beredskap Research Centre (3 calls for proposals) Approved Norwegian research organisations can apply. Many calls for proposals require collaboration with trade and industry or stakeholders in the public sector.

The objective is targeted, long-term investment to strengthen and further develop outstanding and creative research and innovation groups, or to build up research groups in areas of key strategic importance. Research Centre provides a framework for calls under several different centre schemes that are designed to support the best research groups and lead to pioneering research and new innovations, or to strengthen key priority areas.

New Research Centre for Petroleum (PETROSENTER) Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 240 000 000 Funding scale: NOK 80 000 000-120 000 000 Project duration: maximum 96 months The purpose of the main call is to establish up to two new research centres for petroleum (PETROSENTER), with the aim of long-term and targeted research efforts at a high international level.

Energy and transportation New Research Centres for Environment-friendly Energy Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 240 000 000 Funding scale: NOK 60 000 000-120 000 000 The purpose of the main call is to establish up to three new Centres for Environment-friendly Energy Research (FME Society).

The centres will deliver research-based knowledge necessary to solve challenges for the energy transition in society. They will mainly work with social science and relevant humanistic perspectives. The centres may also inc...

Energy and transportation Norwegian Centres of Excellence – SFF VI – Phase 2 Project duration: 120-120 months The scheme Norwegian Centres of Excellence (SFF) gives Norway's best researchers the opportunity to organise their research activities in centres that seek to achieve ambitious scientific objectives through collaboration and with long-term basic funding.

The research conducted at the centres must be innovative and have great potential to generat... Commercialisation Project (1 call for proposals) Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs), approved Norwegian research organisations and micro-businesses originating in research organisations and/or TTOs can apply. The objective is to promote greater commercial utilisation of R&D results from publicly-funded research in Norway.

Commercialisation Projects are to clarify uncertainties related to the commercial utilisation of high-potential research results by answering questions that will prevent the project from moving forward in the commercialisation process if they remain unanswered Qualification – commercialisation of research at publicly funded research organisations 2026 Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 60 000 000 Funding scale: NOK 100 000-500 000 Project duration: 3-12 months The purpose of a qualification project is to carry out initial investigations of potential applications, which will form the basis for further choices in the process of bringing research into use.

Approved research organizations, TTOs (Technology Transfer Offices) and start-up companies originating from approved research organizations may apply. Coordination and Support Activity (8 calls for proposals) Approved Norwegian research organisations, companies, public sector entities, non-governmental organisations and groups of such entities can apply.

The objective is to fund the planning, coordination and dissemination of R&D activities. Coordination and Support Activities are to promote researcher mobility, national and international networks, publication, dialogue, dissemination activity and more in connection with R&D activities.

Supplementary Funding for Ongoing Projects to Enhance Knowledge and Results Transfer from ICT Research to the Defence Sector Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 20 000 000 Funding scale: NOK 500 000-5 000 000 Project duration: 12-48 months The aim of this call is to link Norwegian research groups to the defence sector.

The call is intended to contribute to strengthening Norwegian research communities and contributing to new knowledge that is of interest to the defence sector and that supports military technology development and realises synergies with other technology initiatives ...

PES – Support for Project Establishment Aimed at Horizon Europe Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 30 000 000 Project duration: maximum 12 months The Project Establishment Scheme (PES) is intended to ensure that applications with Norwegian participation in Horizon Europe are of high quality, so that Norwegian potential is exploited as well as possible.

This call is intended to contribute to increasing the impact of Norwegian applications to Horizon Europe and the European Defence Fund (EDF).

Communication and Dissemination of Climate, Environment and Ocean Research Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 7 000 000 Funding scale: NOK 50 000-300 000 Project duration: 12-24 months The purpose of this call is to provide support for dissemination and communication that increases people's understanding of climate, environmental, circular economy, polar and ocean research, and that facilitates the use of research-based knowledge.

Climate and the environment Funding scale: NOK 50 000-150 000 Project duration: 1-12 months Through this call, you can apply for funding to organise conferences, workshops and seminars. The event will be a meeting place for dissemination of research results, knowledge sharing, development of a knowledge base and/or the establishment of scientific collaboration. The event can be both physical and digital.

Democracy and global development Energy and transportation Climate and the environment Forsvarsevne, sikkerhet og beredskap Funding for Research Stays Abroad for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellows Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 30 000 000 The purpose of the scheme is to increase the proportion of young researchers who take research stays abroad.

International experience is important for the research career and helps to strengthen Norwegian research by increasing competence and adding new knowledge to the project, developing networks and strengthening the opportunities for access ...

Registration of Doctoral Students Funded by the STIPINST Scheme (by invitation only) Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 179 622 000 This is a so-called registration call for departments that have been awarded salary and operating funds for doctoral research fellows from the STIPINST scheme.

The call for proposals enables the Research Council to register doctoral students that the departments enroll on the basis of a letter of commitment.

Support for membership of the European Open Science Cloud Association Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 7 000 000 Funding scale: NOK 10 000-130 000 Project duration: 1-12 months The purpose of this call is to provide support for membership of the European Open Science Cloud Association (EOSC AISBL) for approved research organisations and publicly funded providers of research infrastructure that collaborate closely with Norwegian research organisations.

Recipients must be able to document their membership in EOSC AISBL.

Support for a National Network for Women's Health Research Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 3 000 000 Funding scale: NOK 2 000 000-3 000 000 Project duration: 36-48 months The objective of the call is to establish a national network for women's health research that will contribute to better national coordination of existing research groups, so that resources are utilised more efficiently and dialogue is strengthened.

At the same time, the network is encouraged to actively mobilize new professional communities to e...

