Radikale forskningsidéer i tidlig karriere

This scheme aims to "Finansiere nysgjerrighetsdreven og dristig forskning som kan bidra til å flytte den internasjonale forskningsfronten" (finance curiosity-driven and bold research that can help move the international research frontier). It supports researchers wishing to test "spesielt dristige forskningsidéer" (especially bold research ideas) that are too immature for standard calls, but which could have significant impact if successful. The scheme is part of the Banebrytende forskning (Breakthrough Research/FRIPRO) programme.

Only approved Norwegian research organisations ("Bare godkjente, norske forskningsorganisasjoner kan søke") may apply. Project leaders must hold a PhD or equivalent, with 2–7 years of post-doctorate or post-credential award experience. They must be employed at minimum 20% at the responsible research organisation throughout the project period.

The minimum funding per project is Kr 500,000 and the maximum is Kr 2,000,000. The total available budget is estimated at Kr 50,000,000 ("Antatt tilgjengelige midler: Kr 50 000 000"). No co-financing requirement is stated.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis ("Løpende") — "Du kan sende inn en søknad når som helst" (you can submit an application at any time). The planned project start must be 8–18 months after submission. Contact: fripro@forskningsradet.no. The application portal is at https://app.forskningsradet.no/mittNettsted/app/opprettSoknad/641?locale=no. The page was last updated 19 May 2026.