Support for Events
Support for Events from the Research Council of Norway funds open scientific conferences and workshops in Norway to promote research dissemination and collaboration across diverse disciplines.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: Rolling (open-ended; apply at least 6 weeks before event start)
Funding Amounts: NOK 50,000–150,000 per event (higher/lower limits for select topics; project duration 1–12 months)
Summary: Funds open conferences, workshops, and seminars in Norway to promote research dissemination and collaboration across thematic areas.
Key Information: Applications are only accepted for events held in Norway (or, for select topics, by Norwegian organizers abroad); some thematic areas have recently closed.
Description
This grant supports the organization of conferences, workshops, and seminars that serve as platforms for sharing research results, fostering knowledge exchange, and building scientific collaborations. Both physical and digital events are eligible, provided they are open to all interested participants. The funder, the Research Council of Norway, aims to promote research dissemination and interdisciplinary collaboration within Norway and internationally, with a strong emphasis on transparency, inclusivity, and environmental sustainability.
Eligible events must be primarily focused on the dissemination of research and research results. Thematic coverage is broad, including democracy and global development, energy and transportation, health, innovation, climate and the environment, food and bioresources, enabling technologies, and cross-cutting topics, though some areas may be closed or restricted based on available funds.
