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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.

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International, Culture and arts, Education and teaching, Research, Innovation, Environment, Professional education

Open for applications

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

Closed for applications

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

Closed for applications

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

Closed for applications

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

Closed for applications

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

Closed for applications

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

Closed for applications

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

Closed for applications
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