Broad research collaboration related to possible future mineral activities on the Norwegian shelf
Funds a major collaborative research project to study seabed mineral activities and their environmental impacts on the Norwegian continental shelf.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: September 9, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: NOK 60,000,000 total for one project; project duration 48 months
Summary: Funds a major collaborative research project to advance knowledge on seabed mineral activities and their environmental impacts on the Norwegian continental shelf.
Key Information: Only one project will be funded; Project Owner must be an approved Norwegian research organisation.
Description
This grant supports a single large-scale research project designed to foster broad collaboration among Norwegian research communities, societal stakeholders, and industry. The focus is on enhancing the knowledge base concerning potential seabed mineral activities on the Norwegian continental shelf. The project aims to address biodiversity and ecosystem understanding, geological processes, environmental consequences of mineral extraction, and the development of sustainable extraction methods and technologies. The funded project is expected to lead national research in this area and must integrate environmental perspectives throughout its work.
