# Biodiversa+ - BiodivFuture

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Deadline:** 16 April 2027 (Pre-proposal deadline 10 November 2026)
**Consortium:** Required — transnational research consortium under Biodiversa+ partnership
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-proposal (10 November 2026) → full proposal (16 April 2027)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/utlysninger/internasjonale-fellesutlysninger/biodiversa-biodivfuture/
**Last updated:** 4 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports future-oriented research on biodiversity and novel ecosystems, their socio-ecological dynamics and implications for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework targets, covering terrestrial, freshwater, marine and coastal environments.

## Summary

Biodiversa+ BiodivFuture funds international research consortia working on biodiversity, emerging ecosystems, and socio-ecological dynamics linked to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. In Norway, the call is administered by the Research Council of Norway as part of the wider Biodiversa+ partnership. Applications go through a two-stage process, starting with a provisional outline deadline before a full proposal.

## Who should apply

- Researchers working on biodiversity, ecosystems, or socio-ecological dynamics
- Norwegian-based applicants participating in an international consortium
- Projects addressing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
- Teams able to coordinate across multiple countries under Biodiversa+

## Key dates

- Provisional outline deadline 1 November 2026
- Provisional full proposal deadline 1 April 2027
- Two-stage: outline then full proposal

## Tips for applicants

- Treat the November outline stage as a real filter, align it tightly to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework language.
- Confirm consortium partners early since Biodiversa+ calls require an international partnership before the outline stage.
- Check the Research Council of Norway's national eligibility rules alongside the Biodiversa+ call text, since both apply.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does Biodiversa+ BiodivFuture fund?

It funds research and innovation on biodiversity, emerging ecosystems, and socio-ecological dynamics linked to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

### Is a consortium required for BiodivFuture?

Yes, an international partnership under Biodiversa+ is required.

### What is the application process for BiodivFuture?

It is a two-stage process: a provisional outline due 1 November 2026, followed by a full proposal due 1 April 2027.

### Who administers BiodivFuture in Norway?

The Research Council of Norway administers the call for applicants based in Norway.

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