National Research Consortium for Participation in SOLSTICE II – Social Cohesion in the Context of Climate Policy
This grant funds interdisciplinary Norwegian research into social cohesion and legitimacy in climate policy as part of SOLSTICE II, in collaboration with German and international partners.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: September 23, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: NOK 20 million for one project; project duration 36–60 months
Summary: Supports a Norwegian research consortium to advance interdisciplinary knowledge on social cohesion and legitimacy in climate policy in collaboration with German and international partners.
Key Information: Only approved Norwegian research organisations are eligible to apply; consortium must include 4–5 partners.
Description
This opportunity seeks to identify and fund a single Norwegian research consortium to participate in the SOLSTICE II initiative, focusing on social cohesion in the context of climate policy. The selected consortium will work alongside German and international partners to generate policy-relevant insights into the societal foundations of climate mitigation, adaptation, and transformation. The initiative emphasizes the importance of public support, legitimacy, justice, and participation in effective and sustainable climate action. Research will be interdisciplinary, synthesizing knowledge and supporting evidence-based policy frameworks at both national and European levels.
Key thematic areas include analyzing societal dynamics around climate policy (e.g., polarization, resistance, social cleavages) and strengthening acceptance, public support, and democratic legitimacy for climate action. The initiative encourages innovative research formats, including collegium-based residencies, and expects outputs such as synthesis reports and policy briefs.
