* - Short version: Internal = NTNU or NTNU-related; External = others.
** - Internal projects might be eligible to a subsidy depending on the source of funding.

Long version:

The prices above are based on the total costs at the core facilities, we are obligated to use this pricing model from 1 January 2015. Total costs are calculated differently for internal (bidrag) and external (oppdrag) projects according to a national Research Infrastructure Resource (RIR) model. Before you apply for funding please check with your financial officer and the core facility on when and how to set up your budget according to the new pricing model. 

Application guidelines for funding internal projects:

Internal projects (bidragsprosjekter) are projects that are partially funded by an external organization and administrated at NTNU. Total cost must be made visible in applications for all internal projects that are funded by an external organization.

Application guidelines for funding external projects:

External projects (oppdragsprosjekter) are projects that are 100% funded by an external organization. The funder gains ownership of the results of the project. All cost must be accounted for in applications for these types of projects, including the rental costs of scientific equipment/infrastructure and other direct and indirect costs. It is not allowed to reduce these costs by putting in an own effort or by hiding costs in applications for external projects.