AURORA – forskerutveksling for nytt samarbeid mellom Norge og Frankrike

This call funds researcher exchange to establish new collaboration between Norway and France. The page states the AURORA programme supports shorter stays for Norwegian researchers in France to establish and develop new research collaboration, with the aim "å styrke det europeiske forskningssamarbeidet under Horisont Europa" (to strengthen European research collaboration under Horizon Europe) by increasing mobility between Norwegian and French research organisations. The call sits under the "AURORA" programme.

The financing scheme is "Koordinerings- og støtteaktivitet" (coordination and support activity). Only approved Norwegian research organisations may apply — the page states "Bare godkjente, norske forskningsorganisasjoner kan søke".

The page states a total of Kr 800 000 is available, with a minimum of Kr 20 000 and a maximum of Kr 100 000 per project, covering "inntil 100 prosent av godkjente kostnader" (up to 100 percent of approved costs). Project duration is 12–24 months. Applications open on 12 August 2026, and the deadline is 23 September 2026 at 13:00 CEST. Questions are directed to the Research Council's contact form.