The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
The Research Council of Norway is the principal national funding body for research and innovation in Norway and provides funding opportunities across all academic disciplines.
Typical funding schemes
- Researcher Projects
- Collaborative Projects
- Innovation Projects
- Research Infrastructure
- International Collaboration
Calls: Published throughout the year.
Regional Research Funds
The Regional Research Funds support research and innovation that contribute to regional development and value creation, often through collaboration between academia, the public sector, and industry.
Typical funding schemes
- Pilot projects
- Main projects
- Collaborative projects
- Mobilisation funding
Calls: Several calls are published each year.
The Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir)
HK-dir provides funding for initiatives that strengthen quality, innovation, and internationalisation in higher education.
Typical funding schemes
- International educational collaboration
- Mobility programmes
- Educational development projects
- Capacity building initiatives
Calls: Vary depending on the programme.
The Dam Foundation
The Dam Foundation supports research and development projects related to health, public health, and quality of life.
Typical funding schemes
- Health research
- User-oriented projects
- Innovation in health and welfare
- Collaborative projects involving civil society organisations
Calls: Normally one annual call.
The Kavli Trust
The Kavli Trust supports research on mental health among children and young people through dedicated funding calls.
Typical funding schemes
- Mental health research
- Collaborative projects
- Interdisciplinary projects
Calls: Normally one annual call.
The Fritt Ord Foundation
Fritt Ord supports projects that promote freedom of expression, public debate, arts, and culture.
Typical funding schemes
- Dissemination activities
- Publications
- Events and conferences
- Arts and cultural projects
Calls: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year.
The Wøyen Foundation
The Wøyen Foundation supports research and development activities related to child welfare services and associated fields of practice. About the Wøyen Foundation (in Norwegian)
Typical funding schemes
- Practice-oriented research
- Competence development
- Knowledge dissemination
Calls: One annual call.