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_{(Funds of up to 1 Million NOK, miscellaneous disciplines, funding categories, career stages.)}

300 000 NOK.
Deadline: annual, September

Raagholt Foundation -
Running costs, travel grants, course fees.
Deadline: annual, September

Norwegian Health Association -
200.000 NOK.Ìý
Deadline: annual, September

Helse VestÌý
500.000 NOK
Deadline: annual, 15 September

400.000 NOK. Practically oriented research to prevent needless deaths from sudden cardiac arrest, trauma, and during birth
Deadline: recurring, 1 April and 1 October

100.000 NOK
Deadline: annual, next: 20 October 2025

400.000 NOK. For research towards treatment and follow-up of people with ADHD.
Deadline: annual, OctoberÌý

200.000 NOK. Seed funding for networking and project development.
Deadline: annual, 15 October each year

40.000 NOK
Deadline: annual, 1 November

5.000-100.000 NOK. Support for research projects at the University of Bergen.
Deadline: annual, December

Deadline: annual, January

50.000 NOK. Running costs and small equipment, all disciplines.
Deadline: recurring, 15 Januar

Deadline: recurring, 15 Februar

50 000 kr – 100 000 kr. Psychiatric research.
Deadline: recurring, 15 Februar

The Fund promotes evidence-based research into horse-assisted therapy (HAT) for different patient groups. PhD and post doc stipends.
Deadline: recurring, 15 Februar

Norwegian basic medicine in molecular biochemistry, physiology and pathology, prioritizing medical doctors in cancer research.
Deadline: recurring, 15 February

E.W. Thrasher Research Fund - Pediatric Medicine
Early career award (25.000 USD).
Deadline: recurrent, March + September

10 000 kr – 100 000 kr
Deadline: 1 March

Civitan -
600.000 NOK
Deadline: annual, 1 March

Academic scholarships at around 10 000 kr - 50 000 kr.
Deadline: annual, 30 March

200.000 NOK. ForÌýresearch on sudden death in the perinatal period and in infancy and early childhood, as well as research on grief after death.
Deadline: annual, March

, UC Berkeley
100.000-250.000 NOK forÌýcollaboration with UC Berkeley.
Deadline: annual, April

20.000-100.000. Research in pathology, microbiology, immunology.
Deadline: annual, May

European Association for Cancer Research -
3.500 EUR for short-term stays (2 weeks -3 months). Max 8 yeast after PhD defense. Must be member of EACR.
Deadline: continous

NFR Project establishment support (PES)
20.000-100.000 NOK. For researchers who have submitted an eligible application to Horizon Europe.
How to apply: PES will be automatically transferred at the end of the year

_{(Grants that cover travel and subsistence for UiB employees during research and training stays abroad, 2-12 months)}

Trone Holst Foundation -
Travel grants for PhD candidates and Post docs.
Deadline: 1 March 2026

The Faculty of Medicine - Research stay abroad
Travel grant for PhD candidates and post docs who have a UiB-stipend. Research granted for stays 3-12 months.
Deadlines: continuous

Helse Vest
Granted for 6 or 12 months. Postdoctoral fellowship applicants are especially encouraged to apply for an overseas fellowship over the course of their fellowship period.
Deadline: continuous

EMBO
Research exchanges of up to three months between laboratories in eligible countries. The grants facilitate collaborations with research groups with expertise, techniques, or infrastructure that is unavailable in the applicant’s laboratory. They cover travel and subsistence costs of the fellow.
Deadline: continuous

University of Washington (US)/ Memorial University of Newfoundland (Canada)Ìý
Covers travel costs and visa fees for a 10 week research stay.
Deadline: continuousÌý

ERASMUS+ staff mobilityÌý
subsidising mobility of up to 2 months, for UiB staff including PhD-candidates and post docs, to attend courses or individual laboratory visits.
Deadline: biannually, 15 September and 20 January

For Norwegian citizens. 100.000 NOK, 3-12 months research stay in US.
Deadline: annually, October

The Commonwealth Fund -Ìý
One year in the US for mid-career researchers. Dedicated research funding and a monthly living stipend (approx. USD8,000), round-trip airfare, support for relocation.
Deadline: anually,Ìý November

_{(For candidates who want to perform their doctoral training at UiB.)}

Helse Vest -
The candidate, main supervisor or project manager must be employed by or have an agreement of support with one of Helse Vest's health trust.
Deadline: annual, 15 September

3-year PhD fellowships in menopause and older women's health; children and young people's mental health.
Deadline: annual, September

