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Application procedure:
- Applications must be submitted to the department by knut.daasvatn@uib.no no later than 14 March 2025.
- A new round of applications can be opened in autumn 2025 (assessed and administered by the faculties).
- The deadline for using SPIRE funds received in 2025 is 19 December 2025.
- Read the call here [Norwegian language]
SPIRE funds can be applied for for the following:
SPIRE funds for international research collaborations.
The support is to be regarded as seed funding for the initiation and development of new international research collaborations as a basis for project applications to Horizon Europe, NFR and other external funding sources.
Project applications that include researchers from institutions outside the EU/EEA area can be prioritized.
Who can apply:
- Scientific employees in first positions (combined positions with a research component), researchers (code: 1109, 1110, 1183 – with a doctorate) and postdoctoral fellows at UiB.
- Scientific staff must be employed for a minimum of 50% at UiB.
- Postdoctoral fellows must have 100% employment at UiB, and must show employment at UiB 2 years in advance to be able to apply.
The SPIRE funds can cover:
- Exemption [frikjøp] of academic staff in first positions (combined positions that include a research component), researchers (code: 1109, 1110, 1183 – with a doctorate) and postdoctoral fellows.
- NOTE: The funds go to the institute and not to the researcher.
- Exemption [frikjøp] of postdoctoral fellows and scientific assistants who help UiB researchers with application writing.
- The use of external consultants with whom UiB has an agreement can also be considered.
- Travel and meeting costs in connection with research collaboration and visits by foreign researchers in connection with writing applications.
Note: All free purchases must first be clarified and supported by the head of department before funding can be applied for this purpose.