# Belmont Forum Oceans 2

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** NOK 27 million for Norwegian research organisations
**Deadline:** 27 August 2026 (Main deadline; pre-proposal deadline was 30 April 2026)
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-proposals (30 Apr 2026) → main deadline (27 Aug 2026)
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/International-joint-calls/belmont-forum-oceans-2/
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Belmont Forum CRA call on ocean knowledge and international transdisciplinary research addressing global environmental challenges. NOK 27 million available for Norwegian research organisations. International consortium required.

## Summary

The Belmont Forum Oceans 2 call funds transdisciplinary research addressing global ocean and environmental challenges, with NOK 27 million available for Norwegian research organisations. Applicants must join an international consortium of at least three entities from three different EU member states. This is a two-stage call: pre-proposals were due 30 April 2026, with the main deadline on 27 August 2026.

## Who should apply

- Norwegian researchers at research organisations eligible to receive Research Council of Norway funding
- Research teams embedded in international consortia spanning at least 3 EU member states
- Transdisciplinary projects combining natural, social, and engineering sciences on ocean challenges
- Teams with clearly defined complementary roles across partner institutions

## Key dates

- Pre-proposal deadline: 30 April 2026 (passed)
- Main deadline: 27 August 2026
- Two-stage evaluation process; shortlisted consortia advance to the main proposal stage

## Tips for applicants

- The consortium structure is gating, at least 3 entities from 3 distinct EU member states required; weak cross-border coordination is a common reason for rejection.
- Belmont Forum panels value integrated, systems-level framing of ocean challenges; siloed disciplinary proposals score poorly here.
- Clearly assign roles and responsibilities among consortium partners in the proposal; vague governance invites panel scepticism on deliverability.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is available for Norwegian organisations in Belmont Forum Oceans 2?

NOK 27 million is available for Norwegian research organisations; the broader Belmont Forum call may offer additional funding to international partners.

### Do I have to apply as a consortium for Belmont Forum Oceans 2?

Yes, an international consortium of at least 3 entities from 3 different EU member states is required.

### What is the deadline for Belmont Forum Oceans 2?

The main deadline is 27 August 2026; pre-proposals were due 30 April 2026 and are now closed.

### What kind of research does Belmont Forum Oceans 2 fund?

Transdisciplinary research on ocean knowledge and global environmental challenges, integrating natural, social, and engineering perspectives.

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