# Support for a National Network for Women's Health Research

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** NOK 2,000,000-4,000,000
**Deadline:** 9 October 2026 (Open-ended)
**Duration:** 36-48 months
**Consortium:** Optional — network is encouraged to mobilize new professional communities
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/2026/national-network-womens-health-research/
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Establishes a national network for women's health research to improve coordination of existing research groups and strengthen dialogue in the field.

## Summary

This Research Council of Norway grant funds the creation of a national network for women's health research, with NOK 2,000,000-4,000,000 (roughly €172,000-€344,000) available over 36-48 months. It targets Norwegian research groups seeking to coordinate activity across the field and bring new professional communities into women's health research. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis rather than against a single fixed round.

## Who should apply

- Research groups based at Norwegian institutions
- Applicants focused on women's health research
- Consortia aiming to coordinate multiple research groups nationally
- Networks seeking to mobilize new professional communities into the field

## Key dates

- Deadline 9 October 2026, open-ended and part of a continuous call
- Project duration of 36-48 months

## Tips for applicants

- Frame the proposal around network coordination and field-building rather than a single research project, since the call's stated aim is national coordination.
- Since the call runs continuously, there is no need to rush to a fixed deadline, use the time to line up cross-institutional partners.
- Emphasise how the network will draw in professional communities new to women's health research, as this is explicitly named in the scope.

## Frequently asked questions

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

It offers NOK 2,000,000 to 4,000,000 (about €172,000-€344,000) for a single project.

### Who is eligible to apply for this women's health research network grant?

Eligibility is limited to applicants based in Norway.

### Is there a fixed deadline for this call?

The call is continuous and open-ended, with a current deadline of 9 October 2026.

### How long can funded projects run?

Projects can run for 36 to 48 months.

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