Norway and Singapore Joint Maritime Research Call

Are you considering applying for the joint call between Norway and Singapore in maritime research? In this webinar, we will walk you through the requirements and guidelines for the call. The webinar is suitable for potential applicants at universities, university colleges, and research institutes. 

The call focuses on Green Shipping and aims to support research collaboration between Norwegian and Singaporean research communities. The projects must have clear research content and be relevant to industry. Projects that contribute directly to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport have the highest priority. 

What can the projects cover?

The call prioritizes research within:

1. Alternative fuels and energy infrastructure, with an emphasis on safety, bunkering, electrification, and shore power
2. Energy efficiency and emission reduction through improved vessel design, energy management, and digital models
3. Digitalization, autonomy, and green shipping corridors, including more efficient sailing, port calls, and data sharing in the transport chain

Proposals that address one or more of the described research challenges will be prioritized. Other challenges within Green Shipping may also be relevant.

Funding and participation

The Research Council of Norway has allocated NOK 20 million to Norwegian partners. The Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) has allocated SGD 2.7 million to partners in Singapore.

Only research organizations from Norway and Singapore that are registered as collaboration partners can receive funding. Other international research groups may participate with their own funding, but not as collaboration partners. Their activities and costs must be described in the project description, but kept outside the budget tables.

Industry partners are encouraged to participate, but must cover their own costs.