DAM stiftelsen -Ìý
1,5-3 MIO NOK, 4 years. Support for health research aimed at target groups in Norway which contributes to promoting living conditions, physical and mental health, coping, quality of life or social participation. The applications are sent through a volunteer oganisation like the Norwegian Red Cross, The Norwegian Cancer Society, the National Association for Publich Health etc.
Deadline: annually, January

Nowegian Health Association -
3 years salary and running costs, no overhead.
Deadline: annually, 1 SeptemberÌý

NFR -Ìý
Doctoral scholarships, 3-4 years. The public sector Ph.D.-scheme (OFFPHD) is intended to expand research activities in public sector bodies, to increase researcher recruitment within the public sector and to promote greater collaboration between academia and the public sector.
The applicant must be a public sector body.Ìý
Deadline:Ìýcontinous

_{(For early career researchers who want to pursue their postdoctoral research at UiB.)}

Horizon Europe /
European Fellowships: 24 months. Mobility rule: Candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Norway for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the call deadline.
Global Fellowships: 36 months. Mobility rule: for candidates from Bergen. 2 year outgoing phase outside Europe, 1 year return phase in Bergen. Mobility rule: candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country country of the host organisation for the outgoing phase for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the call deadline.
Deadline: annual, next September 2026

Helse Vest -
3 years. The candidate, main supervisor or project manager must be employed by or have an agreement of support with one of Helse Vest's health trust.
Deadline: annual, 15 September

3-year postdoctoral fellowships in menopause and older women's health; children and young people's mental health.
Deadline: annual, September

Human Frontier Science Programme -Ìý
3-year fellowships. Topic: basic research focused on the elucidation of the sophisticated and complex mechanisms of living organisms. Mobility rule: The host institution cannot be located in the country where the applicant has obtained a doctorate or worked as a postdoctoral fellow, nor can the applicant be a citizen of the host country. The applicant cannot have worked with the supervisor at the host institution previously.
Deadline: annually, May

Norwegian Health Association -
3 year salary and running costs, no overhead.
Deadline: annually, 1 September

NFR
5,6 MIO NOK, 3 years. For reseachers with a doctoral degree. Must hold a masters or PhD from a Norwegian research institution. Mobility rule: two years abroad, one year in Norway.
Deadline: continous

2-year fellowships with obligatory mobility, relocation allowance and support for children.
Eligibility: 0-2 years after obtained PhD, extensions are possible due to career breaks as parental leave,Ìýmilitary service/civil service orÌýother extraordinary circumstances. Applicants must have at least one first (or joint first) author primary research paper accepted for publication or published in an international peer reviewed journal at the time the application is complete.Ìý
Deadline: continous

_{(For researchers who want to start their independent researcher career at UiB.)}

NFR FRIPRO -Ìý
0,5-2 MEUR, 4-12 months.ÌýApplicants must hold a PhD, defense date within the last 2-7 years.The ideas must be so bold that the risk of failure is too high to justify starting a large project.
Deadline: continous

NFR FRIPRO -Ìý
10 MIO NOK, 3-4 years. All thematic areas. Applicants must hold a PhD, defense date within the last 2-7 years.
Deadline: continous

Horizon Europe /
1,5 MIO EUR, 5 years. For researchers to start their own research group, 2-7 years after their PhD. UiB offers a mentoring program for first-time applicants, proposal reading sessions, and writing courses. Contact medforsk@uib.no.
Deadline: annual, next October 2026

Novo Nordisk -Ìý
5 years, 11,25 MDKK, for researchers at 4-8 years after their PhD.
Deadline: annual, January

Novo Nordisk -Ìý
5 years, 11,4 MDKK,Ìýfor associate professors or senior researchers 7-11 years after PhD.
Deadline: January

2,3 MNOK. For early career researchers (5 year post PhD or 5 year post clinical training). Clinical or preclinical research towardsÌýoral wound healing and tissue regeneration.Ìý
Deadline: annual, 15 May

_{(For more experienced researchers, at least 1 Million NOK, no requirement for collaboration.)}

Helse VestÌý
5 MIO NOK, 3 years. Applicants employed at Helse Vest can apply directly. Applicants from UiB can apply if they have a collaboration agreement with Helse Vest. ​​​​​​
Deadline: annual, 15 September

Novo Nordisk -Ìý
11 MIO DKK, 5 years. ForÌýoutstanding professors who have demonstrated the ability to execute and lead research at the highest international level continuously through several years.or leading professors, who have demonstrated the ability to drive and execute research at the highest international level.
Deadline: annual, JanuaryÌý

