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FRIPRO — Free Investigator-Driven Research

FRIPRO — Researcher Project with International Mobility

Funds postdoctoral mobility for Norwegian researchers by enabling international research stays and collaboration.

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The FRIPRO Researcher Project with International Mobility is a subcall within the Research Council of Norway's FRIPRO (Free, Investigator-Driven Research) portfolio. It funds postdoctoral researcher-led projects that include a mandatory international mobility component of one to two years spent at a foreign research institution. Projects run 36 to 48 months and individual awards range from NOK 4,7

All scientific disciplines — no thematic restriction. Researcher must plan 1–2 years abroad at international institution.

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 40M

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Last verified: 30 Jul 2026Source: www.forskningsradet.no