# Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership's fifth 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 consortium under DUT Partnership
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-proposals (17 November 2026) → full proposal (15 April 2027)
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/International-joint-calls/driving-urban-transitions-dut-partnerships/
**Last updated:** 7 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports transnational research and/or innovation projects that help cities tackle urban challenges and transition towards a climate neutral and resilient future.

## Summary

The Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership's fifth co-funded call, administered in Norway by the Research Council of Norway, funds transnational research and innovation projects that help cities address urban challenges and move toward a climate-neutral, resilient future. It is open to Norwegian partners in transnational consortia applying jointly under the DUT Partnership. The call runs a two-stage process, with a pre-proposal deadline in November 2026 followed by a full proposal in April 2027.

## Who should apply

- Researchers and innovators based at Norwegian institutions eligible for Research Council of Norway funding
- Applicants able to join a transnational consortium under the DUT Partnership
- Projects addressing urban climate neutrality and resilience challenges
- Teams combining research and innovation partners across multiple countries

## Key dates

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

## Tips for applicants

- Secure transnational consortium partners early, since the pre-proposal stage requires the full partnership structure to already be in place.
- Align the project narrative explicitly with DUT Partnership's urban transition themes rather than general climate research framing.
- Check Research Council of Norway national eligibility and cost rules alongside the DUT Partnership call text, since both apply simultaneously.

## Frequently asked questions

### When is the deadline for the DUT Partnership fifth co-funded call in Norway?

Pre-proposals are due 17 November 2026, with full proposals due 15 April 2027 for shortlisted applicants.

### Who can apply to the DUT Partnership call through the Research Council of Norway?

Applicants must be based in Norway and part of a transnational research and/or innovation consortium under the DUT Partnership.

### Is a consortium required for the DUT Partnership call?

Yes, a transnational research and/or innovation consortium is mandatory to apply.

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

The call has two stages: a pre-proposal followed by a full proposal for those invited to continue.

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