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Seed grain for research collaboration

In order to strengthen the research collaboration between the businesses in the Diakonhjemmet family, a total of NOK 200,000 is highlighted in seed grain. Diakonhjemmet Hospital, VID Scientific College, Diakonova vocational school and Diakonhjemmet care are included in the scheme.

Funds for one of these activities can be applied for:

  • Organization of workshop, seminar or similar with goals for a joint application for external funding of research
  • Organization of workshop, seminar or similar with goals of one or more joint scientific publications
  • Specific research projects


Up to NOK 100,000 per activity/project can be applied for.

  • All activities must be aimed at research in health and/or care
  • At least two of the above businesses must be included in the application 
  • The funds must be used during 2026, with start -up in 2025.
  • The project manager must have his main position at one of the businesses


Relations can be applied for fixed assets and/or salaries (free purchases). The seed remedies do not cover overhead. Applicants follow their own internal costs for budgeting costs.

The application should briefly explain the activity for seed grain (max 400 words).

Go to the application form

Application deadline is September 1, 2025

The applications will be processed by the working group for the scheme. This consists of head of research at Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Pro -Rector for Research at VID, dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at VID and Director of the Director at Diakonhjemmet Care.

Questions related to the scheme can be addressed to senior advisor at VID, This email address is protected from programs that collect email addresses. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or representative (s) from the working group from your business.