Research Council of Norway
Forskning og innovasjon for store utfordringer i offentlig sektor
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The Research Council of Norway's "Forskning og innovasjon for store utfordringer i offentlig sektor" funds research and research-based innovation addressing major societal challenges where the public sector plays a central role, with project budgets of Kr 20-25 million over up to 36 months. The call is open to Norwegian public sector entities and research organisations working in or with public-sector partners. Applications operate on a rolling deadline and must be submitted in Norwegian.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Norway |
| Budget | Kr 20 000 000–25 000 000 |
| Duration | Maximum 36 months |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | NO |
Eligibility & scope
Finances research and research-based innovation in, with and for the public sector to address major societal challenges where the public sector plays a central role. Norwegian public sector entities and research organisations may apply.
Who Should Apply
- •Norwegian public sector entities (municipalities, counties, government agencies, health trusts)
- •Research organisations and universities partnering with or embedded in public-sector problem-solving
- •Research teams focused on translating findings into public-sector practice
- •Consortia mixing academic researchers, practitioners, and public-sector innovators
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline (submit year-round)
- •Project duration up to 36 months
- •Total programme budget Kr 171 million
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Applications must be in Norwegian; translation is not accepted, so draft in the target language from the outset.
- ✓Emphasise co-design and implementation with public-sector partners; RCN prioritises research embedded in real policy or operational challenge, not theoretical exercises.
- ✓Budget justification matters: align your Kr 20-25 million request tightly to the problem scope and team capacity; oversized budgets are a red flag.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I request for a project in this RCN call?
Project budgets range from Kr 20 million to Kr 25 million over the project duration.
How long can a project funded by this RCN call last?
Projects may run for a maximum of 36 months.
Who is eligible to apply to this RCN call?
Norwegian public sector entities and research organisations may apply; applicants must work in, with, or for the public sector on a major societal challenge.
When is the deadline for this RCN call?
The call operates on a rolling deadline, so applications can be submitted year-round; check the RCN website for any internal review cycles.
What language must my application be in?
Proposals must be submitted in Norwegian; applications in other languages are not accepted.
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