Research Council of Norway
M-ERA.NET – Utlysning 2026 - ERA-NET for forskning og innovasjon på materialer
Outline deadline: 12 May 2026; full proposal deadline for invited applicants: 18 November 2026; final deadline listed as 28 January 2027
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M-ERA.NET is an international joint call providing up to €2.4 million for Norwegian researchers and industry to lead collaborative materials research and innovation projects. Applicants must form multi-country consortia with partners from participating countries and host the project at a Norwegian institution. The call runs annually and operates in two stages: outline submission followed by invited full proposal.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Norway |
| Budget | Up to €2.4M (for Norwegian participants) |
| Deadline | 18 November 2026 |
| Consortium | Required — multi-country international consortium |
| Application | 2-stage: outline → invited full proposal |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | NO |
Eligibility & scope
M-ERA.NET international joint call for materials research and innovation. Up to €2.4M available for Norwegian researchers and industry participating in international collaboration. Norwegian host institution required; projects must include partners from multiple countries.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers and industry representatives based in Norway with materials science or innovation focus
- •Consortia spanning at least two countries with a Norwegian host institution
- •Teams addressing materials research and innovation questions with cross-border collaboration
- •Applicants preparing for a two-stage process starting with a concise outline in May
Key Dates
- •Outline deadline: 12 May 2026
- •Full proposal deadline (invited applicants only): 18 November 2026
- •Two-stage evaluation: outline review, then full proposal and selection
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The outline stage is competitive; clarity of the cross-border value proposition and Norwegian institutional commitment are critical at this gate.
- ✓Partner letters confirming consortium commitment strengthen outline submissions, ambiguous consortium depth is a common rejection reason.
- ✓Align your materials research focus with ERA-NET strategic priorities (check M-ERA.NET website for current thematic pillars) to improve triage scoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding is available for Norwegian researchers in M-ERA.NET 2026?
Up to €2.4 million per project for Norwegian participants. Budget is allocated to the Norwegian partner share of the consortium.
Is M-ERA.NET a consortium call?
Yes, a multi-country international consortium is required, with at least one partner outside Norway. The Norwegian institution acts as the host.
What is the outline deadline for M-ERA.NET 2026?
The outline submission deadline is 12 May 2026. Shortlisted consortia are invited to submit full proposals by 18 November 2026.
Can a single Norwegian institution lead an M-ERA.NET project?
No, projects must include international partners from multiple countries. The Norwegian host institution coordinates but cannot be the sole applicant.
How often does M-ERA.NET run a call?
M-ERA.NET runs annually, making it a recurring opportunity for materials research consortia.
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