Calls from NordForsk
Enriched Nordic · Found: 2026-03-11 08:07
NordForsk is issuing a call for proposals for Nordic-Russian networks for risk and crisis management. The call has a total budget of approximately NOK 6 ...
Source: https://www.nordforsk.org/calls?page=4
Funding Details
- Funder
- NordForsk (Nordic Council of Ministers)
- Funding Goal
- To facilitate and fund Nordic research cooperation that delivers high international quality and Nordic added value across a wide range of thematic areas including sustainability, digital transformation, health, societal security, and education.
- Funding Amount
- Varies widely per call. Recent examples: NOK 6 million (networks), NOK 30 million (research networks), NOK 40 million (sustainable fisheries), NOK 44-50 million (large research programmes). Currency is Norwegian Kroner (NOK). (6.000.000 € – 50.000.000 €)
- Deadline
- Varies per call - multiple calls open throughout the year with different deadlines (Rolling)
- How to Apply
- NordForsk issues calls for proposals throughout the year across various thematic areas. Each call has its own specific application process, typically involving submission through an online portal. Some calls use a two-stage process with pre-proposals/letters of intent followed by full proposals. Applications are generally submitted by a lead research institution in one Nordic country with partners from at least two other Nordic countries. Evaluation is based on scientific quality, Nordic added value, and relevance to the call topic.
- Target Region
- Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, plus Faroe Islands, Greenland, Åland Islands. Some calls extend to Baltic states and international partners.
- Contact
- NordForsk, Stensberggata 27, 0170 Oslo, Norway. Website: nordforsk.org
- Official Page
- https://www.nordforsk.org/calls
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-12 04:16
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Summary
NordForsk is a research funding organization under the Nordic Council of Ministers, headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Established in 2005, it facilitates and finances Nordic research cooperation across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, plus the autonomous areas of the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and the Åland Islands. Some calls also include Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia) as eligible partners. NordForsk issues multiple calls for proposals each year across diverse thematic areas. Current open calls (as of early 2026) cover education systems, humanities and social sciences networks, disruptive technologies, artificial intelligence, and societal security. Past calls have addressed environmental topics including sustainable Arctic development (with Canada and USA), sustainable fisheries from healthy seas (NOK 40 million), and green transition research. Budget sizes range from NOK 6 million for smaller network grants to NOK 50 million for major research programmes. The funding is primarily directed at academic and research institutions rather than NGOs or civil society organizations. Projects must involve cross-Nordic collaboration between partners from multiple Nordic countries and demonstrate clear "Nordic added value" - meaning the research benefits from the collaboration in ways not achievable at the national level. While some calls touch on environmental and sustainability themes, the focus is squarely on academic research rather than practical implementation or project delivery.
Historical Context
NordForsk was established in 2005 as an organization under the Nordic Council of Ministers. They have continuously issued calls across diverse research areas. Past calls have covered topics including sustainable Arctic development, sustainable fisheries, green transition, COVID-19 health data research, societal security, digitalisation, and urban development. The calls page shows 9+ pages of historical and current calls, indicating a long track record of sustained funding activity.
Sources
- https://www.nordforsk.org/calls?page=4
- https://www.nordforsk.org/calls
- https://www.nordforsk.org/about
- https://www.nordforsk.org/calls?page=2