# Innovative research in environment and society

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Deadline:** 7 October 2026
**Consortium:** Required — Norwegian researchers apply jointly with a Swedish lead applicant via Formas' Explore call
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/International-joint-calls/innovative-research-environment-land-based-industries-society/
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Weave pilot call between the Research Council of Norway and the Swedish Research Council (Formas); Norwegian researchers at approved institutions apply jointly with a Swedish lead applicant via Formas' Explore call.

## Summary

This is a pilot Weave call between the Research Council of Norway and Sweden's Formas, funding joint research on sustainable development topics in environment and society. Norwegian researchers must apply together with a Swedish lead applicant through Formas' parallel Explore call, making cross-border consortium formation a prerequisite rather than an option.

## Who should apply

- Norwegian researchers with an established or prospective Swedish research partner
- Teams working on sustainable development topics spanning environmental and societal dimensions
- Applicants able to coordinate a joint submission through Formas' Explore call alongside the Norwegian application

## Key dates

- Application deadline: 7 October 2026
- Joint submission required via Formas' Explore call alongside the Norwegian application

## Tips for applicants

- Line up your Swedish lead applicant early, the joint submission through Formas' Explore call is a hard requirement, not a bonus.
- Coordinate timelines carefully since the Norwegian and Swedish sides submit through separate national systems on a shared deadline.
- Frame the project around sustainable development explicitly, since this is the scope anchor for both funders in this pilot round.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the Innovative research in environment and society Weave call?

Norwegian researchers are eligible, but they must apply jointly with a Swedish lead applicant through Formas' Explore call.

### What is the deadline for this Research Council of Norway Weave pilot call?

The deadline is 7 October 2026.

### Is a consortium required for this grant?

Yes, applications must be submitted jointly by a Norwegian researcher and a Swedish lead applicant via Formas.

### What topics does this call fund?

The call funds research on sustainable development topics spanning environment and society, as part of a pilot Weave partnership between the Research Council of Norway and Formas.

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