Application form

Purpose

The purpose of 'Småforsk' is to ensure breadth in research and access to seed funding for researchers and research groups, in order to increase the total research activity at NHH.

The primary use of the funding is intended to cover expenses related to data collection in relation to the specific 'Småforsk' project, including technical administrative/research assistance and travel in connection to data collection. The funding should benefit researchers and research groups.

'Småforsk' is not intended to cover expenses related to computer equipment, materials and mobiles unless it is necessary for the implementation of the project. Also, expenses normally covered by NHH-Funds related to e.g., conferences and stay abroad, will not be covered by 'Småforsk'.

Requirements and criteria 

• Total amount for each application should be between NOK 15 000 and NOK 150 000, where 'Småforsk' funds cover up to 50 percent of the amount applied for. The rest should be funded by the Department.
• The funding is granted in January 2026 and must be used by the end of 2026. 
• Researchers with a permanent position and post docs/assistant professors at NHH are eligible to receive funding.
• The applications should be submitted to the Department (see contact person below). The departments should use ordinary operating funds, including annum, as matching fund, minimum 50 percent of the total costs.
• The applications must include a budget with a description for the use of project funding.

Matching funds: Departments should use ordinary operating funds, including annum, as own funding, minimum 50 percent of the total costs. External project funding should not be used as matching funds. Exceptions can be made if the external actor contributes directly with funding towards the 'Småforsk' project. Salaries or funding from NHH internal funds should not be used as matching fund.

The application

Please use the enclosed application form (see link above) and return it to the Department contact person by email. The deadline is 15 October 2025. The applications will be evaluated at the department, and you will receive a response directly from the department before the end of 2025.

For further information please contact the department contact person: 

• Department of Accounting, Auditing and Law: Maren Dale Raknes 
• Department of Business and Management Science: Charlotte Vårdal Rundhovde 
• Department of Economics: Maja Dame
• Department of Finance: Emma Evelyn Mwella - Mshomi
• Department of Professional and Intercultural Communication: Silje Grønner Stang
• Department of Strategy and Management: Hanne Kittelstad

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