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FRIPRO — Researcher Project for Experienced Scientists

Funds experienced Norwegian researchers with flagship support for broad, high-impact research and collaboration.

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FRIPRO Researcher Project for Experienced Scientists is the single largest FRIPRO subcall by total budget, with NOK 750,000,000 allocated — nearly half the entire FRIPRO programme's combined budget of NOK 1.67 billion. It funds investigator-initiated, bottom-up research projects across all scientific disciplines, led by experienced researchers at approved Norwegian research organisations. Awards r…

What this grant funds

All scientific disciplines — open competition, 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.36–96 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 750M
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Last verified: 30 Jul 2026Source: www.forskningsradet.no