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

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** Up to €2.4 million for Norwegian researchers and businesses
**Deadline:** 18 November 2026 (Full proposal deadline; preproposal deadline was 12 May 2026)
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
**Application:** 2-stage: preproposal (12 May 2026) → full proposal (18 Nov 2026)
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/International-joint-calls/m-era-net-research-innovation-materials/
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

M-ERA.NET international materials research and innovation call. Up to €2.4 million available for Norwegian researchers and businesses participating in international collaboration. Transnational consortium required.

## Summary

M-ERA.NET Call 2026 funds international materials research and innovation projects with up to €2.4 million available for Norwegian researchers and businesses participating in transnational consortia. The call requires a minimum 3-partner consortium spanning at least 3 EU member states, making it suited for researchers pursuing collaborative materials innovation with European partners. This is a two-stage call with the preproposal phase already closed (12 May 2026); the full proposal deadline is 18 November 2026.

## Who should apply

- Norwegian researchers and businesses in materials science and innovation
- Project coordinators building international consortia of 3+ entities across 3+ EU member states
- Teams with a clear materials research or innovation focus and EU partner networks
- Applicants already established in cross-border collaboration with EU institutions

## Key dates

- Full proposal deadline 18 November 2026
- Two-stage: preproposal deadline was 12 May 2026; full proposals now open
- International consortium of minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states required

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium assembly is gating: verify all 3+ partners across 3+ member states are committed and have submitted letters of intent before investing in the full proposal.
- M-ERA.NET emphasises innovation and commercialisation potential alongside research excellence; include a clear pathway to materials application or market.
- Align your project scope tightly with the ERA-NET call text, materials research covers a broad remit; clarity on where your work sits within the strategic agenda strengthens competitiveness.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible for the M-ERA.NET Call 2026?

Norwegian researchers and businesses in materials research and innovation participating in transnational consortia of minimum 3 entities from 3+ EU member states.

### How much funding is available for Norwegian participants in M-ERA.NET Call 2026?

Up to €2.4 million is available for Norwegian researchers and businesses in this call.

### When is the full proposal deadline for M-ERA.NET Call 2026?

The full proposal deadline is 18 November 2026; the preproposal deadline (12 May 2026) has already passed.

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

Yes, a transnational consortium of minimum 3 entities from at least 3 EU member states is mandatory.

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