44,733 projects

BANEBRYTENDE-BANEBRYTENDE

Multimodal metabolic markers for mechanisms and predictive trajectories of Alzheimers disease

The growing global societal burden of Alzheimer’s disease calls for targeted prevention, but robust methods to predict who will develop the disease before irreversible neurodegeneration occur are lacking. This project aims to illuminate the critical biological pathways in midlife that precede the...

Awarded: NOK 40.0 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2030

Location: Oslo - Oslove

UTENRIKSFORSK-UTENRIKSFORSK

Leveraging Protracted Refugee Situations: Comparing how Lebanon and Turkey have responded to Syrian displacement

The Syrian civil war (2011–2024) created the world’s largest refugee crisis, as over 14 million Syrians fled their homes. Syria’s neighbouring states took in most of those refugees. At its highest point, Turkey hosted over 3.5 million Syrian refugees and Lebanon hosted approximately 1.5 million. ...

Awarded: NOK 7.9 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2029

Location: Oslo - Oslove

FORSKSYSTEMET-FORSKSYSTEMET

Comics for Organizational Meaning-making and Inclusive Academic Arena

In the COMICA (Comics for Organisational Meaning-making and Inclusive Academic Arena) project, we use humor and comics to make it easier for academics to talk about diversity, equality, and inclusion. The project builds on the experiences of The Academic Line (TAL), an initiative that has produce...

Awarded: NOK 1.00 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2028

Location: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

SVALBARDSF-SVALBARDSF

Svalbard reindeer spatial ecology - from individuals to populations

Populations’ dynamics and distributions change in response to climate and habitat changes, yet our current knowledge is based mostly on correlational evidence. What each animal does depends on its physiological state and immediate environment, meaning that the processes by which climate change af...

Awarded: NOK 0.12 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2026

Location: Svalbard

LANDBASERT-LANDBASERT

SFS-project: Accelerating plant-based protein emulsion design with microfluidics and intelligent software tools for sustainable foods

Many foods are made up of small droplets of oils or fats in a liquid. These are known as emulsions and can include drinks, sauces, and even chocolate. Oil does not mix with many liquids, so other substances are added to stabilise the droplets. Otherwise, they will separate like a vinaigrette does...

Awarded: NOK 3.0 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2029

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

HELSEFORSKNING-Helseforskning

Strategy to Target Acquired Resistance in Melanoma Brain Metastasis (STAR-MBM)

Melanom er en aggressiv kreftform som ofte sprer seg til hjernen, der dagens behandling med BRAF-hemmere har begrenset og kortvarig effekt. Et stort problem ved denne behandlingen er at de fleste pasienter utvikler resistens innen seks måneder. Dette prosjektet skal utvikle nye behandlingsstrateg...

Awarded: NOK 3.5 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2029

Location: Vestland

PESORDNING-PESORDNING

PES - Pathfinder Challenge 2026

Arbeid relatert til utarbeidelse av en komplett søknad - Utarbeide søknadsdokument samarbeid med konsortiumet. - Risiko vurdering og håndtering - Planlegging av aktivitetet - Budsjettering - Partnermøter - EU portal oppdatering - Korrektur og kvalitetskontroll på søkertekst

Awarded: NOK 0.17 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2026

Location: Vestland

SVALBARDSF-SVALBARDSF

Validation of a Sea Ice Prediction Model using Buoy Observations

The project aims to join the SvalMIZ2026 campaign onboard the KV Svalbard Coast Guard vessel to operationally test an AI-based sea-ice model for safe Arctic navigation around Svalbard and deploy 10 OpenMetBuoys to collect sea-ice drift, wave, and temperature data for model validation. This work i...

Awarded: NOK 50,999

Project Period: 2026-2026

Location: Oslo - Oslove

SVALBARDSF-SVALBARDSF

(In)visible Changes: Glacial Methane and its Impacts on Fjord Ecosystems

Arctic marine-terminating glaciers are retreating rapidly due to climate change, creating new methane emission hotspots in shallow fjord waters. In Svalbard, where warming exceeds twice the Arctic average, methane once trapped beneath glaciers is now being released. Yet, the ecological impacts of...

Awarded: NOK 0.12 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2027

Location: Svalbard

SYSTEMET-INT-SYSTEMET-INT

Aligning Corporate Purpose with Local Needs in the Coral Triangle Tuna Industry

Oceans are among our most vital global commons, supporting food systems, livelihoods, and climate resilience, yet they face accelerating degradation from overexploitation, warming, and habitat loss. Nowhere are these pressures more visible than in the Coral Triangle, a region that covers just 1–2...

