# Centre for Research on the Effects of Aid

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** Up to NOK 70M
**Deadline:** 23 September 2026
**Duration:** 72-96 months
**Consortium:** Required — equitable collaboration with similar research groups in low- and middle-income countries
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/2026/centre-research-effects-aid/
**Last updated:** 20 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Strengthens Norwegian research on the effects of Norway's development aid and cooperation, requiring equitable collaboration with research groups in low- and middle-income countries.

## Summary

The Research Council of Norway is funding a Centre for Research on the Effects of Aid, offering up to NOK 70 million over 72-96 months to establish a dedicated research centre studying the effects of Norway's development aid and cooperation. The call requires equitable consortium partnerships with research groups in low- and middle-income countries, and applications must be based at a Norwegian institution.

## Who should apply

- Norwegian research institutions capable of hosting a long-term centre
- Research groups with established or plannable partnerships in low- and middle-income countries
- Teams focused on development aid effectiveness and cooperation research
- Applicants able to commit to a 6-8 year research programme

## Key dates

- Application deadline: 23 September 2026
- Project duration: 72-96 months (6-8 years)

## Tips for applicants

- Document equitable collaboration explicitly, the call names this as a requirement, not just a preference, so show shared decision-making and resource distribution with LMIC partners.
- Given the long duration (up to 8 years), lay out a phased research plan rather than a single continuous programme.
- Frame the centre's scope around effects of Norwegian aid specifically, not general development research, to match the call's stated focus.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does the Centre for Research on the Effects of Aid provide?

Up to NOK 70,000,000 for the centre.

### How long can the project run?

The centre can be funded for 72 to 96 months (6 to 8 years).

### Do I need international partners to apply?

Yes, the call requires equitable collaboration with research groups in low- and middle-income countries.

### Who is eligible to apply for this Research Council of Norway centre grant?

The call is open to applicants based in Norway who will establish and host the research centre.

### What is the deadline for this grant?

The application deadline is 23 September 2026.

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