It is time to apply for the annual small-scale funding (SMÅFORSK). The funds are a joint venture between NFR and UiB. The intention is to help those without major funding to start projects and get into position to apply for larger grants.

Applications for operating costs, travel expenses, seminars, courses, materials, and technical-administrative assistance are welcomed. This year, there is NOK 743,000 to be distributed at K2

Application requirements and award criteria:

• The funds go to researchers who do not already have major funding.
• The size of the individual grants is between NOK 15,000-150,000.
• The funds must be used by the end of 2025 and cannot be transferred.
• Recipients must be active researchers in a permanent academic position at K2, professor 2 or associate professor 2.
• Recipients must have applied for external funding in recent years.

Please apply via this link: https://skjemaker.app.uib.no/view.php?id=18345487

The application deadline is 13.2.2025

Wishing you a good weekend

Eystein Husebye