The Aurora Mobility Programme – Researcher Exchange for New Collaboration Between Norway and France
The Aurora Mobility Programme funds short-term research exchanges to foster new collaborations between Norwegian and French research organisations, with an emphasis on early-career researcher involvement and future European projects.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: September 23, 2026
Funding Amounts: NOK 20,000–100,000 per application; up to 2–4 participants per project; projects last 12–24 months.
Summary: Supports researcher exchanges to foster new collaborations between Norwegian and French research organisations, strengthening European research cooperation.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted in both Norway and France; only approved Norwegian research organisations may apply.
Description
The Aurora Mobility Programme is designed to promote new and strengthened research collaborations between Norwegian and French research organisations. It provides funding for short-term research stays in France, enabling Norwegian researchers to initiate and develop joint projects with French partners. The programme places special emphasis on the involvement of early-career researchers (including PhD candidates and postdocs) and the potential for future European collaboration, particularly within the Horizon Europe framework. Funding is awarded for travel and subsistence costs, not for salaries or equipment, and applications must be submitted in both countries for consideration.