E.W. Thrasher Awards inÌý
550 000 USD. Projects that are changing pediatric clinical care.
Deadline for concept: bi-annual, January and July

ERC
2 MIO EUR, 5 years. Bottom-up frontier research grant for rResearchers that have defended their PhD > 7 and <= 12 years ago on 1 st January 2026.
Deadline: annually, next 13 January 2026

DAM FoundationÌý
1,5-3 MIO NOK for 3 years. Stiftelsen Dam is one of Norway's largest foundations and provides funding for health and research projects that will provide better health through participation and activity for people in Norway. The applications are sent through a volunteer oganisation like the Norwegian Red Cross, The Norwegian Cancer Society, the National Association for Publich Health etc.
Deadline: annually, 15 February

Novo Nordisk -Ìý
1,1 MDKKÌýto support innovative research within med-tech, industrial biotech, pharma as well as quantum technologies. Ideas that for example could lead to the development of new medical treatment, disease prevention, diagnostic methods as well as new health technologies, devices and technological platforms.ÌýParticular focus will be placed on projects covering cardiometabolic diseases as well as infectious diseases and preventive solutions hereto.
Deadline: annual, March

Novo Nordisk -
6,8 MDKK, 3 years. For established researchers with a proven track record within innovation.
Deadline: annual, March

2,3 MNOK. Clinical or preclinical research towardsÌýoral wound healing and tissue regeneration.
Deadline: annual, 15 May

Norwegian Cancer Society -
8 MNOK, 4 years
Deadline: annual, May

ERC
2,5 MIO EUR, 5 years. Bottom-up frontier research grant for established research leaders.
Deadline: annually, next 27 August 2026

200.000-500.000 NOK, 3-12 months. The funding must be used to clarify the commercial potential of promising research results.
Deadline: continous

NFR
4-12 MIO NOK, 3-8 years. Must have approved doctoral at least 6 years ago. All thematic areas.
Deadline: continuous

Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness (CEPI) -
Focus Area 1:Ìýadvancing innovative rapid-response vaccine platforms that can transform the response to a future Disease X.
Focus Area 2:Ìýdeveloping new vaccine candidates against CEPIÌýpriority pathogensÌýwith epidemic or pandemic potential and viral families.
Deadline: continous

_{(For researchers at any career stage, at least 1 Million NOK, require collaboration. These are the largest and most prestigious grants that will be coordinated by experienced researchers.)}

World Cancer Research Fund International -
500.000 GBP, 4 years. The aim of the World Cancer Research Fund Regular Grant Programme is to support innovative and original research into the role of diet, nutrition, body composition and physical activity in either cancer prevention or cancer survivorship.​
Deadline: December 2025

*new* EU4Health - Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (HERA)
— Call for proposals to support the development of innovative medical countermeasures for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats (HERA) - Medicinal products. 9 MEUR, 2 projected will be granted
- - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative medical countermeasures for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats (HERA) - Detection and diagnosis. 1 MEUR, 1 project will be granted
-ÌýDevelopment of new diagnostic tests for vector-borne diseases (HERA) - European Commission. 5 MEUR, 2-3 projects will be granted
Deadline: 4 December 2025

*new*Ìý
CR/CV&NCD-g-25-12:ÌýCall for proposals to pilot and implement cancer screening programmes for gastric cancer. 3 MEUR
CR/CV&NCD-g-25-13: Call for proposals to pilot and implement cancer screening programmes for lung cancer. 7,4 MEUR
CR/CV&NCD-g-25-14: Call for proposals to pilot and implement cancer screening programmes for prostate cancer. 7,4 MEUR
CR/CV&NCD-g-25-18 Call for proposals on lifelong prevention for a healthy life with focus on cardiovascular diseases. 2 MEUR
HS-g-25-24 Call for proposals for a programme on orphan medical devices, in particular targeting paediatric patients
Deadline: 6 January 2026

*new*ÌýEuropean Research Area for Health (ERA4Health) - JTC2026
Topic:ÌýMulti-country Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials in Cardiovascular, Autoimmune and Metabolic diseases (Trials4Health)
300.000 NOK for Norwegian partners (450 if coordinating).
Deadline (pre-proposal): 27 January 2026

*new*ÌýEuropean Partnership - JTC2026
Topic: Treatments and adherence to treatment protocols
Requires 3 partners from 3 countries, 300.000 NOK for Norwegian partners, (450 if coordinating).
Deadline: 2 February 2026

