# Biodiversa+ - BiodivFuture

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Deadline:** 1 November 2026 (Preliminary; full application preliminary deadline 1 April 2027)
**Consortium:** Required — international consortium (Biodiversa+ partnership)
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-proposal (1 Nov 2026, preliminary) → full proposal (1 Apr 2027, preliminary)
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/International-joint-calls/biodiversa-biodivfuture/
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

BiodivFuture supports future-looking research and innovation addressing biodiversity, novel ecosystems, and socio-ecological dynamics linked to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework across terrestrial, freshwater, marine and coastal realms.

## Summary

Biodiversa+ - BiodivFuture is an international joint call supporting forward-looking research and innovation on biodiversity and novel ecosystems, with a focus on socio-ecological dynamics and alignment with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The call covers drivers, biological responses, and outcomes across terrestrial, freshwater, marine, and coastal environments globally. Norwegian researchers can apply through the Research Council of Norway, with a two-stage process: pre-proposal sketch by 1 November 2026, then full proposal by 1 April 2027.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at Norwegian institutions in universities or research organisations
- Teams addressing biodiversity drivers, responses, or socio-ecological outcomes
- Research spanning terrestrial, freshwater, marine, or coastal systems
- Groups working toward implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

## Key dates

- Pre-proposal (sketch) deadline: 1 November 2026
- Full proposal deadline: 1 April 2027
- Applications open: 9 September 2026

## Tips for applicants

- The pre-proposal stage gates the process, clarity on your research question and biodiversity link matters more than extensive detail.
- Explicitly frame your work against the Kunming-Montreal Framework; panels assess alignment with global biodiversity targets.
- International collaboration is implicit in the Biodiversa+ structure; if partnering across borders, confirm co-funding from other national funders early.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Biodiversa+ BiodivFuture call?

It is an international joint call supporting research on biodiversity and novel ecosystems, their drivers and socio-ecological dynamics, aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, covering terrestrial, freshwater, marine, and coastal environments.

### What is the deadline for Biodiversa+ BiodivFuture?

Pre-proposal sketches are due 1 November 2026; full proposals are due 1 April 2027.

### Who can apply to Biodiversa+ BiodivFuture through Norway?

Researchers at Norwegian academic and research institutions can apply via the Research Council of Norway.

### Is Biodiversa+ BiodivFuture an international call?

Yes, it is an international joint call under the Biodiversa+ programme; researchers from multiple countries participate, with funding coordinated through each national funder.

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