The Aurora Mobility Programme – Researcher Exchange for New Collaboration Between Norway and France
The Aurora Mobility Programme supports new research collaborations between Norwegian and French institutions through short-term researcher exchanges funded by the Research Council of Norway.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: September 23, 2026 (Full application, 13:00 CEST; same deadline for French partner via Campus France)
Funding Amounts: NOK 20,000–100,000 per application; project duration 12–24 months; total call budget NOK 800,000.
Summary: Supports Norwegian researchers to establish new collaborations with French institutions through short-term exchanges, fostering joint research and European cooperation.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted in both Norway and France for consideration.
Description
The Aurora Mobility Programme aims to stimulate new research collaborations between Norwegian and French research organisations by funding short-term researcher exchanges. The initiative is designed to launch and develop joint research projects, encourage participation from early-career researchers (including PhD candidates and postdocs), and strengthen European research ties—especially in the context of Horizon Europe. All academic disciplines are eligible, with a special emphasis on the humanities and social sciences. The programme is jointly funded by Norway and France, and applications must be submitted in both countries.
