Norwegian Centre for Research at CERN
Funds the Norwegian Centre for Research at CERN to support Norwegian research organisations' participation in CERN experiments, fostering knowledge transfer and STEM engagement.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: September 23, 2026 (Full application deadline, 13:00 CEST)
Funding Amounts: Up to NOK 255,000,000; max 50% of total project costs; project duration 8 years (2028–2035)
Summary: Supports Norwegian research organisations' collaboration and participation in CERN experiments, promoting research, knowledge transfer, and STEM engagement through the Norwegian Centre for Research at CERN (NorCC).
Key Information: Only approved Norwegian research organisations may apply as Project Owner; mandatory multi-institutional collaboration required.
Description
This grant funds the continued operation and development of the Norwegian Centre for Research at CERN (NorCC), a collaborative initiative enabling Norwegian research organisations to participate in nuclear and particle physics experiments at CERN. NorCC acts as a unifying entity for Norwegian research at CERN, ensuring sustained involvement in experiment development, operation, and maintenance. The centre also supports a Norwegian Industry Liaison Officer, facilitates participation in CERN recruitment programs, and promotes STEM engagement in Norway through student programs, outreach, and travel support. The centre is expected to foster knowledge transfer to other research communities and Norwegian enterprises, strengthen Norway’s returns from CERN, and contribute to broader impacts of research and technology developed at CERN.
