# National Research Consortium for Participation in SOLSTICE II – Social Cohesion in the Context of Climate Policy

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** NOK 10,000,000-20,000,000
**Deadline:** 23 September 2026
**Duration:** 36-60 months
**Consortium:** Required — selects one Norwegian research consortium to participate as the Norwegian partner in the SOLSTICE II international project
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/2026/national-research-consortium-solstice/
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Selects one Norwegian research consortium to participate in SOLSTICE II, developing policy-relevant knowledge on societal prerequisites for climate mitigation and adaptation.

## Summary

This Research Council of Norway call funds a single Norwegian research consortium to act as the national partner in the international SOLSTICE II initiative on social cohesion and climate policy, with a budget of NOK 10-20 million over 36-60 months. It targets consortia able to deliver policy-relevant knowledge on climate mitigation and adaptation as part of a coordinated multi-country research effort. Only one Norwegian consortium will be selected, making this a single-award, high-stakes national competition.

## Who should apply

- Research consortia based at Norwegian institutions
- Teams with expertise spanning social cohesion, climate mitigation and adaptation policy
- Groups able to coordinate as a single national partner within a larger international consortium
- Applicants with capacity to sustain a 36-60 month multi-year project

## Key dates

- Deadline: 23 September 2026
- Project duration: 36-60 months
- Only one Norwegian consortium will be selected as national partner

## Tips for applicants

- Frame the proposal explicitly around fitting into the international SOLSTICE II partnership structure, not as a standalone national project.
- Since only one Norwegian consortium is funded, demonstrate consortium cohesion and complementary expertise across partner institutions early in the proposal.
- Address both mitigation and adaptation policy angles on social cohesion, as the call scope names both explicitly.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does this SOLSTICE II call provide?

The budget ranges from NOK 10-20 million (roughly €860,000-€1,720,000) for the selected consortium.

### Who can apply for the SOLSTICE II national partner call?

Only Norwegian research consortia are eligible, and just one will be selected to serve as the national partner in the international SOLSTICE II initiative.

### What is the deadline for this Research Council of Norway call?

The deadline is 23 September 2026.

### How long does the funded project last?

Projects run between 36 and 60 months.

### What topic does SOLSTICE II cover?

It focuses on social cohesion in the context of climate policy, generating policy-relevant knowledge on climate mitigation and adaptation.

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