Awarded: NOK 1.4 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2029

Location: Oslo - Oslove

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM

RockSolid - Dypsatt evigvarende formasjonsbarriere for 9-5/8" brønner på norsk sokkel – støtte til bred implementering og videre utvikling.

Interwell has developed a new technology called RockSolid™, which can be used to permanently and safely plug old oil- and gas wells. Instead of relying on traditional methods, the technology uses a controlled chemical reaction (thermite) that generates extremely high heat. This heat melts the mat...

Awarded: NOK 17.4 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2028

Location: Rogaland

EUROSTARS-EUROSTARS

E!9168-3D Perfusable Living Adipose Tissue for Model for Study and Treatment of Obesity

Over 1 billion people worldwide are suffering from obesity which is classified as a disease. It is disorder of adipose tissue (fat) which is characterized by excessive fat accumulation. The most alarming fact is that obesity is spreading among children. There is no universal treatment for obesity...

Awarded: NOK 2.4 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2028

Location: Akershus

EUROSTARS-EUROSTARS

Modular AI Agents for Dealflow, Screening and Decision Support in Impact Investing

ImpactLink is an AI platform designed to make it easier to find and invest in startups that generate positive social and environmental impact. It uses three specialized AI “assistants” to help investors discover promising companies, evaluate funding opportunities, and better understand markets. ...

Awarded: NOK 5.0 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2028

Location: Oslo - Oslove

INNO-OFF-INNO-OFF

Skeivt Symposium 2026: Nasjonal arena for forskning på kjønn, seksualitet og samfunn

Skeivt Symposium 2026 etablerer en nasjonal arena for forskningsformidling og kunnskapsutvikling innen forskning på kjønn, seksualitet og mangfold – et forskningsfelt som i Norge i dag mangler stabile strukturer for faglig utveksling og koordinering. Arrangementet svarer direkte på Forskningsråd...

Awarded: NOK 49,999

Project Period: 2026-2026

Location: Oslo - Oslove

KLIMAFORSKNING-KLIMAFORSKNING

Havets detektiver: Forskningsmetoder i marinbiologi og havbruk

Arrangementet foregår i lokalene til NTNU SeaLab, et forskningssenter for marinbiologi og bærekraftig havbruk, på Brattørkaia i Trondheim. Innholdet deles i to separate bolker med to hovedtemaer: Livet i havet og mat fra havet og bærekraftig havbruk, ledet av NTNU og SeeSalmon. Nærmere beskrivel...

Awarded: NOK 0.30 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2027

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

FOFORMIDLING-FOFORMIDLING

Møt en brukermedvirker - hvordan kan vi bygge tillit i kunnskapsproduksjonen

"Møt en brukermedvirker" er et hybrid, publikumsrettet arrangement under Forskningsdagene som undersøker hovedspørsmålet: Hvordan skaper medvirkning tillit til kunnskapsproduksjonen? Arrangementet samler forskere, brukerrepresentanter og allmennheten til samtaler, og korte workshops. Vi vil vise ...

Awarded: NOK 38,000

Project Period: 2026-2026

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

FOFORMIDLING-FOFORMIDLING

Forsker Grand Prix - regional finale i Tromsø høsten 2026

Forsker Grand Prix regional finale Tromsø – 10 forskere presenterer sin forskning på 4 minutter I midten av februar starter vi markedsføring av Forsker Grand Prix i egne kanaler. I slutten av mars velges ti kandidater. Kandidatene er med på seks samlinger, og en generalprøve. I en periode fra ma...

Awarded: NOK 0.10 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2026

Location: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

HELSEFORSKNING-Helseforskning

Styrke i samspel 2026

Egne erfaringer og tilbakemeldinger fra arrangører av konferanser og seminar i Vestland tilsier at det finns mange konferanser/seminarar innenfor samme tematikk og som retter seg mot de samme målgruppene. Dette gjør at arrangører konkurrerer om deltakere, og flere arrangører opplever skuffende op...

Awarded: NOK 0.15 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2026

Location: Vestland

SAMISKTEMA-SAMISKTEMA

(Mis)trust: The Norwegianization of language, people and land in South Saepmie. Why reconciliation, how, and between whom?

South Sápmi is a region with a complex history. For generations, the Sámi people have lived under assimilation policies and colonial structures. These experiences have left deep scars and created mistrust, both between Sámi groups and between the Sámi and the majority society. When trust disappea...

Awarded: NOK 11.1 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2030

Location: Nordland - Nordlánnda

LANDBASERT-LANDBASERT

Enhancing Gut Health and Welfare of Finishing Pigs: The Role of Physical Activity and Inclusion of Hay in the Diet.

