Who Can Receive Funding?
Trond Mohn Research Foundation (TMF) gives grants towards research.
Norwegian universities and university hospitals can receive grants from this foundation. Applications from other institutions, organisations or individuals are not considered.
The foundation invites universities and university hospitals to apply, either through calls for proposals or by direct invitation.
News
15. April 2026
TMF Starting grant winners receive prestigious leadership training
The three-day EMBO lab leadership course gave current and former TMF Starting Grant winners the chance to learn and reflect about academic leadership.
13. April 2026
Quantum UiB – Bergen Centre for Quantum Technology
The University of Bergen is establishing a new centre for quantum research in Bergen. The centre will be funded by the University of Bergen and the Trond Mohn Research Foundation, with a total budget of 80 million kroner over five years.
1. April 2026
Kick-off for the proton project SUMMIT
Project manager Camilla Stokkevåg emphasized the necessity of interdisciplinary collaborations to take important scientific steps in proton research during the opening of the proton project SUMMIT on March 24.Focus Areas
Competence
Trond Mohn Research Foundation supports competence building measures at UiB and HUS.
Thematic initiatives
The Foundation contributes to a range of thematic research initiatives e.g. artificial intelligence and medical research.
The Tromsø cooperation
Since 2023 TMF has strengthened the cooperation with Tromsø research foundation and UiT.
TMF in numbers as of 31.12.2025
Million NOK in the capital base
3217
Million NOK awarded so far
2.112
Projects supported so far
238
Starting Grant holders
56
