Grants and opportunities
The grants plaza is a project in development and more options will be added. Its focus is on opportunities that are awarded through competition – rather than support that individuals or companies are legally entitled to.

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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
Icelandic Research Fund
The Icelandic Centre for Research
Icelandic Research Fund Doctoral student grant
Grants intended for doctoral students who apply in their own name but in consultation with their supervisors.
Estimated to open in May 2026
Within Iceland, Research
Nordplus
The Icelandic Centre for Research
Cooperation and development projects for schools
Nordplus Junior: Grants for preschools, primary schools and upper secondary schools for cooperation projects, development projects, pupil visits and teacher exchanges.
See description
International, Professional education, Education and teaching
Nordplus
The Icelandic Centre for Research
Cooperation and development projects in higher education
Nordplus for Higher Education: Networks of higher education institutions and their projects, e.g. student and staff exchanges.
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International, Professional education, Education and teaching
Nordplus
The Icelandic Centre for Research
Cooperation and development projects across educational levels
Nordplus Horizontal: Grants for collaborative projects and networks between education institutions at levels. Partners from at least three Nordic or Baltic countries required
See description
International, Education and teaching, Innovation