# Utlysning av midler til forprosjekter for deltakelse i Raw Materials Partnership (RAMP)

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Deadline:** 14 June 2028 (Closes no later than 14 June 2028 (rolling/continuous until then))
**Consortium:** Required — Nordic consortium
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/utlysninger/internasjonale-fellesutlysninger/forprosjekter-raw-materials-partnership-ramp/
**Last verified:** 5 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funds pre-projects (forprosjekter) gathering Nordic actors in research and innovation in raw materials and minerals. Supports consortium building, network development, and strategic groundwork for competitive applications to the EU-co-funded Raw Materials Partnership (RAMP). Norwegian host institutions.

## Summary

This Research Council of Norway call funds pre-projects that bring together Nordic research and innovation actors to prepare competitive bids for the EU-co-funded Raw Materials Partnership (RAMP). The funding supports consortium building, networking, and strategic planning for participants in raw materials and minerals research. A Norwegian host institution is required, and a Nordic consortium is mandatory.

## Who should apply

- Research institutions and innovation actors based in Nordic countries
- Norwegian host institution leading the consortium
- Teams working in raw materials, minerals, and related research areas
- Consortia seeking to build capacity and networks for competitive EU-funded applications

## Key dates

- Opening date to be announced; verify on the Research Council of Norway website

## Tips for applicants

- A Nordic consortium is mandatory, ensure clear roles and complementarity across participating countries.
- Position the pre-project as strategic groundwork for a future RAMP bid; emphasise consortium maturation and partnership durability over preliminary results.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the purpose of this Research Council of Norway pre-project call?

It funds Nordic consortia to build capacity, develop partnerships, and prepare competitive applications to the EU-co-funded Raw Materials Partnership (RAMP).

### Who must lead the consortium?

A Norwegian host institution is required to lead the consortium, which must include Nordic actors from multiple countries.

### What research areas are eligible?

Pre-projects in raw materials, minerals, and related research and innovation activities within the Nordic region.

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