Call for proposals 2026

We invite applications for the programme Marine Research in the North Atlantic Ocean - MARiNAO. The programme is funded by the Danish Government to encourage collaborative research between Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Denmark.

The call invites proposals addressing marine processes and ecosystems in the North Atlantic Ocean, with particular emphasis on the Greenland-Iceland-Faroe-Scotland Ridge, the subpolar gyre and the Nordic Seas.

The Arctic and North Atlantic are undergoing rapid climate change, with far-reaching consequences for ocean circulation, marine ecosystems, biodiversity, fisheries, coastal communities, and other ocean-dependent industries. There is therefore a strong need for research that improves our understanding of climate-driven changes in the North Atlantic and their implications for the marine ecosystems.

The North Atlantic is a shared environment that connects Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and Denmark, creating both common research interests and opportunities to combine complementary expertise, observations, infrastructure, and knowledge. The call therefore seeks collaborative projects that strengthen scientific cooperation between these countries and generate added value through joint research.

The total budget for this call is up to 15 million DKK.* The maximum amount of funding available per project is 5 million DKK. The aim is to fund three projects. 

The Call for applications with requirements and guidelines are available here:
MARiNAO Research call text 2026
Terms of Reference 2026
Application Guidelines 2026 

Applications are to be submitted via the application portal. 

The final submission date is 17th March 2027 at 12:00 Faroese time (GMT).

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*The funding for this call is available under the condition that the Finance Act 2027 will be passed by the Danish Parliament.