CAS hosts research groups engaging in research within and across the following fields: Natural sciences/Medicine/Mathematics
Each project receives a grant of around NOK 3.2 million.
Applicant: Faculty members who hold permanent, full-time, tenured academic positions at UiO are eligible to apply. The applicant will function as PI and will assemble and lead the research group at CAS.
There are no laboratory facilities at CAS, however, projects involving laboratory work, field work and data collection are welcome to apply to develop the theoretical aspects of their research. Laboratory work, field work and data collection must take place either before the stay at CAS or at another suitable place during the stay as long as the residential requirements for the PIs are met.
The funds can cover:
• Teaching replacement costs for scholars not employed by CAS’ partner institutions who cannot take sabbatical leave. (CAS does not pay overhead, but it is possible to cover an administration fee)
• Conferences, seminars and workshops organized as part of the group’s accomplishments during the stay at CAS.
• Travel and accommodation expenses for visiting fellows.
• Visits from prominent scholars for internal seminars.
• Other expenses, which may include social expenses, special equipment and supplies.
How to apply:
Applicants for the academic year of 2028/2029 must submit a complete application through the application portal UNIFOR. Templates are available in the application portal. All documents must be written in English and submitted as PDF files.