Writing grant applications
If you are planning to apply for Research Council funding we recommend you learn about the grant application form early in the process.
Seven tips for filling in your grant application
Completing a grant application to the Research Council is time-consuming and there are many potential stumbling blocks. Here are some tips for how to fill in and submit your application successfully, well in advance of the deadline.
General application requirements
A detailed description of the requirements for grant applications is found in the call for proposals . Applications that do not satisfy these requirements will be rejected.
Assessment of open science in grant applications
Open research is incorporated into the assessment criteria for Researcher Projects and Collaborative and Knowledge-building Projects on open science practice. See how to respond to the criteria.
Information security, publication and access to documents
We have guidelines for dissemination and publication of project data, handling of requests for access and securing of sensitive data. These guidelines are based on Norwegian law.
We use standardised application types. The application type describes which assessment criteria and requirements apply to the application. Read more about our application types.
Setting up a budget
All applications for project support need a complete budget. You should fill in the budget tables well in advance before you submit your application.
Conditions for awarding state aid
The state aid rules set the guidelines for how much funding the Research Council can allocate to companies. These rules stipulate what types of activities are eligible for support, which costs relating to these activities may be covered in part or in full, and the maximum aid intensity that may be granted for the various activities.
Partners and R&D providers in innovation projects
Partners in innovation projects supported by the Research Council must be independent. In addition, R&D providers must be independent from the partners.