Status
Closed for applications
Estimated to open in May 2026
Category
Within Iceland, Research
Type
Financing
Service provider
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.
Status
Closed for applications
Estimated to open in May 2026
Category
Within Iceland, Research
Type
Financing
Icelandic Research Fund Grants for Excellence
Closed for applications / Estimated to open in May 2026
Maximum length for grants of excellence is 36 months.
Maximum award is ISK 52,800,000.
Additional demands regarding experience with management of research projects are made for those managing projects in this category.
Who can apply?
Researchers, research groups and students in research-related advanced studies at Icelandic universities, and research centers and companies in Iceland.
How to apply
Submissions are made through the Rannís online application portal.
All applications and related files sent to the Icelandic Research Fund shall be in English, without exception.
Further information about the grant categories and other rules can be found in the Icelandic Research Fund handbook.
Service provider