UK Research and Innovation offers funding for UK-led research projects to collaborate with Norwegian co-leads, supporting integrated cross-border scientific partnerships.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: Open (no closing date) — deadlines depend on individual UKRI council funding opportunities
Funding Amounts: Up to 30% of total project costs may be allocated to Norwegian co-leads; award size/duration varies by UKRI programme
Summary: Enables UK-led research projects to include Norwegian co-leads for cross-border collaboration within existing UKRI council programmes.
Key Information: Not a standalone scheme; must apply through eligible UKRI council opportunities.
This funding arrangement allows UK-led research projects to include project co-leads based in Norway, supporting cross-border scientific collaboration through the UKRI-Research Council of Norway (RCN) Money Follows Cooperation agreement. Norwegian researchers can be fully integrated into UKRI-funded projects as project co-leads, contributing to project design, management, and intellectual leadership. The agreement is not a separate funding scheme but operates within existing UKRI council programmes, enabling joint research across a wide range of disciplines. Funding for Norwegian partners is provided directly by UKRI through the lead UK organisation, with costs subject to specific eligibility and justification requirements.