Research Council of Norway
Innovative Research in Environment and Society (Weave)
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This pilot Weave call funds joint research projects on sustainable development between Norwegian researchers and a Swedish lead applicant, submitted through Formas' Explore call. It is run jointly by the Research Council of Norway and the Swedish Research Council Formas, and requires a cross-border consortium rather than a solo Norwegian application.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Norway |
| Deadline | 7 October 2026 |
| Consortium | Required — joint application with a Swedish lead applicant via Formas' Explore call |
| Eligible countries | NO |
Eligibility & scope
Pilot Weave call between Research Council of Norway and Swedish Research Council Formas; Norwegian researchers apply jointly with a Swedish lead applicant on sustainable development.
Who Should Apply
- •Norwegian researchers with an established Swedish research partner
- •Projects focused on environment and sustainable development themes
- •Applicants able to coordinate submission through Formas' Explore call as the formal entry point
- •Researchers open to a first-round pilot scheme between the two national funders
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 7 October 2026
- •Joint application required via Formas' Explore call, with a Swedish lead applicant
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Ensure the Swedish partner is registered as lead applicant on the Formas Explore call, the Norwegian side cannot submit independently.
- ✓Align the project narrative with sustainable development priorities shared by both Research Council of Norway and Formas, since it is evaluated jointly.
- ✓As a pilot call, check both funders' portals for matching submission requirements, since procedures may differ from established bilateral schemes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Weave pilot call between Research Council of Norway and Formas?
It is a joint funding scheme where Norwegian researchers apply together with a Swedish lead applicant through Formas' Explore call on sustainable development research.
Who can apply for this Weave grant?
Norwegian researchers, provided they submit jointly with a Swedish lead applicant via the Formas Explore call; a solo Norwegian application is not eligible.
What is the deadline for the Weave Innovative Research in Environment and Society call?
The deadline is 7 October 2026.
Is this a one-time call or recurring?
The metadata describes it as a pilot call between the Research Council of Norway and Formas, so recurrence is not confirmed.
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