Research Council Faroe Islands - National Funding Programmes
Enriched Nordic · Found: 2026-03-10 14:09
Administers national budget allocations for research conducted by Faroese entities or projects of national significance. Includes specific programs like Work Life Research and manages calls for marine research proposals.
Source: https://gransking.fo/en/funding-programmes
Funding Details
- Funder
- Research Council Faroe Islands (Granskingarráðið)
- Funding Goal
- Fund research projects of relevance to the Faroe Islands, covering all scientific disciplines. Supports PhD projects, postdoctoral research, other research projects (minimum 6 months), and industrial R&D projects. Prioritises scientific excellence, impact, implementation, lasting knowledge and skills, cooperation between researchers and businesses, and international mobility.
- Funding Amount
- Minimum application: 300,000 DKK (~EUR 40,000). Research Council grants rarely exceed 1.1 million DKK (~EUR 148,000) for research projects or 1.7 million DKK (~EUR 228,000) for PhD projects. Total expected budget for 2026: up to 9 million DKK (~EUR 1.2M). Co-funding required: minimum 1/3 of total cost (1/2 for industrial projects). (40.000 € – 228.000 €)
- Deadline
- 2026-02-17 (periodic)
- How to Apply
- Applications submitted through the online application portal (umsokn.com/app/fundsforresearch2026). Applications must include a thorough project description and full documentation of academic/scientific qualifications. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Research Council for guidance. Applications subject to review by the Research Council board.
- Target Region
- Faroe Islands
- Contact
- Granskingarráðið, Bryggjubakki 12, P.O.Box 259, FO-110 Tórshavn, Faroe Islands. Tel. +298 567800.
- Official Page
- https://gransking.fo/en/funding-programmes/research-funds
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-15 14:18
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Summary
The Research Funds programme administered by the Research Council Faroe Islands (Granskingarráðið) provides annual competitive research funding for projects of relevance to the Faroe Islands across all scientific disciplines. The programme aims to build lasting knowledge, strengthen Faroese research capacity, and foster international cooperation. Thematically, the programme is open to all scientific disciplines without restrictions, provided the research is connected to the Faroe Islands through a Faroese researcher, a Faroese research institution, or its significance in a Faroese context. Priority criteria include scientific excellence, societal impact, implementation potential, cooperation between researchers and/or businesses, and international mobility. Eligible project types include PhD research projects, postdoctoral and other research projects (minimum 6 months duration), and industrial R&D projects. All applications must be written in English and submitted through the online portal. Geographically, the programme is focused on the Faroe Islands, funding research by or relevant to Faroese entities. International cooperation is valued and eligible, as long as at least one Faroese link is maintained. The programme also administers the MARiNAO sub-programme (marine research, funded by Denmark) as a separate call. Eligible applicants are researchers affiliated with Faroese institutions or researchers conducting work of significance in a Faroese context. Industrial applicants must co-fund at least half the total project cost; all other applicants must provide at least one-third of total costs from non-Research Council sources. Total expected funding for 2026 is up to 9 million DKK (~EUR 1.2 million). Individual grants typically do not exceed 1.1 million DKK for standard research projects or 1.7 million DKK for PhD projects. The minimum fundable amount is 300,000 DKK.
Historical Context
Annual programme with calls every year. The 2026 call deadline was 17 February 2026. Programme includes specialised sub-programmes such as MARiNAO (marine research in the North Atlantic) and Work Life Research. Expected total budget for 2026: up to 9 million DKK.
Why it was added
Central Faroese research funding body with marine research grant programs
Sources
- https://gransking.fo/en/funding-programmes
- https://gransking.fo/en/funding-programmes/research-funds