Show all calls for proposals (+1) International Calls (1 call for proposals) Registration Call for Norwegian Project Partners in the Calls for the Co-funded Partnerships in Horizon Europe This is a portal for registering Norwegian partners in projects awarded funding in a Horizon Europe co-fund partnership call where the Research Council provides funding for the Norwegian partner's project costs.

Registration of granted project participation provides a basis for establishing a contract with the Research Council for the national f...

Support from Other Funders (1 call for proposals) Support for Events Focused on the Functioning of the Financial Market and Ethical Awareness Funding scale: NOK 1 000-500 000 Project duration: 1-12 months The purpose of this call is to support events that address the functioning of the financial market and contribute to ethical awareness in the financial market area.

Support from the Finance Market Fund will be used for purposes within areas of activity that include the securities market (see Section 7 of the Regulations). In addition, we can sup...

Policy and government administration areas Humanities and social sciences Democracy and global development Joint transnational calls (16 calls for proposals) Pre-proposals: 30 April 2026 Main deadline: 27 August 2026 In this Belmont Forum CRA call, the Research Council of Norway contributes with NOK 27 million to Norwegian research organisations.

The purpose of the call is to enhance our knowledge about the oceans and foster international, transdisciplinary research to address global environmental challenges facing our oceans. Climate and the environment Chips EU-calls within semiconductor technologies in 2026 The European Commission finances research/innovation and capacity building within semiconductor technologies under its Horizon and Digital Programme.

The European Commission and the national research councils work together to finance the projects. The announcements that are relevant for this national co-financing announcement are advertised on the website of Chips JU (Participate). M-ERA.

NET - Call2026 - ERA-NET for research and innovation on materials Full proposal: 18 November 2026 The Research Council announces up to 2. 4 million euros for Norwegian researchers and businesses who want to participate in international research collaboration in materials research.

Energy and transportation Personalised Medicine for CARdiovascular, MEtabolic, and kidNey diseases (CARMEN2026) Deadline for pre-proposal submission: 10 February 2026 Deadline for full proposal submission: 9 June 2026 Program: European Partnership for Personalised Medicine With this JTC, EP PerMed will fund research projects in human health on innovative PM strategies for patients with cardiovascular, metabolic or kidney diseases.

Research projects may focus on a single disease or explore these conditions in combination. Understanding and Preventing Overweight and Obesity (PREVENT-OO) Preproposal: 21 January 2026 Full proposal: 10 June 2026 The purpose of the call is to support transnational research projects that can contribute to increased knowledge about overweight and obesity in a life-course perspective.

EUP OHAMR joint transnational call - Research & Innovation call 2025 JTC1 “OH-TREAT” Treatments and Adherence to Treatment protocols: 2 February 2026 JTC1 “OH-TREAT” Treatments and Adherence to Treatment protocols: 17 June 2026 Program: European Partnership on One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (EUP OHAMR) The first EUP OHAMR joint transnational call will be within the focus area of providing innovative and cost-effective treatment options.

The call will be launched in November 2025. Joint international programmes Multi-country Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials in Cardiovascular, Autoimmune and Metabolic diseases (Trials4Health 2026) Pre-proposal: 27 January 2026 Full proposal: 17 June 2026 The aim of the call is to support and enable transnational collaboration between clinical research communities on investigator-initiated clinical trials.

The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership’s (SBEP) third joint transnational call Pre-proposal submission deadline (Provisional): 17 November 2025 Full proposal submission deadline - only for invited applicants: 17 June 2026 Get ready for the third Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) Joint Transnational Co-Funded Call (2025) entitled “Digitalisation and Innovation for Resilient Marine Ecosystems Businesses, and Communities to Strengthen the EU Blue Economy’s Competitiveness”.

Policy and government administration areas Joint international programmes Humanities and social sciences Climate and the environment Deadline for submission of pre-proposal: 2 February 2026 Deadline for submission of full-proposals: 30 June 2026 Program: The European Partnership on Transforming Health and Care Systems (THCS) The aim of the call is to fund research and innovation projects that contribute to ensuring equitable access to and utilisation of health and care services.

Through the funded research and innovation projects, policy and decision makers should gain the knowledge and tools necessary to implement the reallocation of resources as the health and care system undergoes a transition to meet new and ongoing challenges.

Resolving unsolved cases in rare genetic and non‑genetic diseases through variant validation and new technological approaches Pre-proposal submission deadline: 12 February 2026 Full proposal submission deadline: 8 July 2026 Program: ERDERA — European Rare Diseases Research Alliance The goal of this call is to solve Undiagnosed Rare Genetic diseases and to address complex, multifactorial Rare Non-Genetic diseases by identifying causative variants in patients with no molecular diagnosis after prior genetic or genomic testing and providing diagnostic clarity for conditions of unknown or mixed pathogenesis.

3rd call in the AGROECOLOGY Partnership Pre proposal submission: 18 February 2026 Full proposal submission: 8 July 2026 The partnership will fund R&I projects providing significant contributions to either one of the following two topics : Topic 1 Enhancing the genetic diversity and variability of crops and livestock for the agroecological transition Topic 2 Strengthening farmer’s involvement and empowerment in the agroecology transition Samfunnsoppdrag bærekraftig for The 2nd co-funded call for transnational research projects - European Partnership FutureFoodS Pre-proposal: 11 February 2026 Full proposal - by invitation only: 27 July 2026 Program: the European Partnership for a sustainable Future of Food Systems Norway is partner in the European Partnership for a sustainable Future of Food Systems (FutureFoodS) where the research consortia must be comprised of a minimum of three partners from different countries.

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