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Making climate taxes more palatable
A majority of Norwegians would accept increased climate taxes – if the taxes are understood as targeting specific environmental purposes. Earmarking of the revenues could help to gain public acceptance for such taxes.
Published: 02.11.2012 -
Research Council recognises excellence in research, communication and innovation
The Research Council of Norway’s awards for outstanding research, communication and innovation were recently presented at the Council’s annual Evening of Excellence.
Published: 21.09.2012 -
More research on societal security
The Research Council of Norway has appointed a committee to undertake the planning of a new research programme on societal security. Their work will be based, among other things, on the report of the 22 July Commission appointed by the Government to probe the handling of the terrorist attacks on Oslo and Utøya on 22 July of last year.
Published: 30.08.2012 -
New programme on societal security in the works
The Research Council of Norway is in the process of establishing a new research programme on societal security. The mandate for the work programme committee has now been drawn up.
Published: 03.08.2012 -
Researchers solve historical mystery
Norwegian archaeologists have solved one of the great puzzles of the Roman Empire: Why was the vibrant city of Palmyra located in the middle of the Syrian Desert?
Published: 14.06.2012 -
Rethinking societal security a must
When crises arise, society is forced to think of new ways to ensure its security, says political scientist and professor Per Lægreid. The Norwegian model of governance poses certain obstacles to the national coordination of emergency preparedness measures.
Published: 21.03.2012 -
How does culture shape society?
The Research Council’s new Programme for Cultural Conditions Underlying Social Change (SAMKUL) has announced funding of NOK 100 million for research in all of the programme’s thematic priority areas.
Published: 07.03.2012 -
National Science Week 2012: focused on society
National Science Week 2012, which will take place in September, will be focused around “Society” as its overall theme. The festival will seek to shed light on the human condition – on people’s lives as individual people, as members of groups and in relation to the world at large.
Published: 08.02.2012 -
The RCN Innovation Strategy in English
An English version of the Innovation Strategy for the Research Council of Norway has now been published. The strategy was adopted in October.
Published: 15.12.2011 -
Norwegian ash camera in new passenger planes
The ash cloud resulting from the 2010 eruption of Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland is estimated to have cost Europe NOK 50 billion. When at some point in the future her big sister Katla volcano erupts, airlines may be much better prepared. In summer 2012, the fourth-largest airline in the world – easyJet – will begin using a new Norwegian gadget.
Published: 08.12.2011 -
Research on living with climate change
As the climate changes, individuals and society at large must learn to adapt. The Research Council of Norway is stepping up the level of activity in climate research as part of the effort to better cope with coming climate change, both nationally and globally.
Published: 28.11.2011 -
Minimising chemical pollution from airport de-icing
In the future, winter temperatures in countries with a typically cold climate may be rising, meaning more frequent conditions near the 0°C point. One of the impacts could be a greater need to de-ice airplanes. Norwegian researchers have studied the potential ramifications of increased use of the chemicals involved.
Published: 17.10.2011 -
More applications for SFF status than ever before
A record-breaking 139 applications for SFF status were received under this spring’s funding round for the Norwegian Centres of Excellence (SFF) scheme.
Published: 30.06.2011 -
Optimising humanitarian response
What prevents help from arriving when disaster strikes? The objective of the innovation project Contribute is to optimise humanitarian response efforts, improve use of resources and develop a new business concept.
Published: 12.04.2011 -
Clear roads all the way to Sydney
Small-town company became world-class technology developer and outcompeted the USA thanks to the Norwegian Public Roads Administration who took a chance on local talent.
Published: 12.04.2011 -
New application types and assessment criteria
The Research Council has reviewed and improved its range of standardised application types. The criteria for assessment of grant applications have also been adjusted and more clearly defined.
Published: 19.01.2011 -
Revisions to the R&D contract documents 2011
Only a few revisions have been made to the contract documents, and the procedures for sending out and returning contract documents remain the same as in 2010. The most important changes in the 2011 documents are as follows:
Published: 04.01.2011 -
Don’t forget the application deadline 13 April!
Remember application deadline 13 April Where do I find calls for proposals? To see which programmes have active calls for proposals, see English calls . Please notice: Some calls for proposals may appear only in a Norwegian version - see Norwegian calls . The application submission deadline is 13
Published: 22.11.2010 -
Research review and Russia on the agenda
The results of a recently-concluded survey of national research on the Northern Areas will be presented in Tromsø on 10–12 November at the Research Council’s Arctic and Northern Areas Conference 2010.
Published: 15.10.2010 -
Research allocated less than expected
“When the Government decides not to invest more in research than it does in the proposed budget for 2011, it means lost opportunities for Norway,” says Arvid Hallén, Director General of the Research Council of Norway.
Published: 05.10.2010 -
European database cooperation to be stationed in Bergen
Norwegian Social Science Data Services AS (NSD)in Bergen has been chosen as host to the vast database cooperation project Council of European Social Science Data Archives (CESSDA RI).
Published: 05.10.2010 -
More funding for the tools of research
In the course of the past two years, the Research Council has issued funding announcements totalling NOK 900 million for new research equipment. Funding is available for investments ranging from infrastructure worth millions to expenses for operation of less-costly equipment.
Published: 23.09.2010 -
Economic differences between rich and poor countries shrinking
Are the world’s poor better off now than 30 years ago? The answer has varied with the method of calculation used. But now, “Poverty, prices and international inequality”, a project carried out at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), has concluded that since 1980, the disparity between rich and poor countries has indeed been diminishing.
Published: 09.09.2010 -
Tantalising food for thought
The Research Council welcomes you to its annual Evening of Excellence event in Oslo Concert Hall on Tuesday, 28 September, at 6:00 pm.
Published: 02.09.2010 -
Follow the Research Council on Twitter
The Research Council has set up a Twitter account for its English-language news information.
Published: 30.08.2010 -
Yes to international research collaboration
Norwegians are generally more in favour of European research collaboration than most EU nationals. They also come out on top as regards their attitude to collaboration with the research community in other countries.
Published: 19.08.2010 -
Norwegians believe in research
Norwegians rank tops in Europe when it comes to their faith in science and technology as means to a healthier, easier and more comfortable life.
Published: 16.08.2010 -
Preventing damage from extreme weather events
New analysis models are needed to help prevent loss of life and damage to property from extreme weather events. Norwegian researchers are working on a new risk analysis method.
Published: 03.08.2010 -
Mobile-phone access to Research Council
Now you can keep up-to-date on Research Council news, research funding announcements, and events – all from your mobile phone.
Published: 29.06.2010 -
Norway establishes Counsellor for Science post in Beijing
A new Counsellor for Science post has been established at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Beijing as part of the effort to enhance research cooperation between Norway and China. Kari Kveseth, Director of International Staff at the Research Council, has been appointed to the position and is to begin her new job in September.
Published: 15.06.2010
