Research Council of Norway
Researcher Project for Early Career Scientists (FRIPRO)
Rolling deadline
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FRIPRO funds early-career researchers across all disciplines to pursue curiosity-driven basic and applied research at Norwegian institutions, with grants of NOK 4-10 million over 36-48 months. The Research Council of Norway runs this as a rolling, continuous call with no fixed deadline, allowing researchers to apply whenever their project is ready. Solo projects only; consortium participation is not supported.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Norway |
| Budget | NOK 4,000,000–10,000,000 |
| Duration | 36-48 months |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | NO |
Eligibility & scope
FRIPRO call for researchers at an early stage in their careers who have demonstrated potential to conduct high-quality research.
Who Should Apply
- •Early-career researchers with demonstrated research potential
- •Applicants based at approved Norwegian research organisations
- •Researchers in any discipline pursuing fundamental or applied research
- •Individual researchers; team leads responsible for project leadership
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline, submit whenever the project is ready
- •36-48 month project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Check the RCN approved-institutions list before submitting; affiliation at an ineligible institution will disqualify the application.
- ✓Emphasise research independence and your own intellectual contribution; the panel assesses potential for independent leadership.
- ✓The breadth of eligible research is genuine, a compelling research question in any field outweighs perceived prestige of the discipline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does FRIPRO fund?
Grants range from NOK 4 million to NOK 10 million over a 36-48 month project period.
Who is eligible for FRIPRO?
Early-career researchers with demonstrated research potential, based at an approved Norwegian research organisation.
When is the FRIPRO deadline?
FRIPRO has a rolling deadline; you can apply whenever your project is ready, with no fixed closing date.
Can international researchers apply to FRIPRO?
No, applicants must be based at an approved Norwegian research institution; the call is restricted to Norway.
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