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FRIPRO — Researcher Project for Early Career Scientists

Funds early-career Norwegian scientists through in-depth development opportunities at national research organisations.

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The FRIPRO Researcher Project for Early Career Scientists is the second-largest FRIPRO subcall by total budget, with NOK 510,000,000 allocated to fund investigator-initiated projects across all scientific disciplines. Awards range from NOK 4,000,000 to NOK 10,000,000 per project over 36 to 48 months. The call is open-ended and accepts applications on a rolling basis year-round through the Research…

What this grant funds

All scientific disciplines — bottom-up, no thematic restriction.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36–48 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.NOK 510M
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Last verified: 30 Jul 2026Source: www.forskningsradet.no