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Nomination of candidates:

Who deserves the Research Council's awards for 2009?

The Norwegian research community is invited to nominate candiates for the Award for Outstanding Research (Møbius Prize) and the Award for Excellence in Communication of Science.

Nominations will be accepted from institutions as well as individuals.

The Award for Outstanding Research (Møbius Prize)

In 2008, Professor Anne-Lise Børresen-Dale from Rikshospitalet University Hospital received the Award for Outstanding Research, together with Professor Sverre Håkon Bagge from the Centre for Medieval Studies in Bergen (one of Norway's Centres of Excellence). Photo: Arne Langleite In 2008, Professor Anne-Lise The Research Council's Award for Outstanding Research rewards excellence in research, nationally as well as internationally. The award is granted on the basis of documented results, and is intended to encourage further research activity. It may be conferred within any subject field and discipline.
The award may be granted to individuals or groups, including interdisciplinary research cooperation groups. Award-winners receive the sum of NOK 1 000 000 and the Møbius statuette, designed by sculptor Åse Texmon Rygh.

The Award for Excellence in Communication of Science

The Research Council's Award for Excellence in Communication of Science is given to a researcher who has demonstrated outstanding ability and innovation in communicating the results of his or her research. The award may also be granted in connection with exemplary efforts to promote Norwegian research or knowledge about the significance of research to society.

The award is intended to reward the use of original, creative communication measures, and the initiative must be directed toward the general public. The award may be granted for all types of dissemination through all types of media, and for activities that have taken place over time or as a specific effort. It comprises a cash prize of NOK 200 000, and may be conferred for communication in connection with ongoing or completed research activity.

Nomination deadline: 21 August

The nominations must be thoroughly explained and well documented. They must be submitted in hard copy through the postal service to the Research Council no later than 21 August 2009.

The awards for 2009 will be presented during the Research Council's annual Evening of Excellence event on 14 October 2009 in Oslo Concert Hall.

Written by:
Else Lie. Translation: Connie Stultz/Carol B. Eckmann
Published:
 22.06.2009
Last updated:
08.07.2009

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