# Funding for Eligible ERC Applications - Application by Invitation Only

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** NOK 10M–40M
**Duration:** 48–60 months
**Consortium:** No
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/2026/eligible-erc-applications/#results
**Last verified:** 19 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open only to researchers invited to apply — specifically those who submitted to ERC-2025-StG or ERC-2025-CoG and received a grade of A in the second stage. Aims to stimulate world-leading Norwegian research groups and increase Norwegian ERC applications.

## Summary

The Research Council of Norway funds eligible ERC applicants who scored grade A in the second stage of ERC-2025-StG or ERC-2025-CoG, offering NOK 10-40 million (€860,000-€3.44 million) over 48-60 months to establish or strengthen independent research groups in Norway. This invitation-only scheme targets world-leading researchers and aims to boost Norwegian competitiveness in the European Research Council ecosystem. Applicants must be invited to apply and have achieved a top-tier ERC evaluation.

## Who should apply

- Researchers who scored grade A in ERC-2025-StG or ERC-2025-CoG second stage and received an invitation
- Early-career or mid-career researchers building independent research groups
- Applicants based at or relocating to Norwegian research institutions
- Research spanning all disciplines and methods eligible under the original ERC call

## Key dates

- Invitation-only; open-ended application (no fixed deadline)
- Project duration 48-60 months

## Tips for applicants

- You are invited because you scored exceptionally high in ERC evaluation; leverage that credibility and the ERC panel's detailed feedback in your RCN proposal.
- Highlight the Norwegian research environment, institutional support, and plans to establish or expand your independent group in Norway, the scheme prioritises Norwegian research capacity.
- The budget is substantially higher than many Norwegian research grants; use it to articulate ambition beyond what the ERC feedback suggested might constrain your original proposal.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for Research Council of Norway ERC funding?

Only researchers who received an invitation after scoring grade A in the second stage of ERC-2025-StG (Starting Grant) or ERC-2025-CoG (Consolidator Grant).

### How much does this RCN scheme fund?

NOK 10-40 million (approximately €860,000-€3.44 million) per project.

### How long is the project?

Between 48 and 60 months.

### Is there a fixed deadline?

No; this is an invitation-only scheme with an open-ended application window. Contact RCN after receiving your invitation for specific timelines.

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