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Research funding from YRP, deadline April 30, 2025

One of the main components of REMEDY's program for young researchers is the opportunity to apply for project funding. 

It is specifically outlined that the support will facilitate the initiation and completion of entry-level research projects. As part of this, NOK 500,000 is being announced under the auspices of REMEDY with a deadline of April 30, 2025.

Current applicants:

  • PhD fellows, postdocs and non-researchers who want to start research.
  • The call is profession-neutral, but applicants must be affiliated with one of the partners in REMEDY, and the project must be associated with a work package.
  • It will not be possible for senior-level researchers to apply for support from the scheme.

Application is sent by email to This email address is protected from programs that collect email addresses. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , with the subject "Application for research funding from the REMEDY Young Researcher Program".

The application must consist of the following (collected in one pdf file):

  1. A project description of up to 4 pages (including references). The project description should describe the project's background, usefulness, purpose, method, user participation, applicant/project group, connection to work package and budget.
  2. The budget may include expenses related to salaries and operations. There must be a timetable for when the funds will be used. The funds must be used by the end of 2026. Expenses for user participation are budgeted in accordance with the current rates of the South-Eastern Health Authority.
  3. A short CV and list of publications (up to two pages total).
  4. The maximum application amount is NOK 170,000 per application.

Applicants will receive feedback by June 13, 2025

Each application is given an overall score based on the following assessment criteria:

  • Quality and originality – the quality and originality of the project in relation to the research frontier in the field. The extent to which the scientific background for the project, the project's research questions, objectives, research design and choice of methods are clearly described.
  • Applicant's competence and qualifications – the extent to which the applicant has relevant competence and experience (in relation to the applicant's career stage). The significance of the award for the applicant's further career.
  • Feasibility – the extent to which a realistic and appropriate plan for implementing the project has been described.
  • Utility – the extent to which justification for need, coverage of knowledge gaps, opportunities for generalization/broad application of knowledge, and consistency with the center's strategy are clearly
    described.
  • Impact and visibility – to what extent the project has potential for dissemination;
    publication(s), congresses, social media, media, etc.
  • User participation – an account must be given of user participation in the project from the idea to the dissemination phase and, if applicable, justification given as to why this is not relevant.