Kunst- og kulturforskning – forskere

This scheme provides grants ("tilskudd til forskningsprosjekter med relevans for Kulturrådet, kulturpolitikken og kunst- og kultursektoren generelt") for research projects relevant to the Cultural Council, cultural policy, and the art and culture sector generally. The aims are to strengthen research, recruit new researchers, and strengthen existing research environments. It is administered by Kulturrådet.

Eligible applicants are researchers with doctorates or equivalent competence (demonstrated through published scientific work of similar scope). Both individual researchers and multiple researchers together may apply. No institutional affiliation is required. PhD candidates who have submitted their thesis but not yet defended may apply if a confirmation of thesis submission is provided.

The general maximum grant is "inntil 300 000 kroner" (up to 300,000 kroner). In 2026, "inntil kr 500 000" (up to 500,000 kroner) is specifically earmarked for research on Sami art and culture or national minorities' art and culture. The page notes Kulturrådet expects universities, colleges, and other research organisations to contribute co-financing ("Kulturrådet forventer at universiteter, høyskoler og andre forskningsorganisasjoner bidrar med egenfinansiering"), but no percentage is stated. No total budget pot is stated.

The page states "Neste søknadsfrist ikke bestemt" (next application deadline not determined). For 2026, projects must start between 1 August 2026 and 1 April 2027, with completion before 31 December 2028. The page was last updated 25 February 2026.