Research Council of Norway
Innovative research in environment and society
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This is a pilot Weave call between the Research Council of Norway and Sweden's Formas, funding joint research on sustainable development topics in environment and society. Norwegian researchers must apply together with a Swedish lead applicant through Formas' parallel Explore call, making cross-border consortium formation a prerequisite rather than an option.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Norway |
| Deadline | 7 October 2026 |
| Consortium | Required — Norwegian researchers apply jointly with a Swedish lead applicant via Formas' Explore call |
| Eligible countries | NO |
Eligibility & scope
Weave pilot call between the Research Council of Norway and the Swedish Research Council (Formas); Norwegian researchers at approved institutions apply jointly with a Swedish lead applicant via Formas' Explore call.
Who Should Apply
- •Norwegian researchers with an established or prospective Swedish research partner
- •Teams working on sustainable development topics spanning environmental and societal dimensions
- •Applicants able to coordinate a joint submission through Formas' Explore call alongside the Norwegian application
Key Dates
- •Application deadline: 7 October 2026
- •Joint submission required via Formas' Explore call alongside the Norwegian application
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Line up your Swedish lead applicant early, the joint submission through Formas' Explore call is a hard requirement, not a bonus.
- ✓Coordinate timelines carefully since the Norwegian and Swedish sides submit through separate national systems on a shared deadline.
- ✓Frame the project around sustainable development explicitly, since this is the scope anchor for both funders in this pilot round.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Innovative research in environment and society Weave call?
Norwegian researchers are eligible, but they must apply jointly with a Swedish lead applicant through Formas' Explore call.
What is the deadline for this Research Council of Norway Weave pilot call?
The deadline is 7 October 2026.
Is a consortium required for this grant?
Yes, applications must be submitted jointly by a Norwegian researcher and a Swedish lead applicant via Formas.
What topics does this call fund?
The call funds research on sustainable development topics spanning environment and society, as part of a pilot Weave partnership between the Research Council of Norway and Formas.
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