Toppforskere - Forskerprosjekt for å utvikle verdensledende forskningsmiljøer

The scheme finances "nysgjerrighetsdreven og dristig forskning" (curiosity-driven and bold research) to advance international research frontiers. It funds projects where "samarbeid mellom to eller flere navngitte forskere er avgjørende for å nå prosjektmålet" (collaboration between two or more named researchers is essential to achieving the project goal). Both basic and applied research across all disciplines are eligible.

Only approved Norwegian research organisations may apply. The project leader must have a PhD or equivalent research competence with at least 6 years of post-doctorate experience. At least one named project participant must have 2 or more years of post-doctorate experience.

Funding per project is NOK 15,000,000–40,000,000. The total available budget is NOK 320,000,000. The instrument is tilskudd (grant/subsidy). Applications are accepted on a "løpende" (rolling/continuous) basis. The scheme is part of the "Banebrytende forskning" (Breakthrough Research / FRIPRO) portfolio.

Applications are submitted at the application URL above. Contact email for enquiries is fripro@forskningsradet.no. The page was last updated 27 May 2026.