# Nye forskningssentre for petroleum (PETROSENTER)

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** Kr 80M–120M
**Deadline:** 23 September 2026
**Duration:** Maksimum 96 måneder
**Consortium:** Required - research centre consortium establishing up to two new petroleum research centres
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/utlysninger/2026/forskningssentre-petroleum-petrosenter/
**Last updated:** 6 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Etablering av inntil to nye forskningssentre for petroleum for å løse utfordringer knyttet til utnyttelse av petroleumsressurser på norsk sokkel. Deadline ikke fastsatt ennå (planlagt).

## Summary

PETROSENTER establishes up to two new long-term research centres focused on utilisation of petroleum resources on the Norwegian continental shelf, funded by the Research Council of Norway at Kr 80-120 million per centre over up to 96 months. The call requires a research consortium and is open only to applicants based in Norway, making it suited to established petroleum research groups capable of leading a multi-institution centre.

## Who should apply

- Research groups established in petroleum resource research
- Norwegian host institutions able to lead a multi-partner consortium
- Teams proposing long-term (up to 8-year) centre-scale programmes
- Applicants focused on Norwegian continental shelf resource utilisation

## Key dates

- Deadline: 23 September 2026
- Maximum project duration: 96 months (8 years)

## Tips for applicants

- Build the consortium early since the centre model requires multiple partner institutions with clearly defined roles.
- Emphasise long-term relevance to Norwegian continental shelf petroleum resource utilisation, as this is the call's explicit focus.
- Given the 96-month duration, include a credible governance and phased-milestone plan to demonstrate the centre can sustain output over eight years.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does the PETROSENTER call provide?

The call funds new research centres at Kr 80-20 million each (roughly €6.9-10.3 million), covering the full centre budget.

### How long can a PETROSENTER research centre run?

Centres can run for up to 96 months (eight years).

### Who can apply for PETROSENTER funding?

Norwegian research institutions leading a consortium can apply; the call is limited to Norway and requires a consortium structure to establish the centre.

### How many centres will be funded under PETROSENTER?

The Research Council of Norway will establish up to two new petroleum research centres through this call.

### When is the PETROSENTER application deadline?

The deadline is 23 September 2026.

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