Forskerprosjekt med internasjonal mobilitet (FRIPRO)

This scheme supports postdoctoral researchers with an international mobility component, under the parent programme "Banebrytende forskning" (Breakthrough Research). The page describes it as funding "Nysgjerrighetsdreven og dristig forskning som kan bidra til å flytte den internasjonale forskningsfronten" (curiosity-driven and bold research that can advance the international research frontier), covering both applied and basic research.

The scheme is designed for postdoctoral researchers spending 1–2 years at one or two foreign research organisations combined with 1–2 years in Norway, with the aims of career development and knowledge transfer to Norwegian research environments.

Only approved Norwegian research organisations may apply. The project leader must hold a PhD completed before application, have a maximum of 7 years since the PhD award, have lived or worked in Norway for at least 12 months in the last 7 years, hold a master's or PhD from a Norwegian institution, and not have resided or worked in the host country for more than 6 months in the preceding 5 years.

The instrument type is "tilskudd" (grant). The minimum amount per project is "Kr 4 700 000" and the maximum is "Kr 7 400 000". The total available budget is stated as approximately "Kr 40 000 000". Applications are accepted on a rolling basis ("løpende søknadsmottak og -behandling"). Applications are submitted at https://app.forskningsradet.no/mittNettsted/app/opprettSoknad/657?locale=no and questions may be sent to fripro@forskningsradet.no. The page was last updated "20. mai 2026".