Young CAS Grant 2027–2029 in Norway: NOK 750,000 Research Grant for Early-Career Researchers

Overview

The Young CAS Grant is a collaborative initiative by the Centre for Advanced Study (CAS) at the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, in cooperation with the Young Academy of Norway, running from August 2027 to June 2029. The programme aims to help early-career researchers build leadership experience by designing and leading an international research project rather than an individual fellowship.

For the 2027–2029 cycle, CAS will select two projects. Selected Principal Investigators receive funding, office facilities in Oslo, accommodation support, and administrative assistance.

Benefits

Up to NOK 750,000 per selected project over the two-year period, divided into workshop funding and research-stay funding.
Up to NOK 250,000 for organising three intensive workshops.
Up to NOK 500,000 for a two-month residential research stay at CAS in Oslo.
Office facilities, seminar rooms, IT and library services, and nearby accommodation for non-Oslo resident fellows.

Eligibility

PhD: Applicants must have completed a PhD by the application deadline.
Age Limit: Applicants must be below 40 years of age at the application deadline, with possible extensions for statutory leaves, military service, or extended sick leave.
Employment: Applicants must hold a full-time academic position at one of CAS’s partner institutions at the application deadline and throughout the project period.
Institutional Support: Applications require a supporting letter from the head of the applicant's home department confirming salary continuation and release from other duties during project activities.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit all required documents in English as PDF files through the UNIFOR electronic application system. Required documentation includes a project description, project activity plan, list of proposed researchers, budget draft, ethical self-assessment, CV with publication list, and a letter of support from the home institution.

Deadline

The application deadline is 19 November 2026 at 23:59. Selection decisions are expected in February 2027.

Overview

For the 2027–2029 cycle, CAS will select two projects. Selected Principal Investigators receive funding, office facilities in Oslo, accommodation support, and administrative assistance.

Benefits

Up to NOK 750,000 per selected project over the two-year period, divided into workshop funding and research-stay funding.

Up to NOK 250,000 for organising three intensive workshops.

Up to NOK 500,000 for a two-month residential research stay at CAS in Oslo.

Office facilities, seminar rooms, IT and library services, and nearby accommodation for non-Oslo resident fellows.

Eligibility

PhD: Applicants must have completed a PhD by the application deadline.

Age Limit: Applicants must be below 40 years of age at the application deadline, with possible extensions for statutory leaves, military service, or extended sick leave.

Employment: Applicants must hold a full-time academic position at one of CAS’s partner institutions at the application deadline and throughout the project period.

Institutional Support: Applications require a supporting letter from the head of the applicant's home department confirming salary continuation and release from other duties during project activities.

How to Apply