# M-ERA.NET – Utlysning 2026

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** Up to €2.4M (for Norwegian participants)
**Deadline:** 18 November 2026 (Pre-proposal (skisse) deadline: 12 May 2026; Full proposal deadline for invited applicants: 18 November 2026)
**Consortium:** Required — international consortium
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-proposal (skisse) → full proposal
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/utlysninger/internasjonale-fellesutlysninger/m-era-net-forskning-innovasjon-materialer/
**Last updated:** 5 Jul 2026

## Eligibility & scope

ERA-NET for research and innovation on materials. Norwegian researchers and industry participating in international research collaboration within materials science. Host institution must be Norwegian. Two-stage process: sketch then full proposal.

## Summary

M-ERA.NET Utlysning 2026 funds international collaborative research on advanced materials, with up to €2.4M available for Norwegian participants. The call is open to researchers and industry partners at Norwegian host institutions participating in cross-border consortia. This is a two-stage ERA-NET call emphasising materials innovation through structured international collaboration.

## Who should apply

- Researchers and research groups at Norwegian institutions
- Norwegian industry partners conducting materials R&D
- Applicants able to form or join an international consortium on materials science topics
- Teams comfortable with two-stage submission and cross-border coordination

## Key dates

- Pre-proposal (skisse) deadline: 12 May 2026
- Full proposal deadline (invited applicants only): 18 November 2026
- Projects funded through international ERA-NET framework

## Tips for applicants

- Pre-proposal stage is gating and competitive; clarity on the materials innovation angle and consortium readiness is essential.
- Consortium composition and named international partners matter at skisse stage, vague or uncommitted partners will weaken your position.
- Ensure your Norwegian co-applicants and host institution are confirmed before submission; late institutional endorsement has derailed applications at this funder.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much can Norwegian participants receive from M-ERA.NET Utlysning 2026?

Up to €2.4M per Norwegian participant group participating in a funded international consortium.

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

Yes, applicants must participate in an international research consortium, single-institution applications are not eligible.

### What is the application process for M-ERA.NET Utlysning 2026?

Two-stage: a pre-proposal (skisse) submitted by 12 May 2026, followed by a full proposal from invited applicants due 18 November 2026.

### Who is eligible to apply to M-ERA.NET?

Norwegian researchers and industry partners hosted at Norwegian institutions conducting materials research in an international collaboration.

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