For whom
Universities, institutions and companies that apply for grants to international research funds can apply for Preparatory grants. Priority is given to applications submitted to Horizon Europe, The EU Research and Innovation Program 2021-2027 and to jointly funded Nordic calls, such as NordForsk.
Grants are only paid to bank accounts of Icelandic institutions and legal entities and the applicant must hold a position at the accounting institution designated in the application.
Purpose
To support Icelandic legal entities in preparing for participation in applications to international funds and partnership programs, in which Iceland is a member.
Application deadline
The online application system for Preparatory grants is open 12 months a year.
Applications are made through my Rannís pages.
Objectives
To support the participation of Iceland universities, institutions and companies in applying to internation funds and partnership programs, in which Iceland is a member.
The Boards of The Icelandic Research Fund and The Icelandic Technology Fund provide the funding for Preparatory grants.
Types of grants
Travel grant
Travel grants cover basic airfare or on-land transport as will as per diem in accordance with the guidelines of the Government of Iceland on travel expenses for public employees.
Financial support for the involvement of Icelandic participants, in a grant application to international funds and partnerships.
Maximum grant amount is 500.000 ISK
Financial support for the involvement of Icelandic entities, as coordinator, in a grant application to international funds and partnerships.
Maximum grant amount is 1.000.000 ISK
It is possible to apply for only a Travel grant or only a Preparatory grant, or both a Preparatory grant and a Travel grant.
Eligible to apply are Icelandic individuals or entities specified as participants and/or coordinator on a grant application, which has been submitted to an international fund or partnership. In the case of more than one Icelandic participant in a project, the participant who is the main contact person with the project coordinator shall submit the Preparatory grant application.
Applying
Preparatory grant applications shall be submitted after a grant application has been submitted to an international fund or partnership.
All applications shall be submitted through the funds online submission system.
A copy of the application and confirmation of submission to an international fund or partnership must accompany the Preparatory application.
Distribution of allocation
No single institution can be allocated more than 10% of the fund´s total allocation capital. Schools within larger institutions, such as the University of Iceland, are defined as institutions. If the total amount applied of submitted applications exceed the fund´s capital, the distribution of grants between institutions is taken into account.
