For information about the new open-ended FRIPRO application procedure, see RCN Applications 2023.
Who is involved in your application?
PI: “Principal Investigator” / Project Leader = you
Head of RITMO: Alexander Refsum Jensenius
Research Advisor: Marit Johanne Furunes
Feedback group: 2-3 people from the PI group at RITMO + the research advisor
Schedule
The schedule below is intended for new applicants to the open-ended call. The schedule is preliminary and will change. A project application takes at least 9 months to develop, keep that in mind when you are planning your own process. The next opportunity to express interest and pitch will be in January 2025.
| What | Responsible | Deadline/Date |
|---|---|---|
| RCN information about FRIPRO webinar | RCN | See recording |
| PI | 26 August | |
|
Pitch to the leadership and PI group (for new projects and external applicants) |
PI | |
|
Food&Pitch (to the whole centre) |
PI | |
| Project workshop | PI | |
| Set up first budget draft | PI, Research advisor, and controller | Individual deadline for each PI |
| Submit first draft to feedback group | PI | Individual deadline for each PI |
| Feedback from readers | Feedback group | 3-4 weeks after submission of draft |
| Budget approval from Departments | Research advisor | Four weeks before planned submission |
| Submit second draft to leadership and RA | PI | Two weeks before planned submission |
| Finalize budget (No budget changes after this) | PI and Research advisor | Two weeks before planned submission |
| Feedback and final approval on second draft | Leadership and Research advisor | One week before planned submission |
| Finalize and submit proposal | PI | After you have received final approval |
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.
Feedback from cluster leader
The leader of the cluster to which your proposal belongs thematically will review your proposal.
They will provide feedback on thematic relevance, feasibility and use of labs. You may be required to make changes to your proposal.
Changes required by the cluster leader must be made. Proposals with little thematic relevance and/or low feasibility will not receive final approval, and consequently will not be sent.
Tips and tricks
The Research Council’s tips for writing your application