# FutureFoodS Call 3 (GETS) – Pre-announcement

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Deadline:** 11 January 2027 (Call opens 2 November 2026; pre-proposal deadline preliminary, full proposal deadline (by invitation) 24 June 2027 preliminary)
**Consortium:** Required — transnational research consortium (FutureFoodS partnership)
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-proposal (preliminary, 11 January 2027) → full proposal by invitation (preliminary, 24 June 2027)
**Frequency:** One-off
**Next round:** 2026-11
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/International-joint-calls/futurefoods-call-3-gets-pre-announcement/
**Last updated:** 18 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Pre-announced 3rd transnational call 'GETS - Getting Everyone Together for Sustainable Food Systems', supporting research and innovation on sustainable food systems from land- and sea-based resources.

## Summary

The FutureFoodS Call 3 (GETS) is a transnational funding call supporting research and innovation projects on sustainable land- and sea-based food systems, administered in Norway by the Research Council of Norway as part of the FutureFoodS partnership. It is open to researchers forming transnational consortia, with evaluation in two stages starting with a pre-proposal. This is a one-off call, currently at the pre-announcement stage ahead of its formal opening on 2 November 2026.

## Who should apply

- Researchers in sustainable land- and sea-based food systems
- Norwegian institutions able to join a transnational FutureFoodS consortium
- Research and innovation projects addressing sustainable food production
- Applicants able to form or join a multi-country consortium before the pre-proposal deadline

## Key dates

- Preliminary pre-proposal deadline: 11 January 2027 (call opens 2 November 2026)
- Full proposal by invitation only: preliminary date 24 June 2027
- One-off call under the FutureFoodS partnership

## Tips for applicants

- Start building a transnational consortium now, since the pre-proposal deadline follows the call opening by just over two months.
- Treat all dates as preliminary until the call formally opens on 2 November 2026, and monitor the Research Council of Norway site for confirmation.
- Only pre-proposals invited after stage one can submit a full proposal, so the initial submission must stand on its own merits.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does the FutureFoodS GETS call fund?

It funds research and innovation projects focused on sustainable land- and sea-based food systems.

### When is the FutureFoodS Call 3 deadline?

The preliminary pre-proposal deadline is 11 January 2027, with the call opening 2 November 2026.

### Is a consortium required for FutureFoodS GETS?

Yes, a transnational consortium is required as part of the FutureFoodS partnership.

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

Two stages: a pre-proposal (preliminary deadline 11 January 2027) followed by a full proposal by invitation only (preliminary deadline 24 June 2027).

### Is the FutureFoodS GETS call recurring?

No, it is a one-off call under the FutureFoodS partnership.

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