The Research and Development Division at Nord University has a support function for applications for external funding, with dedicated advisers for applications to the EU (Horizon Europe).
Contact us early in the application phase so that we can help assess the need and extent of support.
The EU's framework program for research and innovation, Horizon Europe, is one of the world's largest programs for innovation and research. The program will allocate 95.5 billion euros over seven years from 2021. Norwegian companies and research organizations can participate in line with colleagues and partners in other European countries.
Horizon Europe is divided into three main pillars:
1. Outstanding research
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions is under pillar 1. This is the EU's mobility program for research, with various instruments for, among other things, postdoctoral scholarships, European doctoral collaboration or researcher exchange.
For the MSCA Postdoctoral fellowship, Nord University has its own system for recruitment and courses through the MSCA PF Masterclass. Read more about it in a separate tab below.
The European Research Council (ERC) promotes scientific quality and bold and innovative research at the international research front by investing in the best researchers and the best ideas. The calls here are "bottom-up" and the projects are defined by the researchers themselves.
The ERC has three funding schemes:
- Starting Grants (StG) for younger researchers
- Consolidator Grants (CoG) for researchers with 7-12 years of experience since completion of PhD
- Advanced Grants (AdG) for experienced researchers
Read more about the ERC on the EU's own website.
2. Global challenges and European industrial competitiveness
Pillar 2 is divided into six thematic clusters, where the announcements are "top-down" according to political focus areas. These are collaborative projects that require a network of at least three European partners. Contact the research administration as early as possible if you are considering applying for pillar 2, for clarification of support.
Thematic clusters (often referred to as clusters 1-6):
- Health
- Culture, creativity and inclusive society
- Community safety
- ICT, industry and space travel
- Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and the environment
3. Innovative Europe
Here you will find calls for business, but universities can also play a role as research partners in Pillar 3 projects.
The research administration at Nord University has dedicated EU advisers. Get in touch for advice on applications to Horizon Europe. We also offer project establishment support (PES) for EU applications which can be used for travel, consultancy, etc.
You can find more information about the PES scheme in a separate tab below (internal funds).
The most important source of official information, guidance and current announcements from the framework program can be found on the EU's Horizon Europe portal and the EU's Funding & Tender opportunities portal.
MSCA PF is a separate call under the Horizon Europe pillar. It comes every year and is bottom-up, which means that the candidates together with their supervisors decide for themselves which subject area and topic they want to apply for.
The Research Council of Norway (NFR) is a national research funding body. It is the most important research policy adviser for the government, the ministries and other central institutions and environments related to research and development (R&D).
NFR has calls that are linked to four main application deadlines during a calendar year. You can find the announcements here: The Research Council's announcements
For more information and current announcements, see The Research Council's website.
The research administration provides advice and guidance in connection with application processes towards NFR.
Project establishment support (PES funding)
Nord University has a framework grant for PES support via the Research Council of Norway. These are funds that can be used to develop applications, increase competence or position the professional environment towards the EU's framework program for research, Horizon Europe.
Scientific conferences
At Nord, internal funding can be applied for for conferences that are of strategic importance to Nord University and that support Strategy 2030. The funds will help to profile the university's academic activities at an international level and primarily cover conferences with international participation.
Seed funding
At Nord, internal funding can be applied for to establish new and innovative research ideas. The funding will help promote international cooperation, especially within the SEA-EU alliance.
Nord’s 10th anniversary
In connection with Nord University’s 10-year anniversary, academic communities and staff are invited to apply for funding for initiatives that disseminate research and development (R&D) work at the university. The scheme aims to increase the visibility of Nord’s research and strengthen dialogue between the university and society.
Information on the Calls and Applications Forms
Questions about applications can be sent to: forskning-post@nord.no
