# Top-up Financing for Incoming HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** NOK 500,000 per 12 months, up to 36 months
**Deadline:** 31 October 2026 (Open-ended / rolling deadline; closes when all invited applicants have applied, but no later than 31 October 2026. Applications processed on an ongoing basis.)
**Duration:** Up to 36 months
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage (by invitation only)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/2026/top-up-financing-hfsp-postdoctoral-fellowships/
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open only to approved Norwegian research organisations invited to apply because they will host an HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowship recipient awarded in March 2026. The postdoctoral candidate must be the project manager. Supplements HFSP funding to bring the fellow's salary to institutional norms. Proposals may be submitted in Norwegian or English; Norwegian text is legally binding.

## Summary

The Research Council of Norway offers top-up financing for incoming HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowship recipients, providing up to NOK 500,000 per year for up to three years. This call is open only to Norwegian research organisations that have been invited to host an HFSP fellowship awardee selected in March 2026, with the postdoctoral fellow serving as project manager. The funding supplements HFSP salary payments to bring fellows' compensation in line with Norwegian institutional norms.

## Who should apply

- Norwegian research organisations hosting an HFSP Postdoctoral Fellow awarded in March 2026
- Host institutions seeking to align fellow salaries with Norwegian norms
- Applications submitted by the invited host institution on behalf of the incoming postdoctoral candidate

## Key dates

- Rolling deadline until 31 October 2026; applications processed on an ongoing basis as invited institutions submit
- Single-stage application, by invitation only
- Up to 36 months funding duration

## Tips for applicants

- This is an invitation-only call tied to HFSP fellowship awards; check the March 2026 HFSP results to confirm whether your host institution will receive an invite.
- The postdoctoral fellow must be designated as project manager in the application; ensure administrative clarity on this role before submission.
- Submit in Norwegian if possible; while English is accepted, Norwegian text is legally binding and RCN may request clarifications in Norwegian.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the budget for the Research Council of Norway top-up financing for HFSP fellows?

Up to NOK 500,000 per year for a maximum of three years.

### Who is eligible to apply for this top-up financing?

Only Norwegian research organisations that have been formally invited by RCN to host an HFSP Postdoctoral Fellow awarded in March 2026.

### What is the deadline for this top-up financing call?

31 October 2026, but the call operates on a rolling basis; applications are processed as they arrive and the deadline closes once all invited institutions have submitted.

### What languages can I use for my application?

Applications may be submitted in Norwegian or English, though Norwegian text is legally binding.

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