Research Council of Norway
PES – Støtte til prosjektetablering rettet mot Horisont Europa
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PES, Støtte til prosjektetablering is a Research Council of Norway scheme that funds preparatory work for Norwegian applications to Horizon Europe and the European Defence Fund (EDF), for up to 12 months. It targets Norwegian research groups and organisations actively developing a submission to one of these EU programmes, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis rather than at fixed calls.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Norway |
| Budget | Kr 41,000,000 (total programme) |
| Duration | maksimum 12 måneder |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | NO |
Eligibility & scope
Supports increased success rate for Norwegian applications to Horizon Europe and the European Defence Fund (EDF).
Who Should Apply
- •Norwegian research organisations preparing a Horizon Europe or EDF proposal
- •Applicants with an active or planned submission to one of these EU programmes
- •Teams needing support for consortium-building or proposal-writing activities ahead of a European call
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline, applications accepted continuously
- •Maximum project duration of 12 months
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Apply while your Horizon Europe or EDF proposal is still in active preparation, the support is tied to an upcoming submission, not retrospective costs.
- ✓Because deadlines are rolling, submit as soon as your project plan is concrete rather than waiting for a call cycle.
- ✓Use the funding for concrete project establishment activities (e.g. consortium meetings, proposal writing support) rather than general research costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does PES, Støtte til prosjektetablering fund?
It funds project establishment support aimed at increasing the success rate of Norwegian applications to Horizon Europe and the European Defence Fund (EDF).
How long does a PES grant last?
Projects run for a maximum of 12 months.
When is the deadline for PES support?
There is a rolling deadline and applications are accepted continuously throughout the year.
Who can apply for PES support from the Research Council of Norway?
Applicants must be based in Norway and be preparing a submission to Horizon Europe or the European Defence Fund.
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