Environment and Natural Values Related to Possible Future Mineral Activities on the Norwegian Shelf
Funds research to improve understanding of seabed minerals and environmental impacts on the Norwegian shelf, focusing on ecosystems, geology, sustainability, and supporting informed policy decisions.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: June 10, 2026 (application deadline, 13:00 CEST)
Funding Amounts: NOK 8,000,000–16,000,000 per project; total call budget NOK 50,000,000; project duration 24–48 months
Summary: Funds collaborative research to advance knowledge on seabed minerals and environmental impacts on the Norwegian shelf, supporting sustainable extraction and policy decisions.
Key Information: Requires at least two Norwegian user partners (non-research orgs); proposals must address environmental perspectives and designated shelf areas.
Description
This funding opportunity supports research projects that foster collaboration between Norwegian research communities and relevant societal or industry stakeholders. The aim is to enhance the scientific understanding of seabed mineral activities and their potential environmental impacts on the Norwegian continental shelf. Projects must address one or more of the following: deep-sea environments and ecosystems, geological processes of mineral formation, environmental effects of mineral activities, or sustainable extraction technologies. All proposals must incorporate environmental perspectives and focus on resources in areas of the Norwegian shelf that may be opened for mineral activities. The call prioritizes projects with clear research questions, broad stakeholder engagement, and high relevance for decision-makers.
