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FRIPRO — Top Researchers (World-Leading Research Communities)

Funds established Norwegian research environments building globally visible excellence through long-range scientific programs.

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FRIPRO Top Researchers — Developing World-Leading Research Communities is the largest per-grant subcall within the Research Council of Norway's FRIPRO portfolio, funding established research environments with ambitions to achieve or sustain world-leading status. Awards range from NOK 15,000,000 to NOK 40,000,000 per project over 48 to 96 months (four to eight years), drawn from a total pool of NOK…

What this grant funds

All scientific disciplines. Targets established research teams with a track record, not individual early-career projects.

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.48–96 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 320M
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Last verified: 30 Jul 2026Source: www.forskningsradet.no