Forskerprosjekt for erfarne forskere (FRIPRO)

This scheme funds researcher-initiated projects within FRIPRO ("Fri prosjektstøtte" — free project support). The page states that "Formålet er fornyelse og utvikling i forskningen som kan bidra til å flytte den internasjonale forskningsfronten" (the purpose is renewal and development in research that can help push the international research frontier). The scheme supports fundamental and applied research across all fields, under the parent programme "Banebrytende forskning" (Breakthrough Research).

Only approved Norwegian research organisations may apply as project owners. Project leaders must hold a doctorate or equivalent first-position competence with a minimum of six years elapsed since the doctoral award or achievement of competence.

The instrument type is "tilskudd" (grant). The minimum amount per project is Kr 4,000,000 and the maximum is Kr 12,000,000. The total available budget is stated as "Kr 750 000 000" (tentatively allocated from FRIPRO's annual budget of up to 1.3 billion NOK).

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis ("Løpende"). Applications are submitted at https://app.forskningsradet.no/mittNettsted/app/opprettSoknad/655?locale=no and questions may be sent to fripro@forskningsradet.no. The page was last updated "20. mai 2026".