# M-ERA.NET - Call2026 - ERA-NET for research and innovation on materials

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** Up to €2.4M (Norwegian national co-financing)
**Deadline:** 18 November 2026 (Full proposal deadline; pre-proposal deadline 12 May 2026 has passed)
**Consortium:** Required — international research and innovation consortium (M-ERA.NET)
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-proposal → full proposal (18 November 2026)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/International-joint-calls/m-era-net-research-innovation-materials/
**Last updated:** 18 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Up to 2.4 million euros available for Norwegian researchers and businesses participating in international collaborative materials research projects.

## Summary

M-ERA.NET Call 2026 funds Norwegian researchers and businesses joining international consortia on materials research, with up to €2.4M available through the Research Council of Norway. The call requires participation in an international M-ERA.NET research and innovation consortium and runs a two-stage application process from pre-proposal to full proposal.

## Who should apply

- Norwegian researchers at academic or research institutions
- Norwegian businesses engaged in materials research and innovation
- Applicants able to join an international M-ERA.NET consortium
- Projects focused on materials research and innovation

## Key dates

- Pre-proposal deadline: 12 May 2026
- Full proposal deadline: 18 November 2026
- Two-stage application: pre-proposal then full proposal

## Tips for applicants

- Secure your international consortium partners well before the 12 May pre-proposal deadline, since the full proposal stage builds directly on it.
- Confirm Norwegian eligibility rules with the Research Council of Norway alongside the M-ERA.NET call text, since national funding conditions apply on top of the joint call.
- Align the materials research focus explicitly with M-ERA.NET's thematic priorities to pass the consortium-level review.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding is available through M-ERA.NET Call 2026 for Norway?

Up to €2.4M is available for Norwegian participants in this call.

### Who can apply to M-ERA.NET Call 2026 in Norway?

Norwegian researchers and businesses participating in an international M-ERA.NET research and innovation consortium.

### What are the deadlines for M-ERA.NET Call 2026?

The pre-proposal deadline is 12 May 2026, followed by the full proposal deadline on 18 November 2026.

### Is a consortium required for M-ERA.NET Call 2026?

Yes, applicants must join an international M-ERA.NET research and innovation consortium.

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