FRIPRO schedule spring 2026

Timeline for the FRIPRO application process at IMV, spring 2026.?

Who is involved in your application?

PI: “Principal Investigator” / Project Leader = you

Head of Department: Anja Nylund Hagen

Head of research: Yngvar Kjus

Research Advisor: Malene B?yum. Researchers affiliated with RITMO should contact RITMO's research adviser, Marit Johanne Furunes for funding applications

Feedback group: 2-3 academic staff from IMV + the research advisor

Schedule

The schedule below is intended for new applicants to the open-ended call. Apart from the common activities, the applicant sets up their own schedule (in coordination with the research advisor).?A project application takes 6-9 months to develop, keep that in mind when you are planning your own process.?

WhatResponsibleDeadline/Date
Express interest via web formPI15 January
Project workshopPILate March
Set up first budget draftPI, Research advisor, and controllerIndividual deadline for each PI?
Submit first draft to feedback groupPIIndividual deadline for each PI?
Feedback from readersFeedback groupApprox. 2 weeks after submission of draft?
Budget approval from DepartmentResearch advisorApprox. four weeks before planned submission
Submit second draft to feedback group and RAPIApprox. two weeks before planned submission (deadline to be confirmed)
Finalize budget (No budget changes after this)PI and Research advisorApprox. two weeks before planned submission (deadline to be confirmed)
Feedback and final approval on second draftLeadership and Research advisorApprox. one week before planned submission (deadline to be confirmed)
Finalize and submit proposalPIAfter you have received final approval/by ultimo June

Budgeting

The research adviser and project controller will help you set up, revise and finalize your budget. The project must start 8-18 months after your submit your application.

You do not need prior knowledge of project finances.

The research adviser will contact you to set up a meeting.

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Published Dec. 8, 2025 10:39 AM - Last modified Jan. 5, 2026 1:59 PM