Research Council of Norway
Researcher Project with International Mobility (FRIPRO)
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Researcher Project with International Mobility (FRIPRO) funds postdoctoral researchers to carry out curiosity-driven basic or applied research with a mandatory international mobility component: 1-2 years at a foreign research organisation followed by 1-2 years at a Norwegian host institution. Awards range from NOK 4.7 to 7.4 million over 36-48 months. The call is open continuously and welcomes researchers across all disciplines at approved Norwegian research organisations.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Norway |
| Budget | NOK 4,700,000-7,400,000 |
| Duration | 36-48 months |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant, hosted by one or two foreign research organisations combined with a Norwegian host |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | NO |
Eligibility & scope
Aimed at researchers at postdoctoral level who wish to spend 1-2 years at one or two foreign research organisations, combined with 1-2 years at a Norwegian research organisation. Funds curiosity-driven basic and applied research in all research areas.
Who Should Apply
- •Postdoctoral researchers ready to establish or develop an independent research line
- •Applicants proposing to spend 1-2 years at a foreign research organisation
- •Researchers committed to returning to an approved Norwegian research institution for 1-2 years
- •Researchers in any discipline pursuing basic or applied research driven by intellectual curiosity
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline, applications accepted continuously
- •36-48 month project duration combining foreign and Norwegian phases
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The international mobility component is mandatory and weighted heavily; frame your foreign placement as a strategic learning phase, not a sabbatical.
- ✓Make explicit how your Norwegian host will provide the research infrastructure, supervision, and local embedding needed for your independent line, generic 'return to Norway' plans underperform.
- ✓Curiosity-driven framing works best: emphasise the scientific question and how the mobility enhances it, rather than career-development or networking alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does FRIPRO fund?
Awards range from NOK 4.7 to 7.4 million per project over 36-48 months.
Who is eligible for FRIPRO?
Postdoctoral researchers hosted at an approved Norwegian research organisation, planning to spend 1-2 years at a foreign institution followed by 1-2 years back in Norway.
Is FRIPRO a rolling deadline?
Yes, FRIPRO accepts applications continuously with no fixed deadline.
What research fields does FRIPRO support?
All disciplines in basic and applied research driven by scientific curiosity.
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