Research Council of Norway
Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership's co-funded call
Full proposal deadline 15 April 2027
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This call, part of the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership and co-funded by the Research Council of Norway, funds transnational research and innovation projects that help cities address urban challenges and move toward climate-neutral, resilient futures. It requires a multi-country consortium and is open to Norwegian research partners participating in transnational bids. The call runs a two-stage process, with a pre-proposal deadline ahead of the full proposal stage in 2027.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Norway |
| Deadline | 17 November 2026 |
| Consortium | Required — transnational research and/or innovation project consortium |
| Application | 2-stage: pre-proposal (17 Nov 2026) → full proposal (15 Apr 2027) |
| Eligible countries | NO |
Eligibility & scope
Fifth co-funded call under the Driving Urban Transitions to a sustainable future (DUT) partnership, supporting transnational projects helping cities tackle urban challenges and transition to climate neutrality and resilience.
Who Should Apply
- •Norwegian-based researchers or innovators joining a transnational consortium
- •Teams working on urban climate-neutrality and resilience challenges
- •Applicants able to form or join a multi-country DUT partnership
- •Institutions with capacity to progress through a two-stage proposal process
Key Dates
- •Pre-proposal deadline: 17 November 2026
- •Full proposal deadline: 15 April 2027
- •Two-stage process: pre-proposal then full proposal
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Secure transnational partners early, the consortium requirement means pre-proposal teams must already be assembled by the November deadline.
- ✓Align the project framing explicitly with DUT's urban-transition themes rather than general climate research, since this is a thematic partnership call.
- ✓Use the gap between pre-proposal and full proposal (Nov 2026 to Apr 2027) to strengthen consortium agreements and co-funding commitments across partner countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for the DUT Partnership co-funded call?
The pre-proposal deadline is 17 November 2026, with the full proposal deadline following on 15 April 2027.
Do I need a consortium to apply?
Yes, a transnational research and/or innovation partnership under DUT is required.
Is this call open worldwide?
Eligibility for this listing covers Norway, funded through the Research Council of Norway as part of the wider DUT Partnership.
How many stages does the application process have?
It is a two-stage process: a pre-proposal followed by a full proposal for those invited to proceed.
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