How enrichment through physical exercise and provision of hay in the diet improves pig minds, guts, and welfare. FitPig is a research project exploring if and how two simple enrichments—daily physical activity and free access to hay—can make pigs healthier, smarter, and happier. The study invest...

Awarded: NOK 12.0 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2029

Location: Akershus

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM

Multiphase flow in downward-inclined pipelines

Pipeline networks on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) are highly complex, including downward sections, undulating risers, and other non-standard geometries. These complexities strongly affect flow regimes, phase transitions, liquid accumulation, and overall pipeline performance. Despite thei...

Awarded: NOK 16.0 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2030

Location: Akershus

HAVBASERT-HAVBASERT

Harnessing innovative sustainable oil alternatives to traditional fish oil, ensuring uncompromised salmon health and fillet quality

Norway is a world leader in salmon farming but faces a major challenge: How can we ensure good fish health and high fillet quality without traditional fish oil? This is the goal of the InnoOil project. Fish oil has long been a key ingredient in salmon feed because it contains the omega-3 fatty ...

Awarded: NOK 12.0 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2030

Location: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

FRIPROSJEKT-FRIPROSJEKT

Deciphering the crosstalk between autophagy and metabolic rewiring in cancer

Autophagy is a process that recycles damaged cellular components, helping cells survive stress. The role of autophagy in cancer is complicated: autophagy can stop early tumors from forming, but it can also help established cancer cells survive low oxygen, lack of nutrients, or treatment. A specif...

Awarded: NOK 12.0 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2030

Location: Oslo - Oslove

IKTFORSKNING-IKTFORSKNING

Next-generation digital twins for biological cell environments

Can we predict how a heart cell reacts to a new medicine using only a computer? DigiCells aims to create "digital twins" of biological cells and their surroundings to revolutionize how we understand the heart and brain. Objective Modern microscopy allows us to see biological cells in breathtakin...

Awarded: NOK 12.0 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2029

Location: Oslo - Oslove

NYSKAPNING-NYSKAPNING

Centre for Personalized Digital Health Promotion

Lifestyle-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, overweight, and mental health problems are among the main public health challenges in Norway. They reduce the quality of life and place significant pressure on the healthcare system. Research shows that many of these conditions ...

Awarded: NOK 96.0 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2034

Location: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

FORSKSYSTEMET-FORSKSYSTEMET

Mitochondrial maintenance across eukaryotes via coupled physical, genetic, and social dynamics: Researcher mobility

In many ways, biological cells resemble cities. They need energy, waste management, communication, and transport infrastructure—and they must coordinate resources to meet these needs. Urban planning draws on mathematics, simulations, and real-world data to manage such systems. Could a similarly i...

Awarded: NOK 6.1 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2029

Location: Vestland

IKTFORSKNING-IKTFORSKNING

Human-AI Teaming Framework in Cyber Security for Critical Infrastructures: Enhancing Resilience and Autonomy

HAT-CI introduces a new paradigm for cyber defense, which is built on human-AI teaming that is adaptive, resilient, and ethically aligned. Critical Infrastructures such as energy grids are increasingly exposed to sophisticated and evolving cyber threats. While AI provides the ability to detect pa...

Awarded: NOK 12.0 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2029

Location: Akershus

IKTFORSKNING-IKTFORSKNING

SYNAPSE: SYnergetic Network-AI Platform for Semantic Efficiency

A cardiac arrest alert should reach a doctor in milliseconds. An AI system monitoring patients should learn instantly which patterns are dangerous. But today, networks do not understand urgency, and AI cannot see network problems. A life-critical medical alert competes for space with cat videos. ...

Awarded: NOK 12.0 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2029

Location: Oslo - Oslove

IKTFORSKNING-IKTFORSKNING

Unlocking the Power of Spatial Computing using Tile-Centric AI Accelerators

The AI revolution has led to an unprecedented demand in compute power with modern datacentres consuming more electricity than entire cities. Consequently, it is necessary to reduce their power consumption. Until recently, computer chips were simply to get faster because their structure was gett...

Awarded: NOK 12.0 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2029

Location: Oslo - Oslove

UTDANNING-UTDANNING

Academic Careers: Examining the Significance of Socio-Economic Background

Academics occupy a privileged position in society. They are experts in their fields, share knowledge with the public, train new generations of students, and hire future academics. While much research has explored how social background—such as parental education, income, or class—affects success i...

Awarded: NOK 10.0 mill.

Project Period: 2026-2030

Location: Oslo - Oslove