Olav Thon Foundation is a large Norwegian foundation that combines long-term ownership of Thon Gruppen with substantial grantmaking in research, education, and public-benefit projects. Its giving is especially distinctive for its strong support of medicine, natural sciences, and student-involved research, alongside prizes that recognize top researchers and teaching excellence in Norway. It also funds community-benefit initiatives in Norway, including property/acquisition for public use and other local public-good projects.
Primarily large, structured grants and prizes, often tied to annual calls or nomination processes in the autumn. Research awards are typically multi-year and substantial, while public-benefit grants are reviewed twice yearly; some prestige prizes are invite-only or nomination-based rather than open applications.
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Check the program-specific deadline: public-benefit grants are accepted by 31 March and 30 September, while research calls and prize nominations often close around 15 October. Tailor proposals to Nordic collaboration, medical/natural science impact, and clear student involvement where relevant; note that some awards are invite-only or nomination-based.
Current and upcoming funding from Olav Thon Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applications for grants for Nordic research collaboration in medicine may only be made subsequent to announcement. The program is for Nordic research projects in medicine.
Deadline: Deadline for submission: September 15, 2026.
Who can apply: Support can be given to allmennyttige (public-benefit) purposes in Norway; not for political or religious purposes. See application page for details.
Deadline: Two deadlines per year: 31 March and 30 September. Applications accepted year-round.
Who can apply: Projects involving active student participation; project leaders typically affiliated with Norwegian higher education institutions. See specific calls for details.
Deadline: Past calls indicate deadlines tied to the foundation's annual call (e.g., mid-October deadlines such as 15 October).
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