Research Council of Norway
Nye forskningssentre for petroleum (PETROSENTER)
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PETROSENTER establishes up to two new long-term research centres focused on utilisation of petroleum resources on the Norwegian continental shelf, funded by the Research Council of Norway at Kr 80-120 million per centre over up to 96 months. The call requires a research consortium and is open only to applicants based in Norway, making it suited to established petroleum research groups capable of leading a multi-institution centre.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Norway |
| Budget | Kr 80M–120M |
| Deadline | 23 September 2026 |
| Duration | Maksimum 96 måneder |
| Consortium | Required - research centre consortium establishing up to two new petroleum research centres |
| Eligible countries | NO |
Eligibility & scope
Etablering av inntil to nye forskningssentre for petroleum for å løse utfordringer knyttet til utnyttelse av petroleumsressurser på norsk sokkel. Deadline ikke fastsatt ennå (planlagt).
Who Should Apply
- •Research groups established in petroleum resource research
- •Norwegian host institutions able to lead a multi-partner consortium
- •Teams proposing long-term (up to 8-year) centre-scale programmes
- •Applicants focused on Norwegian continental shelf resource utilisation
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 23 September 2026
- •Maximum project duration: 96 months (8 years)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Build the consortium early since the centre model requires multiple partner institutions with clearly defined roles.
- ✓Emphasise long-term relevance to Norwegian continental shelf petroleum resource utilisation, as this is the call's explicit focus.
- ✓Given the 96-month duration, include a credible governance and phased-milestone plan to demonstrate the centre can sustain output over eight years.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the PETROSENTER call provide?
The call funds new research centres at Kr 80-20 million each (roughly €6.9-10.3 million), covering the full centre budget.
How long can a PETROSENTER research centre run?
Centres can run for up to 96 months (eight years).
Who can apply for PETROSENTER funding?
Norwegian research institutions leading a consortium can apply; the call is limited to Norway and requires a consortium structure to establish the centre.
How many centres will be funded under PETROSENTER?
The Research Council of Norway will establish up to two new petroleum research centres through this call.
When is the PETROSENTER application deadline?
The deadline is 23 September 2026.
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