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Research Council of Norway

Femte samfinansierte utlysning i partnerskapet Driving Urban Transitions (DUT)

Deadline: 15 April 2027 (214 days)

Outline deadline 17 November 2026

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This call funds transnational research and innovation projects that help cities tackle urban challenges and move toward a climate-neutral, resilient future, under the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) partnership. Applicants must form a consortium of at least three entities from three EU member states, with Norwegian participants applying for funding through the Research Council of Norway. The call runs a two-stage process, starting with an outline application well ahead of the full submission.

Details

Funder Research Council of Norway
Deadline 15 April 2027
Consortium Required — transnational partnership under Driving Urban Transitions (DUT)
Application 2-stage: outline (17 November 2026) → full proposal (15 April 2027)
Eligible countries NO

Eligibility & scope

Supports transnational research and innovation projects helping cities manage urban challenges and transition to a climate-neutral and resilient future.

Who Should Apply

  • Research and innovation consortia spanning at least three entities from three EU member states
  • Norwegian institutions seeking funding via the Research Council of Norway within the DUT partnership
  • Projects focused on urban climate-neutral transition and resilience challenges
  • Teams able to manage a two-stage application process with an outline and full submission nine months apart

Key Dates

  • Outline application due 17 November 2026
  • Full application due 15 April 2027
  • Two-stage process: outline then full application

Tips for Applicants

  • Prepare the outline application well before the 17 November 2026 deadline, since only invited outlines proceed to the full application stage.
  • Secure your three-country, three-entity consortium early, partner recruitment across EU member states typically takes longer than expected for co-funded calls.
  • Frame the project explicitly around urban climate-neutrality and resilience outcomes to match the DUT partnership's core scope.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline for the DUT fifth co-funded call?

The outline application is due 17 November 2026, followed by the full application on 15 April 2027.

Who can apply to the Driving Urban Transitions partnership call?

Consortia of at least three entities from three EU member states, with Norwegian applicants eligible to apply for funding through the Research Council of Norway.

How many stages does the DUT call have?

It is a two-stage process: an outline application followed by an invited full application.

What topics does the Driving Urban Transitions call fund?

It funds transnational research and innovation projects that help cities address urban challenges and transition to a climate-neutral and resilient future.

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