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Research Council of Norway

Collaborative Project to Meet Societal and Industry-related Challenges

Minimum NOK 4M24–48 months

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The Collaborative Project to Meet Societal and Industry-related Challenges funds research-led consortia that bring together academic institutions with industry and societal partners to address pressing real-world problems. Projects receive a minimum of NOK 4 million over 24-48 months and are evaluated on a rolling basis. This is a continuously open call run by the Research Council of Norway, open to Norwegian research organisations collaborating with non-research sector actors.

Details

Funder Research Council of Norway
Budget Minimum NOK 4M
Duration 24–48 months
Consortium Required
Frequency Continuous
Eligible countries NO

Eligibility & scope

Encourages research organisations to collaborate with societal and industry actors to develop knowledge addressing important societal challenges. Collaboration between research and non-research sector actors is required.

Who Should Apply

  • •Norwegian research organisations (universities, institutes, centres)
  • •Consortia pairing researchers with industry partners and/or societal actors
  • •Projects targeting concrete societal, environmental, or industry-relevant challenges
  • •Teams with a clear implementation and uptake pathway beyond academia

Key Dates

  • •Continuous rolling deadline, no fixed closing date
  • •Projects run 24-48 months
  • •Minimum budget NOK 4 million per project

Tips for Applicants

  • ✓Industry and societal partners must be named and active in consortium design; generic partner letters weaken the application.
  • ✓Emphasise the concrete, non-academic outcome or application of the research, panels prioritise user engagement and real-world relevance over publication metrics.
  • ✓Budget for co-investigator time from non-research partners; this signals genuine collaboration rather than token involvement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum budget for a Collaborative Project with the Research Council of Norway?

The minimum is NOK 4 million. Projects may request more depending on scope and partner involvement.

Is consortium participation required for this call?

Yes, collaboration between research organisations and industry or societal actors is mandatory.

How long can a Collaborative Project run?

Between 24 and 48 months, depending on project scope and funder approval.

When is the deadline for the Collaborative Project call?

The call is continuously open on a rolling basis; applications are reviewed throughout the year with no fixed closing date.

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