# Nyskapende forskning innenfor miljø og samfunn

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Deadline:** 7 October 2026 (Opens for applications 26 August 2026)
**Consortium:** Required — joint application with a Swedish lead applicant (Weave/Formas Explore partnership)
**Frequency:** One-off
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/utlysninger/internasjonale-fellesutlysninger/nyskapende-forskning-miljo-landbaserte-naringer-samfunn/
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Weave pilot call between the Research Council of Norway and Sweden's Formas; Norwegian researchers may apply jointly with Swedish colleagues via Formas' open Explore call.

## Summary

Nyskapende forskning innenfor miljø og samfunn is a pilot call under the Weave programme enabling Norwegian, Swedish research collaboration, with Norwegian researchers participating as co-applicants under a Swedish lead. The call focuses on climate and environment research and is open to researchers at approved Norwegian institutions working within Formas' Explore framework. This is a one-off bilateral opportunity between the Research Council of Norway and Formas (Sweden).

## Who should apply

- Norwegian researchers at approved Norwegian research institutions
- Projects with a Swedish lead applicant meeting Formas eligibility criteria
- Climate and environment research teams ready for cross-border collaboration
- Researchers aligned with Formas' Explore call scope and timeline

## Key dates

- Application window opens 26 August 2026
- Deadline: 7 October 2026
- Norwegian, Swedish consortium with Swedish lead required

## Tips for applicants

- Confirm your Norwegian research institution is on the approved list before committing to the partnership.
- Coordinate early with your Swedish lead partner, timeline is tight from launch to deadline.
- Frame the research question to fit both Formas' Explore criteria and the climate, environment theme; misalignment delays evaluation.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Weave programme?

Weave is a bilateral research funding initiative between the Research Council of Norway and Formas (Sweden) enabling joint climate and environment research with cross-border partnership.

### Do I need a Swedish partner to apply?

Yes, the consortium structure requires a Swedish lead applicant and Norwegian co-applicants; projects cannot be submitted without both parties.

### Is this call open every year?

No, this is a one-off pilot call under the Weave programme; there is no standing annual deadline.

### What research areas are in scope?

The call focuses on climate and environment research aligned with Formas' Explore framework.

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