# Forskning på tiltak for å nå målet om ingen barn og unge utenfor (samarbeidsprosjekter)

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** Ca. NOK 140M
**Consortium:** Required
**Frequency:** One-off
**Next round:** 2026
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/forskningspolitikk-strategi/ltp/ungt-utanforskap/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Collaborative projects (samarbeidsprosjekter) funding practice-close research on interventions in leisure, school, education, working life and society aimed at preventing youth exclusion. Norwegian institutions eligible. Part of the 'Ingen barn og unge utenfor!' mission. Proposals likely in Norwegian.

## Summary

This Research Council of Norway collaborative call funds practice-close research on interventions to prevent youth exclusion across leisure, school, education, work, and community settings, with approximately NOK 140 million available. The call targets consortia of Norwegian institutions working on implementation and effectiveness of real-world prevention programmes aligned with Norway's 'Ingen barn og unge utenfor!' (No Children or Youth Left Out) strategic mission. Consortium participation is required; applications are likely in Norwegian.

## Who should apply

- Norwegian university, college, or research institute participating in a formal consortium
- Research teams with established links to education, leisure, school, or workplace practitioners
- Researchers conducting implementation science or intervention effectiveness studies
- Projects with a clear pathway to policy or practice adoption

## Key dates

- Deadline planned for 2026; exact date to be announced on RCN website
- Consortium structure is mandatory; partner letters and governance required
- Project duration typically 3-5 years (verify in full call text)

## Tips for applicants

- This is a one-off strategic call tied to Norway's 'Ingen barn og unge utenfor!' mission; alignment with the national goal is evaluated heavily.
- Consortium strength matters: include at least one practitioner partner (school, municipality, or workplace) with a named contact and formal commitment letter.
- RCN expects research to feed directly into practice; frame your research questions around implementable interventions, not theoretical puzzles.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the budget for this RCN youth exclusion call?

Approximately NOK 140 million is available across all funded projects in this call.

### Do I need partners to apply for this RCN call?

Yes, consortium participation is mandatory; you must form a collaborative partnership with other Norwegian institutions and ideally include a practice partner.

### Who is eligible to apply?

Norwegian universities, colleges, and research institutes as part of a formal consortium; individual institutions cannot apply alone.

### When is the deadline?

The call is planned for 2026, but the exact deadline has not yet been announced; check the RCN website for updates.

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