Funding Opportunity for Agricultural and Food Researchers 2026

📖 About the Opportunity

Nordic Agri Research (NKJ) has launched an open call to support networking activities aimed at strengthening collaboration across Nordic countries in agriculture and food research. This initiative encourages transdisciplinary approaches, bridging research and practice, and increasing participation in European initiatives such as Horizon Europe.

💡 Benefits

• Maximum Grant: 300,000 SEK per network.
• Coverage: Up to 50% of the total project budget.
• Project Duration: April 2026 – March 2028.
• Co-financing: At least 50% required.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be research institutions from at least three Nordic countries.
• Networks must include PhD students and young researchers.
• Gender balance is required: minimum 40% of each gender among participants.
• Stakeholders can contribute knowledge but cannot be main applicants.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 31 January 2026.
• To apply, visit the NKJ Funding Opportunity Application Portal.
• Download the Application Form.

🌟 Key Details

• Sponsor Organisation: Nordic Agri Research (NKJ).
• Focus Areas: Agriculture and food research, transdisciplinary collaboration, and participation in European initiatives.

For more information, visit the NKJ Official Website.

• Maximum grant: 300,000 SEK per network.
• Coverage: Up to 50% of total project budget.
• Project duration: April 2026 – March 2028.
• Co-financing of at least 50% required.