Åsgard: the invitation programme of French researchers to Norway

Clarisse Faria-Fortecoëf



The objective is to encourage scientific exchanges between France and Norway, to promote the emergence of cooperations in research and technology transfer, as well as to allow French and Norwegian researchers to develop their international networks. Call for applications : from September 15 to December 15, 2016.

The Scientific Office of the "Institut Français" in Norway in partnership with the Franco-Norwegian Foundation for scientific and technological research and industrial development, has launched its call for applications within the framework of the Franco-Norwegian programme, Åsgard.


This programme is open to all researchers, with emphasis on 35 to 45 years old.


Successful French applicants will be invited to spend a week in Norway during 2017 and will be able to meet with Norwegian partners, visit research centers and/or companies, learn about funding programs.

On the website of the Institut Français de Norvège you will find all useful information on Åsgard, such as the programme description or the 2016 laureate list.