The role of RCN
The Research Council of Norway (RCN) is the Donor Programme Partner for the bilateral research programmes under the EEA agreement. The RCN task will be to facilitate contacts and information flow between Norwegian researchers and the Programme Operators.
The RCN is the national funding agency for research in Norway. It also plays a key role as an adviser on research policy to the government. The RCN is responsible for the entire spectrum of research activities ranging from fundamental research to innovation. The RCN plays an important role in Norways international research co-operation, and is the body responsible for implementing bilateral and multinational research co-operation agreements.
Through the EEA Agreement Norway participates as a full partner in the EUs Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development. As the Norwegian co-ordinating body for 7FP co-operation, as well as for Eureka and COST, the RCN plays a significant role in strengthening Norways ties with the European research community.
The RCN is therefore a natural contact point for anyone wishing to explore the possibilities of co-operating with Norwegian partners.
- Published:
- 20.06.2012
