Ask our AI-chatbot

1

Writing and submitting an application

You always create an application via the call for proposals. As soon as the application has been submitted, you will receive confirmation by email and on the logged in area.

2

We receive your application

As soon as we receive your application, we will check whether it satisfies all the requirements in the call. If it does not, it will unfortunately be rejected, but you can apply again later.

3

External referees assess the application

Most applications are assessed by a panel of referees commissioned by the Research Council of Norway.

4

We make a recommendation for further processing

The recommendation is based on professional assessment, requirements and guidelines. The priorities are stated in the call for proposals you have applied for.

5

Decisions made by the portfolio boards

The portfolio board then usually decides whether or not an application will be granted funding. The call for proposals states what they should prioritise.

6

We will inform you about the result

You will receive feedback about the result on the logged in page. All applicants will receive a reason for the decision. We also post which projects receive support on our website.

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If your application is successful

Read here about the way forward to get your project started.

Messages at time of print 22 May 2026, 19:15 CEST

High demand

In connection with the application deadline of 27 May and the transition to the new application system, many of us are now receiving many inquiries. Therefore, it may take longer than usual before you receive a response. We will answer you as quickly as we can. It is a good idea to read through our information about applying in the new application system before you contact us.

Important message

For the calls for proposals with the application deadline 27 May at 13:00 CEST, we manage our hotline +47 22 03 70 00 Thursday 21 May, Friday 22 May and Tuesday 26 May at CEST 08:00–15:00 and Wednesday 27 May at CEST 08:00-13:00.