Research Council of Norway
Nye forskningssentre for miljøvennlig energi
Deadline not yet announced ('Kommer')
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This Research Council of Norway call establishes up to three new Research Centres for Environmentally-friendly Energy (FME Samfunn), each backed by Kr 60M-120M, to produce research-based knowledge supporting Norway's energy transition. It targets consortia led by Norwegian research institutions with industry and public-sector partners, not individual researchers. The deadline has not yet been announced.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Norway |
| Budget | Kr 60M–120M |
| Consortium | Required - research centre consortium establishing up to three new centres (FME Samfunn) |
| Eligible countries | NO |
Eligibility & scope
Establishes up to three new Research Centres for Environmentally-friendly Energy (FME Samfunn) to deliver research-based knowledge for the energy transition.
Who Should Apply
- •Consortium leads at Norwegian universities, institutes or research organisations
- •Groups able to assemble a research centre spanning academic and industry partners
- •Research programmes focused on environmentally-friendly energy and the energy transition
- •Teams capable of sustaining a large, long-term centre-scale initiative rather than a single project
Key Dates
- •Deadline not yet announced ('Kommer')
- •Establishes up to three new centres under the FME Samfunn scheme
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Line up your consortium partners early, this call funds full research centres, not standalone projects, so governance and partner commitments need to be settled before submission opens.
- ✓Since only up to three centres will be funded nationally, position the proposal's societal and industry relevance clearly against Norway's energy transition priorities.
- ✓Watch the Research Council of Norway site for the deadline announcement, as consortium-building and budget planning at this scale (Kr 60M-120M) takes lead time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the FME Samfunn call provide?
Each new Research Centre for Environmentally-friendly Energy receives between Kr 60M and Kr 120M.
How many centres will be funded under this call?
Up to three new Research Centres for Environmentally-friendly Energy will be established.
When is the deadline for the FME Samfunn call?
The deadline has not yet been announced; the Research Council of Norway lists it as 'Kommer' (coming).
Who can apply to establish an FME Samfunn centre?
Applicants must form a research centre consortium based in Norway, as this call requires a consortium rather than individual applicants.
Is this call open to institutions outside Norway?
Eligibility is limited to Norway (NO), based on the listed eligible countries for this call.
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