Research Council of Norway - Climate, Environment and Ocean Research Grants

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Norwegian Research Council call for proposals on communication and dissemination of climate, environment and ocean research. Government-funded research grants.

Source: https://forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/2025/communication-dissemination-climate-environment-ocean-research

Funding Details

Funder

The Research Council of Norway (Forskningsradet)

Funding Goal

Communication and dissemination projects that increase public understanding of climate, environmental, and marine/ocean research. Projects must reach defined target groups with novel communication formats that go beyond ordinary institutional communication work.

Funding Amount

NOK 100,000–400,000 per project (NOK 100,000–250,000 for Ocean Science theme; up to NOK 400,000 for Climate/Land-environment themes). Total budget: NOK 2M for Ocean Science, NOK 3M each for Climate and Land-based environment. (up to 40.000 €)

Deadline

Unknown (Unknown)

How to Apply

Applications submitted through the Research Council's application portal (new system). Applications in Norwegian or English. Mandatory attachments: project description (template available), CVs demonstrating research and communication competence, confirmations from partners. Only one submission allowed; a new application can be created if changes are needed before the deadline.

Target Region

Norway (measures must be implemented in Norway)

Contact

The Research Council of Norway, Postboks 564, 1327 Lysaker. Phone: +47 22 03 70 00. Answer service: https://tjenester.forskningsradet.no/kontakt

Last Checked

2026-03-15 14:04

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Applicant must be an approved Norwegian research organisation, company, public sector body, or voluntary sector organisation registered in Norway
• Project group must include both research expertise and communication/dissemination expertise within the topic

Project Scope

• Project must address at least one of the three themes: Ocean Science, Land-based Environment, or Climate
• Project must be implemented in Norway and target Norwegian audiences
• Project must differ from ordinary institutional communication work and not duplicate existing funded activities

Required Documents

• Mandatory attachments: project description (template), CV showing research competence, CV showing communication competence, partner confirmations if applicable
• Enterprises must submit a de minimis aid self-declaration

Constraints

• Project start date must be between 1 March 2025 and 1 July 2026; completion by 31 December 2027
• Maximum funding: NOK 250,000 (Ocean Science), NOK 400,000 (Climate/Land-based environment)
• Conferences, seminars, scientific publishing, and continuation of previously funded activities are excluded

Summary

The Research Council of Norway (Forskningsradet) offers grants to Norwegian organisations for communication and dissemination projects that help the general public better understand research on climate, the environment, and the oceans. The programme explicitly supports the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030) and aims to improve ocean literacy and climate knowledge among diverse population groups. Thematic scope includes three priority areas: (1) Ocean Science — communicating findings related to the UN Decade of Ocean Science, increasing ocean literacy, particularly reaching those not already interested; (2) Land-based environment — disseminating knowledge on freshwater systems, coastal zones, biodiversity, ecosystems, pollution, land use, circular economy, and natural resources; and (3) Climate — communicating about climate systems, climate change, impacts on nature and society, and societal adaptation and transformation. Eligible activities are communication and dissemination projects only — not research itself. This includes novel public engagement formats, multimedia communication, outreach campaigns, and educational materials that reach clearly defined target groups. Scientific publishing, conferences/seminars, and continuation of already-funded communication activities are explicitly excluded. Projects must start between 1 March 2025 and 1 July 2026 and can run for up to two years, with completion by 31 December 2027. Geographic scope is Norway only — all target groups and measures must be implemented in Norway. International organisations or those based outside Norway are not eligible as project owners. Eligible applicants include approved Norwegian research organisations, companies, public sector bodies, and voluntary sector organisations. Sole proprietorships cannot apply. Project groups must include both research expertise and communication expertise in the relevant topic. Partners are not required but welcome. Budget per project: NOK 100,000–250,000 for the Ocean Science theme (total pool NOK 2M), and up to NOK 400,000 for climate and land-based environment themes (total pool NOK 3M each). Enterprises receive aid under de minimis rules (max EUR 300,000 over three years). No equipment or R&D services procurement costs are allowed.

Historical Context

This is a 2025 call under the Norwegian national initiative for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030). The call references the Research Council's support for ocean literacy and dissemination of research-based knowledge to the public.

Why it was added

Norwegian government ocean research funding, directly relevant for marine research organizations

Sources

• https://forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/2025/communication-dissemination-climate-environment-ocean-research

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