Research Council of Norway
Top Researchers – Researcher Projects to Develop World Leading Research Communities
Rolling deadline
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No deadline is on file for this call. Check Research Council of Norway's own call page for the current round's status before you plan around it.
The Top Researchers, Researcher Projects scheme funds Norwegian research environments to develop into world-leading communities, with grants between NOK 15-40 million over four to eight years. The call is open to approved Norwegian research organisations across all disciplines and supports curiosity-driven, bold research without geographic or disciplinary restrictions. This is a rolling programme with no fixed deadline, allowing year-round applications.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Norway |
| Budget | NOK 15M–40M |
| Duration | 48-96 months |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | NO |
Eligibility & scope
Funds curiosity-driven, bold research to help good research environments develop into world-leading research communities. NOK 320,000,000 presumed available for this call.
Who Should Apply
- •Research leaders at approved Norwegian academic and research institutions
- •Established research groups with a track record of publication and grant capture
- •Projects aiming to build world-class research communities, not one-off studies
- •Researchers across all disciplines willing to articulate bold, long-term visions
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline, applications accepted year-round; verify submission windows on the Research Council of Norway website
- •Four to eight year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Frame your application around environment-building and team development, not just individual researcher output; this funder explicitly targets research communities.
- ✓Curiosity-driven research is valued, avoid over-engineering the application to match a perceived 'outcome' preference; state the bold question clearly.
- ✓Verify your institution's approval status with the Research Council of Norway before investing application effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the Top Researchers scheme award?
Between NOK 15 million and NOK 40 million per project.
What is the project duration for Top Researchers grants?
Projects run for 4 to 8 years, depending on the scope and ambition of the research environment.
Who is eligible to apply for Top Researchers funding?
Research leaders and teams at approved Norwegian research organisations across all disciplines.
Is the Top Researchers deadline fixed or rolling?
The programme has a rolling deadline, meaning applications are accepted year-round; check the Research Council of Norway website for any submission windows.
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