Funding for Research Stays Abroad for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellows
Supports Norwegian doctoral and postdoctoral fellows to conduct 3–12 month research stays abroad, fostering international collaboration and strengthening Norwegian research through global networks.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: June 10, 2026, 13:00 CEST (main annual deadline) | Rolling (open-ended for other applications, but must apply at least 3 months before stay starts)
Funding Amounts: NOK 30,000,000 total available; individual stays funded for 3–12 months, with eligible costs including stipend, travel, visa, and documented tuition fees
Summary: Supports doctoral and postdoctoral fellows in Norway to undertake research stays abroad, enhancing international experience and strengthening Norwegian research through global collaboration.
Description
This grant supports doctoral and postdoctoral fellows, as well as eligible project managers, affiliated with ongoing Research Council of Norway-funded projects to undertake research stays abroad. The scheme aims to increase international experience among young researchers, strengthen Norwegian research through global networks, and foster knowledge exchange. Stays abroad must be between 3 and 12 months and can be divided into periods of at least 3 months each (if justified in the application). The scheme is open to research fellows and project managers linked to approved Norwegian research organizations, including those in industrial and public sector PhD schemes, as well as FRIPRO-funded Early Career/Young Talent projects.
