# The 2nd co-funded call for transnational research projects - European Partnership FutureFoodS

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Deadline:** 20 August 2026 (Full proposal (by invitation only) deadline 27 July 2026; application deadline 2 shown as 20 Aug 2026; pre-proposal deadline was 11 February 2026)
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 partners from different countries
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-proposal (11 Feb 2026) → full proposal by invitation only (27 Jul 2026)
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/International-joint-calls/european-partnership-futurefoods-transnational-research-projects/
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

European Partnership for a sustainable Future of Food Systems (FutureFoodS) transnational call. Research consortia must comprise a minimum of three partners from different countries. Norway is a partner country.

## Summary

The 2nd co-funded call for the European Partnership FutureFoodS supports transnational research projects on sustainable food systems, with consortia of at least three partners from different countries. Norwegian institutions are eligible and will be co-funded by the Research Council of Norway alongside other European funders. This is the second call in the partnership cycle; the pre-proposal stage closed on 11 February 2026.

## Who should apply

- Research teams based in Norway or other eligible European countries
- Consortia with at least three institutional partners from different countries
- Projects addressing sustainable food systems innovation and transitions
- Teams with demonstrated transnational collaboration capacity

## Key dates

- Pre-proposal deadline: 11 February 2026 (closed)
- Full proposal deadline: 27 July 2026 (by invitation only)
- Application deadline 2: 20 August 2026

## Tips for applicants

- This is a two-stage process with high pre-proposal attrition, frame your 11 Feb submission with clear innovation focus and strong partner fit to advance to full proposal stage.
- The consortium rule is non-negotiable: confirm three+ institutional commitments across borders before writing, and include signed consortium agreements in full proposal upload.
- FutureFoodS emphasises transnational mobility and multi-stakeholder (academic, industry, policy) co-design; highlight cross-border capacity building and end-user engagement explicitly.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the minimum consortium size for FutureFoodS?

A minimum of three institutional partners from different countries is required. Norwegian institutions are eligible for co-funding.

### Is the FutureFoodS call still open?

The pre-proposal stage closed on 11 February 2026. Invited consortia must submit full proposals by 27 July 2026.

### Can Norwegian researchers lead a FutureFoodS consortium?

Yes, Norwegian institutions are eligible partners and receive co-funding from the Research Council of Norway alongside other national funders.

### Is this a two-stage application?

Yes, the call uses a two-stage process: pre-proposal first, then full proposal by invitation only for selected consortia.

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