# Femte samfinansierte utlysning i partnerskapet Driving Urban Transitions (DUT)

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Deadline:** 17 November 2026 (Further cut-off 15 April 2027)
**Consortium:** Required — transnational research and innovation projects under Driving Urban Transitions partnership
**Application:** 2-stage: outline (17 November 2026) → full application (15 April 2027)
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/utlysninger/internasjonale-fellesutlysninger/driving-urban-transitions-sustainable-future/
**Last updated:** 9 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports transnational research and innovation projects helping cities manage urban challenges and transition to a climate-neutral and resilient future.

## Summary

This call, administered in Norway as part of the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) partnership, funds transnational research and innovation projects that help cities manage urban challenges and move toward a climate-neutral, resilient future. It targets Norwegian partners joining international consortia, with applications submitted in two stages, a short outline followed by a full proposal. This is the fifth co-funded call under the DUT partnership.

## Who should apply

- Norwegian research or innovation organizations joining transnational consortia
- Applicants with partners across multiple countries under the DUT partnership
- Projects focused on urban climate-neutral transition and resilience challenges
- Teams able to deliver a two-stage application from outline to full proposal

## Key dates

- Outline stage deadline: 17 November 2026
- Full application deadline: 15 April 2027
- Two-stage process: outline then full application

## Tips for applicants

- Form your transnational consortium early, the outline stage in November leaves limited time to assemble international partners.
- Frame the project explicitly around urban climate-neutrality and resilience outcomes, as this is the core scope criterion for DUT calls.
- Treat the outline as a genuine filter, not a formality, only outline-stage applicants invited forward can submit a full application by 15 April 2027.

## Frequently asked questions

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

The outline stage deadline is 17 November 2026, followed by a full application cut-off on 15 April 2027 for shortlisted projects.

### Who can apply to the Driving Urban Transitions call through the Research Council of Norway?

Norwegian partners in transnational consortia working on urban climate transition research and innovation can apply through this funding line.

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

Yes, projects must be transnational research and innovation consortia formed under the Driving Urban Transitions partnership.

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

Two stages: a short outline submitted by 17 November 2026, followed by a full application due 15 April 2027 for those invited to proceed.

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