Research Council of Norway
Forskning for fremtidens kompetanse, utdanning og arbeidsliv (samarbeidsprosjekter)
Planned 2026; exact deadline not yet announced
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The Research Council of Norway's "Forskning for fremtidens kompetanse, utdanning og arbeidsliv" (Research for Future Competence, Education and Working Life) call funds collaborative research projects on education, skills development, and labour market dynamics, with a budget of approximately NOK 220 million. The call targets Norwegian research institutions exploring how education systems and workplace practices drive learning, inclusion, and economic sustainability. Consortium participation is required; this is a one-off call planned for 2026.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Norway |
| Budget | Ca. NOK 220M |
| Consortium | Required |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Next round | 2026 |
| Eligible countries | NO |
Eligibility & scope
Research on future competence, education and working life, including what promotes learning, skills development, participation and inclusion, and how the education system and labour market contribute to social and economic sustainability. Norwegian institutions eligible.
Who Should Apply
- •Research teams at Norwegian academic institutions
- •Multi-institution consortia (collaboration is required)
- •Researchers focused on education systems, skills development, and labour market integration
- •Projects addressing social and economic sustainability through education policy or workplace learning
Key Dates
- •Call planned for 2026; exact deadline to be announced
- •Consortium participation is mandatory
- •One-off call (not recurring)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Consortium assembly is gating, assemble partners across institution types (higher education, vocational, employers) to strengthen relevance to the call's breadth.
- ✓Frame your project around system-level impact: RCN emphasizes how research findings translate to policy and practice in education and labour markets.
- ✓Monitor the RCN website for the exact deadline and call specification document; the 2026 date is indicative.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the budget for the Research Council of Norway's Future Competence, Education and Working Life call?
Approximately NOK 220 million in total for collaborative projects.
Is consortium participation required?
Yes, projects must involve collaboration across multiple institutions.
Who is eligible to apply?
Research teams and consortia at Norwegian institutions are eligible; the call is limited to Norway.
When is the deadline for this call?
The call is planned for 2026, but the exact deadline has not yet been announced.
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