# Nasjonale forsknings- og innovasjonssentre for bærekraftige kommunale helse-, omsorgs- og velferdstjenester

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** Up to Kr 93,000,000
**Deadline:** 20 January 2027
**Duration:** 84-96 months
**Consortium:** Required — municipalities, county municipalities and research organisations
**Frequency:** One-off
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/utlysninger/2026/nasjonale-forsknings-innovasjonssentre-barekraftige-kommunale-helse-omsorgs-velferdstjenester/
**Last updated:** 1 Nov 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Aims to support knowledge-based transition for sustainable municipal health, care and welfare services. Municipalities, county municipalities and research organisations may apply.

## Summary

This Research Council of Norway call funds national research and innovation centres for sustainable municipal health, care and welfare services, offering up to Kr 93,000,000 for projects lasting 84-96 months. It targets consortia of municipalities, county municipalities and research organisations in Norway building long-term capacity for knowledge-based service transition. The call is a one-off with no repeat rounds announced.

## Who should apply

- Consortia combining municipalities, county municipalities and research organisations
- Applicants based in Norway
- Groups focused on knowledge-based transition of municipal health, care and welfare services
- Teams able to commit to a long-term centre structure spanning 7-8 years

## Key dates

- Deadline: 20 January 2027
- Project duration: 84-96 months
- One-off call with no stated recurring rounds

## Tips for applicants

- Build the consortium early, the call requires both municipal/county authorities and research organisations as named partners.
- Frame the proposal around long-term, centre-level transition rather than a single study, given the 7-8 year duration.
- Clarify governance and division of roles between municipal and research partners, since centre-scale funding draws scrutiny on sustainability past the grant period.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding is available for this Research Council of Norway call?

Up to Kr 93,000,000 per centre.

### How long can the funded centres run?

Projects can run for 84 to 96 months (7 to 8 years).

### Who can apply for this grant?

Municipalities, county municipalities and research organisations in Norway, applying as a required consortium.

### Is this call recurring?

No, it is listed as a one-off call.

### What is the application deadline?

20 January 2027.

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