Research Council of Norway
M-ERA.NET - Call2026 - ERA-NET for research and innovation on materials
Full proposal deadline; preproposal deadline was 12 May 2026
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M-ERA.NET Call 2026 funds international materials research and innovation projects with up to €2.4 million available for Norwegian researchers and businesses participating in transnational consortia. The call requires a minimum 3-partner consortium spanning at least 3 EU member states, making it suited for researchers pursuing collaborative materials innovation with European partners. This is a two-stage call with the preproposal phase already closed (12 May 2026); the full proposal deadline is 18 November 2026.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Norway |
| Budget | Up to €2.4 million for Norwegian researchers and businesses |
| Deadline | 18 November 2026 |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states |
| Application | 2-stage: preproposal (12 May 2026) → full proposal (18 Nov 2026) |
| Eligible countries | NO |
Eligibility & scope
M-ERA.NET international materials research and innovation call. Up to €2.4 million available for Norwegian researchers and businesses participating in international collaboration. Transnational consortium required.
Who Should Apply
- •Norwegian researchers and businesses in materials science and innovation
- •Project coordinators building international consortia of 3+ entities across 3+ EU member states
- •Teams with a clear materials research or innovation focus and EU partner networks
- •Applicants already established in cross-border collaboration with EU institutions
Key Dates
- •Full proposal deadline 18 November 2026
- •Two-stage: preproposal deadline was 12 May 2026; full proposals now open
- •International consortium of minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states required
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Consortium assembly is gating: verify all 3+ partners across 3+ member states are committed and have submitted letters of intent before investing in the full proposal.
- ✓M-ERA.NET emphasises innovation and commercialisation potential alongside research excellence; include a clear pathway to materials application or market.
- ✓Align your project scope tightly with the ERA-NET call text, materials research covers a broad remit; clarity on where your work sits within the strategic agenda strengthens competitiveness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the M-ERA.NET Call 2026?
Norwegian researchers and businesses in materials research and innovation participating in transnational consortia of minimum 3 entities from 3+ EU member states.
How much funding is available for Norwegian participants in M-ERA.NET Call 2026?
Up to €2.4 million is available for Norwegian researchers and businesses in this call.
When is the full proposal deadline for M-ERA.NET Call 2026?
The full proposal deadline is 18 November 2026; the preproposal deadline (12 May 2026) has already passed.
Is a consortium required for M-ERA.NET Call 2026?
Yes, a transnational consortium of minimum 3 entities from at least 3 EU member states is mandatory.
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