Forskerprosjekt for tidlig karriere (FRIPRO)

This scheme is part of FRIPRO ("Fri prosjektstøtte") under the parent programme "Banebrytende forskning" (Groundbreaking Research). It funds "Nysgjerrighetsdreven og dristig forskning som kan bidra til å flytte den internasjonale forskningsfronten" (curiosity-driven and bold research that can contribute to advancing the international research frontier), targeting early-career researchers 2–7 years post-PhD.

The page states that "Bare godkjente, norske forskningsorganisasjoner kan søke" (only approved Norwegian research organisations may apply). The project leader must hold a doctorate with 2–7 years since the defence date, work a minimum of 25% on the project, and be employed at least 50% at the applying organisation.

The instrument type is "Tilskudd" (grant). The minimum amount per project is Kr 4,000,000 and the maximum is Kr 10,000,000. The total available budget is "Kr 510 000 000". Applications are accepted on a rolling basis ("Løpende"). Applications are submitted at https://app.forskningsradet.no/mittNettstad/app/opprettSoknad/656?locale=no and questions may be sent to fripro@forskningsradet.no. The page was last updated "20. mai 2026".