The Centres for Research-based Innovation are to develop expertise in fields of importance for innovation and value creation. Through long-term research conducted in close collaboration between research-performing companies and prominent research groups, the SFI centres are to enhance technology transfer, internationalisation and researcher training. The SFI centres may receive support for a total of eight years - an initial five-year period with the possibility of a three-year extension.
The call
The SFI V call is fairly similar to the SFI IV call and will be in 2 stages. Up to 30 applicants from stage 1 will be selected to write a full proposal in stage 2. Applications should reply to clear and identified needs from business and industry. User partners should describe their motivation for participating and their plans for involvement, including their contribution, either in kind or in cash. This is an important part of RCN's evaluation.
The call information from the The Research Council of Norway (RCN) is found here.
Information meetings
- Information meeting in October 2023 - See recording on the RCN website.
- Question and Answer session 22 April, at 10:00 – 11:00 online. Read more and register on RCN's website.
Important for Klinmed applicants
The Collaboration Agreements between the Institute of Clinical Medicine (Klinmed) and the University Hospitals OUS and AHUS state that Centres of Research-based Innovation with a Centre Leader holding double affiliation to Klinmed and hospital, should as a main rule be hosted by the Hospital. Prospective Centre leaders from Klinmed must discuss the issue of Host institution with the leaders at the institute and hospitals.
Process for UiO applicants
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28 Nov 2023 |
UiO inspiration seminar |
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15 Dec 2023 |
UiO's internal deadline for initiatives and seed funding (Applicants must register at their local institute with own internal deadlines) |
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April 2024 |
The Research Council of Norway's announcement of the call |
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Mid-May 2024 |
In house-expert panels and external consultant support for UiO applicants |
| June- Aug 2024 | External consultant reviews for UiO-hosted applicants |
| 4 Sept 2024 | Internal deadline for UiO application drafts for approval of Rector |
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18 Sept 2024 |
Deadline stage 1 proposals - Research Council of Norway |
| December 2024 | Results stage 1 - Research Council of Norway |
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May/June 2025 |
Deadline stage 2 - Research Council of Norway |
| Oct/Nov 2025 | Final results - Research Council of Norway |
UiO website for the SFI V call
See UiO's internal information for SFI applicants here.