Key elements of HFSP’s mission
The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) is a unique program that supports innovative basic research into fundamental biological problems with emphasis placed on novel and interdisciplinary approaches that involve scientific exchanges across national and disciplinary boundaries.
Awards are made to international (preferably intercontinental) teams of 2 to 4 members. HFSP encourages projects that are at the frontiers of knowledge and therefore entail risk.
What will be funded?
- $300,000 per year for a team of 2;
- $400,000 for a team of 3;
- $500,000 per year for a team of 4 or more.
These figures represent the amount awarded to the whole team per year for a period of 3 years.
The funds provided by the HFSP are not intended to replace or supplement current domestic programs nor to provide basic institutional infrastructure. They are to be used specifically to support new international collaborative programs. However, if additional scientific equipment is essential in order to perform the joint collaborative research, this can be purchased using the grant funds. Additional scientific personnel must also be part of the new collaborative element. No more than 10% of the direct costs of the award, at each research institution, may be used for indirect costs.
Who can apply?
The Principal Applicant of the international team must be located in one of the HFSPO member countries. Co-Applicants can be located in any country. See the HFSP website for a list over member countries. Norway is in the process of joining as full member at the beginning of 2023 and hence the call is fully applicable to them as full members.
There are two types of Grants:
- Young Investigators' Grants are awarded to teams of researchers, all of whom are within the first five years after obtaining an independent laboratory (e.g. Assistant Professor, Lecturer or equivalent).
- Program Grants are awarded to teams of independent researchers at any stage of their careers. The research team is expected to develop new lines of research through the collaboration. Applications including independent investigators early in their careers are encouraged.
How to apply
You must register and obtain a reference number via the website by 19 March, 2024.
Deadline for submission: 28 March, 2023.
Information webinar with more details
The Research Council of Norway organizes an information webinar for interested applicants on 12 February from 10:00 – 11:15. Read more and register here.