# Top Researchers – Researcher Projects to Develop World Leading Research Communities

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** NOK 15,000,000–40,000,000
**Duration:** 48-96 months
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/2025/top-researchers-researcher-projects-world-leading-communities/
**Last verified:** 14 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funds good research environments to develop into world-leading communities. Approved Norwegian research organisations only. Curiosity-driven, bold research across all disciplines.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/research-council-of-norway-top-researchers-researcher-projects-to-develop-wor-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.