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SkatteFUNN reaches new heights
The Government has announced that it will increase allocations to the industry-oriented tax-deduction SkatteFUNN scheme by roughly NOK 100 million in 2014.
Published: 16.05.2013 -
Outcomes for all applications now in one place
The results of the application processing for all Research Council of Norway programmes and activities have now been consolidated on a designated website page. The list of approved grants for each programme will be published as soon as the assessment process has been concluded.
Published: 16.05.2013 -
New funding opportunity for international educational and research cooperation
The Research Council of Norway and the Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education (SIU) are joining forces to create better links between bilateral research cooperation and cooperation in education.
Published: 08.05.2013 -
NOK 527 million for independent projects
The funding scheme for independent projects (FRIPRO) has issued a call for proposals with a deadline of 29 May. New elements in the application review process include a separate criterion for assessing boldness in thinking and scientific renewal in grant proposals, interviews with project managers of Young Research Talent projects, and a new approach to proposals for interdisciplinary projects.
Published: 06.05.2013 -
Important analysis of Norwegian welfare research
In 2011, just over NOK 1.1 billion was spent on Norwegian welfare research, corresponding to five per cent of R&D expenditures in the higher education sector.
Published: 30.04.2013 -
Conception of landscape shaped today’s transport routes
In the 1800s the natural landscape began to be seen as beautiful as opposed to primitive, wild and inaccessible. Researchers have shown how this changing public perception played a major role in the development of new travel routes in Norway.
Published: 29.04.2013 -
Learning platform uses quiz concept
Can university students, schoolchildren and employees play their way to knowledge? Can computerised games help to reverse worrisome school drop-out rates? Yes, say the researchers behind the Norwegian-developed Kahoot! learning platform.
Published: 26.04.2013 -
Educational research programmes to merge
The Research Council of Norway is combining its two educational research programmes: the Programme for Practice-based Educational Research (PRAKUT) and the Programme for Norwegian Educational Research towards 2020 (UTDANNING2020).
Published: 26.04.2013 -
Research Council to provide secretariat for HelseOmsorg21 process
HelseOmsorg21 (Health and Care21) will be a strategy process as well as a forum for top leadership in the health and care services field.
Published: 24.04.2013 -
Social-science perspective on Norwegian petroleum activities
The new Programme on Social Science Research related to the Petroleum Sector (PETROSAM 2) will enhance research-based knowledge about Norway as a petroleum-producing nation and stakeholder in the petroleum sector.
Published: 24.04.2013 -
Research cooperation agreement between Japan and Norway turns 10
Science for the benefit of global challenges, nanotechnology and the internationalisation of research will be part of the focus during Norway-Japan Science Week in Tokyo on 27–31 May, where the tenth anniversary of the agreement on research cooperation between Japan and Norway will be celebrated.
Published: 18.04.2013 -
Concerns that methadone children may have problems at school
Children prenatally exposed to methadone or Subutex (buprenorphine) are prone to developing cognitive difficulties. According to one researcher, these children still need close follow-up after they begin school.
Published: 16.04.2013 -
Revised assessment criterion for Young Research Talent
The Research Council of Norway has decided that all applicants who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis less than eight years before the date of the submission deadline may submit grant proposals under the category Young Research Talent of the FRIPRO funding scheme for independent projects.
Published: 16.04.2013 -
Big push to further climate research
NOK 333 million in funding was announced for the 10 April 2013 application deadline. Nearly half of this amount was earmarked for research on climate systems
Published: 15.04.2013 -
Positive to long-term research plan
The new Government white paper (“Long-term perspectives – knowledge provides opportunity”) provides a sound basis for further developing the Norwegian research and innovation system, according to the Research Council of Norway.
Published: 15.04.2013 -
Same gene variant promotes pain in women, suppresses pain in men
More women than men develop chronic low back pain and sciatica. The explanation may lie with a gene variant that plays into the body’s pain regulation.
Published: 11.04.2013 -
Cancer cells disguised as stem cells gain extra resistance
Why are certain cancer cells so resistant? The answer may be that they have either retained or acquired attributes normally found in stem cells.
Published: 26.03.2013 -
Young research talent in focus under the FRIPRO scheme
Researchers aged 39 or younger who defended their doctoral thesis 2–8 years ago and who are currently conducting independent research of high scientific quality may apply for funding under the new category “Young Research Talent”.
Published: 22.03.2013 -
Next application deadline: 29 May 2013
Are you planning to submit a grant proposal to the Research Council for the 29 May deadline? Follow our advice on how to avoid any last-minute glitches.
Published: 21.03.2013 -
Higher earners have easier time understanding pensions
People who have higher incomes devote more attention to understanding the pension rules. The information published by the public authorities is designed for too narrow a target group.
Published: 20.03.2013 -
New space research centre now open
The Birkeland Centre for Space Science at the University of Bergen officially opened on 7 March, as the first of 13 new Norwegian Centres of Excellence (SFF) to be launched this year.
Published: 19.03.2013 -
Natural disasters – is your municipality vulnerable?
How vulnerable are municipalities to adverse effects from flooding, strong winds, avalanches, land or mudslides or other natural disasters? In Norway, researchers have developed an interactive map displaying physical and social vulnerability throughout the country.
Published: 19.03.2013 -
On the trail of ski research
This winter, the Norwegian ski manufacturer Madshus unveiled a new pair of trailblazing skis. The innovation comes as the result of highly targeted research and development efforts.
Published: 13.03.2013 -
Outcomes for all applications now in one place
The results of the application processing for all Research Council of Norway programmes and activities have now been consolidated on a designated website page. The list of approved grants for each programme will be published as soon as the assessment process has been concluded.
Published: 13.03.2013 -
White paper on research with a long-term perspective
On 8 March 2013 the Norwegian Government presented its new white paper on research Lange linjer – kunnskap gir muligheter (“Long-term perspectives – knowledge provides opportunity”).
Published: 11.03.2013 -
Folic acid lowers risk of autism
Women who take a vitamin B9 supplement (folic acid) during the beginning weeks of their pregnancy can cut the risk of having a child with autism in half. But the supplement has no effect if it is started more than 8 weeks into the pregnancy.
Published: 11.03.2013 -
Research Council funding to encourage more women in research management
The Research Council of Norway is announcing the first call for proposals under its new Initiative on Gender Balance in Senior Positions and Research Management (BALANSE). The objective of the initiative is to ensure greater recruitment of women to top-level positions in academia and research management.
Published: 08.03.2013 -
When bone-eating cells gain the upper hand
Advanced osteoporosis is often the most severe sequela, or resulting condition, of plasma cell cancer (multiple myeloma). Abnormally functioning stem cells are a key causal factor.
Published: 07.03.2013 -
On the ski trail of success or failure
The glide of a pair of skis is not something to be taken lightly when going for World Championship or Olympic gold. The physical structure on the base of skis is tailored to each venue.
Published: 04.03.2013 -
Women who over-imbibe pose greatest risk to marriage
A high level of alcohol consumption increases the risk of divorce. However, research shows that if both partners are heavy drinkers it may actually protect the marriage.
Published: 04.03.2013
