# Researcher Project for Early Career Scientists (FRIPRO)

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** NOK 4M–10M
**Duration:** 36–48 months
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/2023/researcher-project-early-career-fripro/#results
**Last verified:** 19 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funds curiosity-driven basic and applied research for early-career researchers who have demonstrated potential for high-quality research. Open-ended rolling call.

## Summary

FRIPRO funds early-career researchers across all disciplines to pursue curiosity-driven basic and applied research at Norwegian institutions, with grants of NOK 4-10 million over 36-48 months. The Research Council of Norway runs this as a rolling, continuous call with no fixed deadline, allowing researchers to apply whenever their project is ready. Solo projects only; consortium participation is not supported.

## Who should apply

- Early-career researchers with demonstrated research potential
- Applicants based at approved Norwegian research organisations
- Researchers in any discipline pursuing fundamental or applied research
- Individual researchers; team leads responsible for project leadership

## Key dates

- Rolling deadline, submit whenever the project is ready
- 36-48 month project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Check the RCN approved-institutions list before submitting; affiliation at an ineligible institution will disqualify the application.
- Emphasise research independence and your own intellectual contribution; the panel assesses potential for independent leadership.
- The breadth of eligible research is genuine, a compelling research question in any field outweighs perceived prestige of the discipline.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does FRIPRO fund?

Grants range from NOK 4 million to NOK 10 million over a 36-48 month project period.

### Who is eligible for FRIPRO?

Early-career researchers with demonstrated research potential, based at an approved Norwegian research organisation.

### When is the FRIPRO deadline?

FRIPRO has a rolling deadline; you can apply whenever your project is ready, with no fixed closing date.

### Can international researchers apply to FRIPRO?

No, applicants must be based at an approved Norwegian research institution; the call is restricted to Norway.

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