Collaborate with Researchers in Norway

About this grant

UKRI and Research Council of Norway have signed a Money Follows Cooperation agreement to enable collaborative applications between researchers in the UK and Norway. UKRI funding will be provided for project co-leads based in Norway in successful applications.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Must apply through existing council programmes

What the funding covers

• Collaborative research between UK and Norwegian researchers
• UKRI funding for project co-leads based in Norway
• Funding through existing research council programmes

How to apply

1. 1Submit applications through existing council programmes and include ‘UKRI-Norway’ as a prefix in the application title.
2. 2Review the specific funding opportunity guidance before applying, as the UKRI-RCN Money Follows Cooperation Agreement is not a standalone funding call and conditions vary by programme.
3. 3Search for relevant funding opportunities where the cooperation agreement with Norway applies and ensure alignment with the correct research council remit.
4. 4If applying through an MRC funding opportunity, contact the relevant MRC programme manager to discuss inclusion of a Norway-based project co-lead (international).
5. 5Consult MRC research area pages and specific funding opportunity pages to identify the appropriate contact person and guidance.
6. 6Follow all relevant council-specific guidelines, deadlines, and budget rules for the selected funding opportunity.
7. 7Refer to UKRI’s project co-lead (international) policy for full details on the PcL (I) role and requirements.

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