Description

The “Support for Events” call funds the organisation of conferences, workshops, seminars or similar events — physical or digital — with the aim to disseminate research results, promote knowledge sharing, establish scientific collaboration, or develop a shared knowledge base. Eligible events must be open to everyone (not closed group meetings), and must not be ordinary dissemination activities within ongoing RCN‑funded projects.

Funding Amount

• Funding per project/event: NOK 50,000–150,000.
• Project duration: 1–12 months (i.e., event plus short follow-up)

Submission Deadlines

• Submission deadline: Open‑ended (applications accepted on a rolling basis) as long as funds remain available.
• Earliest project start date: 1 January 2026.
• Latest permitted project start date: 1 April 2027.
• Latest permitted project completion date: 31 March 2028.
• Applications must be submitted at least six weeks prior to the planned start of the event.

Submission Conditions & Requirements

• Only the main organiser of an event may apply; co‑organisers / partners can be listed in the project description but not as budget-bearing partners.
• You may submit only one application per event, and each application must be directed to one thematic area.
• Applications must include a preliminary programme (or link to programme) before the event.
• The supported event must primarily deal with dissemination of research / knowledge sharing — not be a closed meeting or internal-only event.
• For private‑sector applicants (companies), the funding is considered “de minimis aid”: companies must document total de minimis aid received during the previous 3 years before disbursement.
• Equipment purchases or R&D services are not eligible budget items — only event‑related costs (personnel planning/organisation, operating expenses, subcontractors for event‑specific services).
• The grant must not be used to generate profit — payments are made after the event based on invoice and final report; recipients must be able to document expenses and participant numbers.

Eligible Applicants

• Eligible Project Owners include: approved research organisations, public sector bodies, private enterprises (companies), voluntary sector organisations, and associations. Sole proprietorships are excluded.
• The event must take place in Norway. International conferences are eligible only if the main organiser is a Norwegian entity.