# Innovative Research in Environment and Society (Weave)

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Deadline:** 7 October 2026
**Consortium:** Required — joint application 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:** 6 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Pilot Weave call between Research Council of Norway and Swedish Research Council Formas; Norwegian researchers apply jointly with a Swedish lead applicant on sustainable development.

## Summary

This pilot Weave call funds joint research projects on sustainable development between Norwegian researchers and a Swedish lead applicant, submitted through Formas' Explore call. It is run jointly by the Research Council of Norway and the Swedish Research Council Formas, and requires a cross-border consortium rather than a solo Norwegian application.

## Who should apply

- Norwegian researchers with an established Swedish research partner
- Projects focused on environment and sustainable development themes
- Applicants able to coordinate submission through Formas' Explore call as the formal entry point
- Researchers open to a first-round pilot scheme between the two national funders

## Key dates

- Deadline: 7 October 2026
- Joint application required via Formas' Explore call, with a Swedish lead applicant

## Tips for applicants

- Ensure the Swedish partner is registered as lead applicant on the Formas Explore call, the Norwegian side cannot submit independently.
- Align the project narrative with sustainable development priorities shared by both Research Council of Norway and Formas, since it is evaluated jointly.
- As a pilot call, check both funders' portals for matching submission requirements, since procedures may differ from established bilateral schemes.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Weave pilot call between Research Council of Norway and Formas?

It is a joint funding scheme where Norwegian researchers apply together with a Swedish lead applicant through Formas' Explore call on sustainable development research.

### Who can apply for this Weave grant?

Norwegian researchers, provided they submit jointly with a Swedish lead applicant via the Formas Explore call; a solo Norwegian application is not eligible.

### What is the deadline for the Weave Innovative Research in Environment and Society call?

The deadline is 7 October 2026.

### Is this a one-time call or recurring?

The metadata describes it as a pilot call between the Research Council of Norway and Formas, so recurrence is not confirmed.

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