Energy research fund

Applications are invited for research grants in the fields of environmental and energy affairs, including research on environmental impacts, energy transitions, and climate matters. A connection or relevance to the Icelandic environment strengthens the application.

All information about the Energy Research Fund can be found below.
The application deadline is Monday, January 13, 2025.

Grants for research projects

Application form (Icelandic)

The Landsvirkjun Energy Research Fund’s Board accepts applications at the beginning of each calendar year.

The next application deadline is Monday, January 13th, 2025.

The Energy Research Fund’s goal is to strengthen research in the fields of environmental and energy affairs. Its goal is to award grants for research projects conducted by universities, institutions, companies and individuals. A further objective of the fund is to make Landsvirkjun's monetary contributions to research more efficient and transparent, and to ensure that the studies supported by the fund comply with Landsvirkjun's climate and environmental policies.

Applications are only invited for project grants in Category B, as specified in the fund's allocation rules. Master's or doctoral students have the opportunity to apply for project grants in collaboration with their supervisors. Grants are generally awarded for no more than half of the cost incurred and are awarded for the cost related to the work of experts, the participation of master's and doctoral students, and other expenses.

Applications

Application form (Icelandic)

In this years allocation, about ISK 70 million is available for research projects in the field of environmental and energy issues.

The application deadline is Monday, January 13, 2025.

A confirmation email is sent upon receipt of applications. All applicants will be answered and all application material will be kept confidential.

Further inquiries can be sent to orkurannsoknasjodur@landsvirkjun.is