The Research Council will introduce a new and more user-friendly application form in 2026
During 2026, everyone who applies for funding for research and innovation projects will be using the new system.
We have three goals for the new application and case processing system:
- Better services for applicants;
- More efficient administration, and;
- Better insight into, and analysis of, data.
The new application form will be introduced in line with our calls for proposals throughout the spring.
What do the changes mean for you as an applicant?
These are some of the most important changes that you as an applicant will experience:
- You get a more secure login instead of a password solution. We use common public solutions that have already been developed, such as ID-porten, the Brønnøysund Register Centre and the National Population Register.
- You get a more user-friendly and accessible interface.
- It will be easier to see what you as an applicant are assessed on through a clearer division of criteria.
- We have added an automatic calculation of the possible grant per application. In the new system, the project description must be entered directly into the application form, and not sent as an attachment.
SkatteFUNN applicants started using the system in 2024.
Applicant surveys show that applicants think the new system is user-friendly.
Messages at time of print 24 May 2026, 05:12 CEST
High demand
In connection with the application deadline of 27 May and the transition to the new application system, many of us are now receiving many inquiries. Therefore, it may take longer than usual before you receive a response. We will answer you as quickly as we can. It is a good idea to read through our information about applying in the new application system before you contact us.
Important message
For the calls for proposals with the application deadline 27 May at 13:00 CEST, we manage our hotline +47 22 03 70 00 Thursday 21 May, Friday 22 May and Tuesday 26 May at CEST 08:00–15:00 and Wednesday 27 May at CEST 08:00-13:00.