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Research Programme on Sickness Absence, Work and Health (SYKEFRAVAER)
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Open-ended Support for Events for dissemination activities within sickness absence research Choose
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Objectives:

The Research Programme on Sickness Absence, Work and Health (SYKEFRAVAER) is a continuation of the Programme on Sickness Absence Research and Exclusion from Working Life. Research on sickness absence and exclusion from working life will be continued during the new programme period. In addition, research on the working environment and health in the workplace as independent thematic areas will be strengthened, as will research revolving around prevention perspectives as well as on older employees and working life.

The overall objective of the programme is to create conditions that promote a satisfactory working environment and good working health, as well as a high level of participation in the labour market by obtaining research-based knowledge about:

  • Sickness absence, disability, withdrawal from the labour market and exclusion from working life;
  • The interaction between work, the working environment and working health;
  • Effective instruments for preventing and reducing sickness absence, disability and work-related illness and for promoting a satisfactory working environment and good health in the workplace.

These objectives will be achieved through high-quality research activities. The programme will also work to create a framework to promote research-based teaching.

This programme/activity normally accepts grant applications from:

Norwegian universities and university colleges, independent research institutes, and other publicly funded research groups.

Duration:

2007-2016

Overall budget:

Approximately NOK 310 million.

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