*new*ÌýEuropean Partnership - JTC2026
Topic: Access to Care
3-9 partners from at least 3 countries,Ìý3 years,Ìý300.000 EUR for Norwegian partners from NFR (400.000 if coordinating)
Deadline: 2 February 2026

*new* - JTC2026
Topic: Personalised Medicine for CARdiovascular, MEtabolic, and kidNey diseases CARMEN2026.
3-6 partners from at least three different countries participating in the call. 300.000 for Norwegian partners (400 if coordinating).
Deadline (pre-proposals): 10 February 2026

*new*Ìý ERDERA - JTC2026
Topic:ÌýResolving unsolved cases in rare genetic and non‑genetic diseases through variant validation and new technological approaches
Requires 4-6 partners from at least 4 countries.
Deadline (pre-proposals): 12 February 2026

Human Frontier Science Program HFSP -
1,5 M USD, for international teams of 2-4 members. HFSP Research Grants supportÌýinnovative basic researchÌýinto fundamental biological problems with emphasis placed onÌýnovel and interdisciplinary approachesÌýthat involve scientific exchanges across national and disciplinary boundaries.Ìý
Deadline: annually, March

Horizon Europe - Research and Innovation Actions
Preliminary call topics:
HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DI´óÏó´«Ã½E-02: Innovative interventions to prevent the harmful effects of using digital technologies on the mental health of children and young adults. 8 MEUR, 7 projects
HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DI´óÏó´«Ã½E-03: Advancing research on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of post-infection long-term conditions. 8 MEUR, 5 projects
HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DI´óÏó´«Ã½E-04: Development of novel vaccines for pathogens with epidemic potential. 10 MEUR, 5 projects
HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DI´óÏó´«Ã½E-09: Multisectoral approach to tackle chronic non-communicable diseases: implementation research maximising collaboration and coordination with sectors and in settings beyond the healthcare system (GACD). 4 MEUR, 3 projects
HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DI´óÏó´«Ã½E-11: Gender/sex differences in CVD 7 MEUR, 7 projects
HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-STAYHLTH-02: Behavioural interventions as primary prevention for NCDs among young people. 10 MEUR, 2 projects
HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-ENVHLTH-01: Towards a better understanding and anticipation of the impacts of climate change on health 8 MEUR,Ìý 7 projects
HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-ENVHLTH-04: Towards climate resilient, prepared and carbon neutral populations and healthcare systems 8 MEUR, 7 projects
HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-CARE-03ÌýIdentifying and Addressing Low-Value Care in Health and Care Systems. 10 MEUR, 5 projects
HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-TOOL-03: Integrating New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to advance biomedical research and regulatory testing 8 MEUR, 7 projects
Deadline: 16 April 2026

*new* Innovative Health Initiative -
Collaboration with industry.Ìý
Topic 1 (SO1): contribute towards a better understanding of the determinants of health and priority disease areas; 8 MEUR.
Topic 2 (SO2): integrate fragmented health research and innovation efforts bringing together health industry sectors and other stakeholders, focussing on unmet public health needs, to enable the development of tools, data, platforms, technologies and processes for improved prediction, prevention, interception, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases, meeting the needs of end-users; 15 MEUR
Topic 3 (SO3): demonstrate the feasibility of people-centred, integrated healthcare solutions; 8 MEUR
Topic 4 (SO4): exploit the full potential of digitalisation and data exchange in healthcare; 8 MEUR
Topic 5 (SO5): enable the development of new and improved evaluation methodologies and models for a comprehensive assessment of the added value of innovative and integrated healthcare solutions. 5 MEUR.
Deadline first stage: Spring 2026

European Innovation Council -
4 MEUR. For early TRL.ÌýCollaborative: requires at least one legal entity established in a EU Member State; and at least two other independent legal entities, each established in different Member States or Associated Countries.
Deadline: 5 May 2026

EU
Preliminary Topics:
HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-01: Virtual Human Twin (VHT) Models for Cancer Research. 9 MEUR, 4 projects
HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-02: Microbiome for early cancer prediction before the onset of disease. 15 MEUR, 1 project
HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-03: Pragmatic clinical trials to optimise immunotherapeutic interventions for patients with refractory cancers. 9 MEUR, 3 projects
HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-04: Earlier and more precise palliative care. 5 MEUR, 3 projects
Deadline: 15 September 2026

NFR FRIPRO -Ìý
15-40 MNOK, 4-8 years. Requires collaboration between at least two leading scientists in Norway.Ìý
Deadline: continuous