Collaborate with Researchers in Norway
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), including AHRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC and NERC · United Kingdom and Norway
Funding mechanism under the UKRI–Research Council of Norway (RCN) Money Follows Cooperation agreement that enables UK-led research projects to include project co-leads based in Norway. The agreement aims to reduce barriers to cross-border collaboration by allowing Norwegian researchers to receive funding through eligible UKRI grants. (UK Research and Innovation)
Summary
Deadline
Rolling
Updated
16 Oct 2026
Funding mechanism under the UKRI–Research Council of Norway (RCN) Money Follows Cooperation agreement that enables UK-led research projects to include project co-leads based in Norway. The agreement aims to reduce barriers to cross-border collaboration by allowing Norwegian researchers to receive funding through eligible UKRI grants. (UK Research and Innovation)
Eligibility
Applicant types
See eligibility requirements
Industries
Any discipline or interdisciplinary research area falling within the remit of AHRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC or NERC.
Match funding
Not specified
Eligible applicants
UK project leads employed by UK research organisations eligible to receive funding from participating UKRI research councils. The specific eligibility requirements of the underlying funding opportunity also apply.
Funding and scope
Benefit amount
Not specified
Total fund available
Not specified. Funding is determined by the individual UKRI funding opportunity through which the application is submitted.
Funding intensity
Norway-based project co-lead costs are funded at 100% of eligible direct costs.
Payment type
Not specified
Eligible scope
UK-led research projects involving eligible Norway-based project co-leads who contribute to the design, management and delivery of the research. The contribution and added value of the Norwegian collaborator must be clearly justified.
Eligible expenses
- Justified direct costs for Norway-based project co-leads, including salary costs where permitted, travel and subsistence, consumables, consultancy fees, survey costs, equipment below £10,000 and other directly incurred project costs.
Ineligible costs
Not specified
Application and risks
Application platform
UKRI Funding Service through the relevant existing UKRI funding opportunity
Competitiveness
Not specified
Decision timeline
Determined by the specific UKRI funding opportunity used for submission
Assessment process
Applications are assessed through the standard UKRI peer review and funding decision process applicable to the relevant research council and underlying funding opportunity. (UK Research and Innovation)
Application sections
- Determined by the specific UKRI funding opportunity. Applications must clearly explain and justify the contribution and added value of the Norway-based project co-lead and provide detailed justification for associated costs.
Application components
Not specified
Decision risks
Applications may be rejected if the underlying funding opportunity does not permit international collaboration, if eligibility requirements are not met, or if the required justification and application guidance are not followed.
Timeline and partners
Opening date
Not specified
Project duration
Determined by the specific UKRI funding opportunity used for the application
Project start
Not specified
Project end
Not specified
Co-funders
- Research Council of Norway (RCN)
Collaboration rules
- Applications must be UK-led and may include project co-leads based in Norway who make a significant intellectual contribution to the research project.
Consortium requirements
- Not specified. Requirements depend on the underlying UKRI funding opportunity.
Additional guidance
Document research last revised 2026-08-10.
International Collaboration Requirement
Collaboration with researchers based in Norway is permitted through the UKRI–RCN Money Follows Cooperation agreement where the underlying funding opportunity permits international project co-leads.
Research Category
Collaborative research across academic disciplines
Research Organisation Funding
UKRI awards funding to the lead UK research organisation, which is responsible for distributing the relevant funds to the Norwegian partner organisation.
Subcontractors
Not specified
Interview Stage
Not specified
Key Requirements
Applications must be submitted through an eligible UKRI funding opportunity. The application title must include the prefix ‘UKRI-Norway’. Norway-based project co-leads must be listed as international project co-leads, with their role and contribution clearly justified. (UK Research and Innovation)
Important Notes
This is not a standalone grant scheme. Applications must be submitted through existing UKRI funding programmes, and the applicable funding amount, conditions, eligibility criteria and deadlines depend on the specific opportunity. Costs for Norway-based project co-leads must generally not exceed 30% of the overall project cost calculated at 100% FEC. (UK Research and Innovation)
Application deadline in source document
Open with no fixed closing date
Official source
Quick facts
- Status
- Open
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Funding amount
- Not specified
- Funding band
- Not specified
- Funding type
- Grant
- Payment type
- Not specified
- Audience
- See eligibility requirements
- Industry
- Any discipline or interdisciplinary research area falling within the remit of AHRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC or NERC.
- Last updated
- 16 Oct 2026
- Published
- 1 Apr 2025