Grants and opportunities
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34 opportunities found
EEA Norway Grants
The Icelandic Centre for Research
Project grants for international cooperation
Project grants for cooperation within the 15 EEA Grants beneficiary countries to strengthen collaboration and development.
See description
International, Culture and arts, Education and teaching, Research, Innovation, Environment, Professional education
Eyvör NCC-IS
The Icelandic Centre for Research
Eyvör NCC-IS Cybersecurity Grant
Grant for public organizations and to small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to strengthen cybersecurity and defenses against attacks.
Estimated to open in October 2026
Within Iceland, Innovation, Research
The Icelandic Sport Fund
The Icelandic Centre for Research
The Icelandic Sport Fund Project Grant
The Sport Fund awards grants to improve facilities for sports activities, to support outreach and educational projects, as well as research on various aspects of sports activities.
Estimated to open in August 2026
Within Iceland, Youth activities and sports
Sprotasjóður: The Icelandic innovation fund for schools
The Icelandic Centre for Research
Project grant from Sprotasjóður: The Icelandic innovation fund for schools
The fund supports development and innovation in school activities at the nursery, primary, and secondary school levels. Schools can apply, or others in collaboration with schools
Deadline was 02. February 2026
25.11.2025 - 02.02.2026
Within Iceland, Education and teaching
Icelandic Research Fund
The Icelandic Centre for Research
Icelandic Research Fund Grants for Excellence
For research groups with wide-ranging projects likely to lead Icelandic research to the top level internationally.
Estimated to open in May 2026
Within Iceland, Research
Icelandic Research Fund
The Icelandic Centre for Research
Icelandic Research Fund Startup grants
The Startup grants aims to enable outstanding young scientists to establish independent research at Icelandic universities or research institutions.
Estimated to open in May 2026
Within Iceland, Research
Icelandic Research Fund
The Icelandic Centre for Research
Icelandic Research Fund Postdoctoral grants
The grants are intended to support the career development of young scientists within the research community.
Estimated to open in May 2026
Within Iceland, Research
Icelandic Research Fund
The Icelandic Centre for Research
Icelandic Research Fund Project Grant
Supports research across science and humanities. Applications are strengthened by training young scientists through participation of postgraduate or postdoctoral researchers.
Estimated to open in May 2026
Within Iceland, Research