Research and Collaboration for Children and Young Adult's Participation and Safety
This grant supports collaborative research to improve the safety, participation, and inclusion of children and young people (0–29) in Norway, with emphasis on interdisciplinary and user-driven approaches.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: June 10, 2026 (13:00 CEST)
Funding Amounts: NOK 5,000,000–15,000,000 per project (approx. €430,000–1.3M); total call budget NOK 156,368,631; project duration 24–48 months
Summary: Funds collaborative research to improve the safety, inclusion, and participation of children and young adults (0–29) in Norway.
Key Information: Project Owner must be an approved Norwegian research organisation; at least two Norwegian non-research user partners required.
Description
This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at strengthening the safety, participation, and inclusion of children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 0–29) in Norway. Projects should generate new knowledge, improve services and practices, and inform policy development across domains such as family, education, work, leisure, and social life. The call emphasizes interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaboration, user participation, and research anchored in user needs. All academic disciplines and methodological approaches are welcome, provided the research is relevant for the Norwegian context (international perspectives are allowed). One project will be earmarked for research on child and youth crime, requiring active participation from the justice sector.
