# Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership's co-funded call

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Deadline:** 17 November 2026 (Full proposal deadline 15 April 2027)
**Consortium:** Required — transnational research and/or innovation project consortium
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-proposal (17 Nov 2026) → full proposal (15 Apr 2027)
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/International-joint-calls/driving-urban-transitions-dut-partnerships/
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Fifth co-funded call under the Driving Urban Transitions to a sustainable future (DUT) partnership, supporting transnational projects helping cities tackle urban challenges and transition to climate neutrality and resilience.

## Summary

This call, part of the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership and co-funded by the Research Council of Norway, funds transnational research and innovation projects that help cities address urban challenges and move toward climate-neutral, resilient futures. It requires a multi-country consortium and is open to Norwegian research partners participating in transnational bids. The call runs a two-stage process, with a pre-proposal deadline ahead of the full proposal stage in 2027.

## Who should apply

- Norwegian-based researchers or innovators joining a transnational consortium
- Teams working on urban climate-neutrality and resilience challenges
- Applicants able to form or join a multi-country DUT partnership
- Institutions with capacity to progress through a two-stage proposal process

## Key dates

- Pre-proposal deadline: 17 November 2026
- Full proposal deadline: 15 April 2027
- Two-stage process: pre-proposal then full proposal

## Tips for applicants

- Secure transnational partners early, the consortium requirement means pre-proposal teams must already be assembled by the November deadline.
- Align the project framing explicitly with DUT's urban-transition themes rather than general climate research, since this is a thematic partnership call.
- Use the gap between pre-proposal and full proposal (Nov 2026 to Apr 2027) to strengthen consortium agreements and co-funding commitments across partner countries.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the deadline for the DUT Partnership co-funded call?

The pre-proposal deadline is 17 November 2026, with the full proposal deadline following on 15 April 2027.

### Do I need a consortium to apply?

Yes, a transnational research and/or innovation partnership under DUT is required.

### Is this call open worldwide?

Eligibility for this listing covers Norway, funded through the Research Council of Norway as part of the wider DUT Partnership.

### How many stages does the application process have?

It is a two-stage process: a pre-proposal followed by a full proposal for those invited to proceed.

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