The purpose is to strengthen European research collaboration under Horizon Europe. Researchers from Norway may seek support for funding for short-term visits to France for the purpose of launching and developing new joint research projects.
Objectives
The objective of the Aurora mobility call is to increase researcher mobility between Norway and France.
Funding
A maximum of NOK 100 000 may be sought per project. Projects may extend over 1 or 2 consecutive calendar years.
The projects are funded jointly, therefore grant applications must be submitted to both countries to be eligible for review.
Norwegian applicants are recommended to check that the French project manager has submitted a grant application for a stay in Norway to the French AURORA program administration (Campus France).
The application submission deadline in France is the same as in Norway, 15 September 2021.
Who is eligible to apply?
Typically, scientific staff/ groups of researchers (normally 2–4 persons) will submit grant applications for funding for short-term stays in France.
Early career researchers (including doctoral and post-doctoral research fellows) must participate in the travel activities.
Who can participate in the project?
The organization must be listed as the Project Owner in the application form and must have authorized you to submit the grant application.
Requirements relating to the project manager
To qualify as the project manager, individuals must hold an approved doctorate or have obtained qualifications at the associate professorship level by the date of the application submission deadline.
What activities can receive funding?
Funding may be sought to cover travel and living expenses in France. Salary and purchase of equipment are not covered under the program. The following rates apply:
- Travel expenses and actual costs relating to hotel accommodation and per diem according to the government rates for travel abroad.
- Funding may be sought in a single grant application for multiple persons to participate in the same event. A maximum of NOK 20 000 may be sought per person per calendar year. The Research Council may award funding to cover up to 100% of approved project costs.
- The rates per diem may be reduced if funding is sought for longer stays/multiple project participants.
Funding scale per project: NOK 20 000-100 000
Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 800 000
Project duration: 12-24 months