Funding Opportunities

There are a wide range of funding opportunities for research and innovation at the national, Nordic, and European levels. The most suitable funding source will depend on factors such as the size and maturity of your project, your research field, and the need for collaboration partners.

The Research Administration can assist you in identifying relevant funding opportunities and assessing which calls are best suited to your project idea.

Explore national funding opportunities

National funding schemes are often a good starting point for developing new project ideas, establishing research collaborations, and strengthening existing research environments.

Here you will find links to:

  • The Research Council of Norway
  • The Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir)
  • The Regional Research Funds
  • Arts and Culture Norway
  • Other national funding schemes

Explore Nordic funding opportunities

Nordic funding schemes support collaboration between research environments across the Nordic region and may be particularly relevant for projects addressing shared societal challenges or regional perspectives.

Here you will find links to:

  • NordForsk
  • NOS-HS
  • Other Nordic funding schemes

Explore European funding opportunities

European programmes provide funding opportunities for both individual researchers and large international consortia and cover a broad range of disciplines and thematic areas.

Here you will find links to:

  • Horizon Europe
  • The EEA and Norway Grants
  • Creative Europe
  • Other European funding programmes

Consider a research stay at the Centre for Advanced Study (CAS)

The Centre for Advanced Study (CAS) supports excellent basic research through international research projects and interdisciplinary research groups. Researchers at Østfold University College are encouraged to explore opportunities for both research stays and project funding through CAS.

Need help identifying the right funding source?

The Research Administration is happy to help you identify funding opportunities and calls that match your project idea. Contact us early in the process to ensure that you receive the best possible support.

Published June 26, 2026 1:00 PM - Last modified June 26, 2026 1:00 PM