Welcome to CAS

— A centre for excellent,

curiosity-driven research

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The Centre for Advanced Study (CAS) at The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters is an independent research foundation. Our primary objective is to further excellent blue-sky research. We support established scholars through our CAS Research Grant, and talented young scholars through our Young CAS Grant. Our residential fellowships provide optimal facilities and uninterrupted time for research. Additionally, we offer CAS Alumni Fellowships to former recipients of CAS grants.

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CAS Research Grant

Established scholars can apply for a CAS Research Grant and receive funding for a one-year stay at the Centre together with their handpicked team of internationally renowned researchers. Each group will receive a grant of up to NOK 3.2 million, as well as office spaces and administrative support.

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All faculty members who hold permanent, full-time, tenured academic positions at CAS’ partner institutions can apply.

 

The application deadline has expired. Next call will be announced June 2025.

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Young CAS Grant

Forskere tidlig karrieren kan søke Young CAS Grant for å etablere en forskningsgruppe og få verdifull erfaring fra å organisere flere workshops og et to-måneders forskningsopphold ved senteret. Hvert prosjekt vil motta et tilskudd på 750 000 kroner, samt kontorplasser og administrativ støtte.

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Scholars under the age of 40 who have completed a PhD and are employed in full-time positions at one of our partner institutions can apply.

 

Application deadline: 21 May 2025
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