Call for proposals

Call for Proposals 2026

The NKS invites proposals for activities to be partially supported (up to 50% of total cost) in 2026 from an expected budget of 3 million DKK. No specific priorities have been identified with this call, but proposals must address at least one of the research areas as described in the NKS-B part of the NKS framework document. Information regarding the NKS framework as well as instructions for applicants and application forms can be found via the links below. Please take the time to read the instructions to applicants carefully so it is clear to you what is expected from applicants by NKS in terms of information to be provided in the application form and the reporting of output from the activity.

Please note that we have two different proposal forms: one for application for new activities, and one for application for continuation of running activities. For any additional information please contact the NKS-B Programme Manager Kasper Andersson.

NKS framework programme

Handbook_for_applicants

Instructions on use of proposal form

Proposal form for new activities:

 nksb_proposal_form_new_act_1_2026.doc (851 KB)

Proposal form for continuation of activities:

 nksb_proposal_form_cont_act_1_2026.doc (854.5 KB)

Also this year: a project idea bank from the Swedish industry to inspire proposals (click here)

For further information on possible NKS-B proposal plans following the Vattenfall workshop in May 2025, you are welcome to contact Mikael Meister, Vattenfall (mikael.meister@vattenfall.com).

The time frame for the submission, evaluation and commencement of activities will be as follows:

1st September 2025
Call for Proposals is announced.

15th October 2025
Deadline for sending in proposals for activities.

Early January 2026

NKS Board meeting decides the NKS-B activity funding for 2026 based on the assessments of the evaluators and the proposal of the Programme Manager. Successful applicants will be contacted immediately after the decision of the NKS Board.

Nota bene: All fundings by NKS include possible VAT