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Research Council of Norway

Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership's fifth co-funded call

Deadline: 17 November 2026 (65 days)

Full proposal deadline 15 April 2027

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The Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership's fifth co-funded call, administered in Norway by the Research Council of Norway, funds transnational research and innovation projects that help cities address urban challenges and move toward a climate-neutral, resilient future. It is open to Norwegian partners in transnational consortia applying jointly under the DUT Partnership. The call runs a two-stage process, with a pre-proposal deadline in November 2026 followed by a full proposal in April 2027.

Details

Funder Research Council of Norway
Deadline 17 November 2026
Consortium Required — transnational research and/or innovation consortium under DUT Partnership
Application 2-stage: pre-proposals (17 November 2026) → full proposal (15 April 2027)
Eligible countries NO

Eligibility & scope

Supports transnational research and/or innovation projects that help cities tackle urban challenges and transition towards a climate neutral and resilient future.

Who Should Apply

  • Researchers and innovators based at Norwegian institutions eligible for Research Council of Norway funding
  • Applicants able to join a transnational consortium under the DUT Partnership
  • Projects addressing urban climate neutrality and resilience challenges
  • Teams combining research and innovation partners across multiple countries

Key Dates

  • Pre-proposal deadline: 17 November 2026
  • Full proposal deadline: 15 April 2027
  • Two-stage evaluation: pre-proposal then full proposal

Tips for Applicants

  • Secure transnational consortium partners early, since the pre-proposal stage requires the full partnership structure to already be in place.
  • Align the project narrative explicitly with DUT Partnership's urban transition themes rather than general climate research framing.
  • Check Research Council of Norway national eligibility and cost rules alongside the DUT Partnership call text, since both apply simultaneously.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the deadline for the DUT Partnership fifth co-funded call in Norway?

Pre-proposals are due 17 November 2026, with full proposals due 15 April 2027 for shortlisted applicants.

Who can apply to the DUT Partnership call through the Research Council of Norway?

Applicants must be based in Norway and part of a transnational research and/or innovation consortium under the DUT Partnership.

Is a consortium required for the DUT Partnership call?

Yes, a transnational research and/or innovation consortium is mandatory to apply.

How many stages does the DUT Partnership application process have?

The call has two stages: a pre-proposal followed by a full proposal for those invited to continue.

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