Research funding from Det Norske Veritas Foundation

Stiftelsen Det Norske Veritas is a freestanding, autonomous and independent foundation whose purpose is to safeguard life, property and the environment. This purpose is fulfilled primarily through the ownership of the DNV Group AS.

From 2026, the Foundation will further contribute to this purpose by funding basic scientific research in the order of 50 – 100 million NOK per year.

In an era of waning confidence in science, providing trust has never been more relevant or necessary.

By supporting basic scientific research, the Foundation aims to strengthen the knowledge ecosystem that safeguards life, property and the environment.

Who can apply for funding?

We welcome researchers and universities working on high quality basic scientific research to apply for funding.

The initial focus will be to support the following research areas:

  • Autonomous systems: Basic research to understand risks and uncertainties to ensure that autonomous systems can operate safely, reliably and ethically.
  • Critical raw materials: Basic research on strategic raw materials, related to discovery, extraction and processing, as well as the development of new alternatives and circular solutions.
  • Societal risks: Basic research on how climate hazards and growing digital dependence increase climate risk for critical infrastructure, and what this means for its reliability, availability, safety, and security.

We are also seeking subject matter experts to expand our understanding of where research is most needed on these topics.

Upcoming call for applications

More information on call texts, including details on eligibility, scope, budget, evaluation criteria and application procedures, will be published here by the end of March 2026.

Eligible applicants are universities in:

  • Norway
  • Sweden
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • Iceland

Researchers are invited to register to receive updates on the progress and announcements related to the research funding.

We look forward to sharing more information with you by the end of March 2026.

We are also seeking subject matter experts to expand our understanding of where research is most needed on these topics. If you want to contribute, please check ‘I am a subject matter expert’ below.