# Biodiversa+ - BiodivFuture

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Deadline:** 1 April 2027 (Provisional outline deadline 1 November 2026)
**Consortium:** Required — international partnership under Biodiversa+
**Application:** 2-stage: outline (provisional, 1 November 2026) → full proposal (provisional, 1 April 2027)
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/utlysninger/internasjonale-fellesutlysninger/biodiversa-biodivfuture/
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports future-oriented research and innovation on biodiversity and emerging ecosystems, socio-ecological dynamics, and links to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

## Summary

Biodiversa+ BiodivFuture funds collaborative biodiversity research through a two-stage call, requiring a consortium of at least 3 entities from 3 EU member states. The Research Council of Norway administers this call for Norwegian applicants participating in the wider Biodiversa+ partnership, with an outline application due before the full proposal stage.

## Who should apply

- Research teams able to form a consortium of 3+ entities across 3 EU member states
- Norwegian-based researchers eligible through the Research Council of Norway
- Biodiversity researchers working within the Biodiversa+ partnership scope
- Applicants able to commit to a two-stage submission process

## Key dates

- Preliminary outline application deadline: 1 November 2026
- Preliminary full application deadline: 1 April 2027
- Two-stage process: outline application then full application

## Tips for applicants

- Form your consortium early, the 3-country, 3-entity minimum takes time to assemble before the outline deadline.
- Treat the outline stage as a genuine filter; align partner roles and budget early since the full application follows only months later.
- Confirm exact deadlines with the Research Council of Norway closer to the call opening, since both dates are currently preliminary.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for Biodiversa+ BiodivFuture?

Research teams forming a consortium of at least 3 entities from 3 EU member states, with this call funded through the Research Council of Norway for eligible Norwegian participants.

### How many entities are required for a Biodiversa+ BiodivFuture consortium?

A minimum of 3 entities from 3 EU member states, as part of the Biodiversa+ partnership.

### What are the application stages for BiodivFuture?

A two-stage process: an outline application (preliminary deadline 1 November 2026) followed by a full application (preliminary deadline 1 April 2027).

### When does the Biodiversa+ BiodivFuture call open?

The call opens for applications from 9 September 2026, with deadlines currently listed as preliminary.

### Is the BiodivFuture deadline final?

No, both the outline and full application deadlines are marked preliminary and should be confirmed closer to the call opening.

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