# Støtte til ett nasjonalt nettverk for kvinnehelseforskning

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** Kr 2,000,000–4,000,000
**Deadline:** 9 October 2026 (Rolling deadline)
**Duration:** 36-48 months
**Consortium:** Optional - nettverket oppfordres til å mobilisere nye fagmiljøer gjennom rekruttering og etablering av nye samarbeidsarenaer
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/utlysninger/2026/nasjonalt-nettverk-kvinnehelseforskning/
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Aims to establish one national network for women's health research to improve national coordination of existing research communities and strengthen dialogue; new communities encouraged to join.

## Summary

This Research Council of Norway grant funds the establishment of a single national network for women's health research, aimed at better coordinating existing research groups and strengthening dialogue across the field. It offers Kr 2M-4M (about €172,000-€344,000) over 36-48 months and is open to Norwegian research institutions; a consortium is optional but applicants are encouraged to recruit new research communities and build new collaboration arenas.

## Who should apply

- Norwegian research institutions leading or coordinating women's health research
- Groups aiming to establish or lead a national coordination network rather than a single-site study
- Applicants able to recruit new research communities and create new collaboration arenas
- Consortia are welcome but not mandatory

## Key dates

- Deadline: 9 October 2026
- Project duration: 36-48 months

## Tips for applicants

- Emphasise coordination and dialogue mechanisms across existing research groups, not just new science, since the call's core aim is network-building.
- Since consortium participation is optional, use the proposal to show a concrete plan for recruiting new fagmiljøer and creating new collaboration arenas to score well on mobilisation.
- Given the wide 36-48 month duration window, justify your chosen timeline against clear network-establishment milestones rather than research outputs alone.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does this Research Council of Norway network grant provide?

The grant provides between Kr 2M and 4M (roughly €172,000-€344,000) for the national network.

### How long does the women's health research network grant last?

Projects run for 36 to 48 months.

### Is a consortium required to apply for this network grant?

A consortium is optional, but applicants are encouraged to mobilise new research communities through recruitment and new collaboration arenas.

### Who can apply for this Research Council of Norway call?

The call is open to research groups and institutions in Norway working to establish a coordinated national network for women's health research.

### When is the deadline for this women's health research network grant?

The deadline is 9 October 2026.

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