Norec Grant for Work Exchange Cooperation

Check your eligibility for this grant

Information about our next deadline

Deadline: 15 February 2026 (for projects starting January 2027).

Norec supports global partnerships for sustainable development by funding work exchanges. The grant programme gives young professionals the chance to gain international experience and expertise about sustainable development. To qualify for this grant you need to have a partner in one of Norec’s partner countries.

The link below shows the previous Call for Proposals, with a deadline of 1 September 2025. That deadline has now passed; the next deadline is 15 February 2026. However, you may still find useful information there if you are preparing to apply in February. An updated Call for Proposals will be posted closer to the deadline.

If you have any questions, please send an email to norec@norec.no. Please mark the subject line “interested in Norec grant”.

Call for Proposals by 1 September 2025 (expired)

See recording of our information meeting about how to apply for our grant

 

The application process consists of two connected phases:

Phase 1: Concept Development

  • Applicants must apply together as a partnership.
  • Applicants send a short description of their project idea to Norec.
  • If approved, they will receive funding to meet in person and further develop their idea.
  • Norec will provide advice and training on working effectively with an international partner and planning a successful work exchange project.
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Phase 2: Project Implementation

  • After Phase 1, applicants can submit a full project application.
  • If approved, the partners will receive funding to carry out the work exchange project.
  • Norec will provide additional advice and training on working effectively with an international partner and running a successful work exchange project.
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Check your eligibility for this grant scheme

Norec has some absolute requirements that must be met to qualify for a grant. Click through the test to find out if a Norec exchange is for you.

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Timeline 2025 – 2026

  • 1 September 2025: Apply for Phase 1
  • 1 February 2026: Apply for Phase 2 (for those who have completed phase 1)
  • April 2026*: Approval or refusal of project application
  • August 2026*: If approved, start work exchange

Timeline 2026 – 2027

  • 15 February 2026: Apply for Phase 1
  • August 2026*: Apply for Phase 2 (for those who have completed phase 1)
  • October 2026*: Approval or refusal of project application
  • Januar 2027*: If approved, start work exchange

*More information about the exact application deadlines will be announced in an updated call for proposals closer to the deadline for submitting the concept development application.