The International Scholarship Section (IS)
The International Scholarship Section (IS) promotes the exchange of advanced students and scientists within the framework of bilateral mobility and networking programmes.
News
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Findings from the International Polar Year (2007-2008):
Oslo to host largest polar research conference ever
In June the Research Council will be host to several thousand polar researchers from around the globe. The IPY Oslo Science Conference will comprise the largest gathering of polar researchers ever, and will provide a venue for summarising the initial findings from the International Polar Year.
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In the run-up to the Copenhagen climate summit:
US energy secretary met with Norwegian energy researchers
US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu met with some of Norway's most prominent energy researchers during a conference at the Research Council on 11 December.
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Research cooperation between Norway and South Africa:
South Africa: Bilateral research seminars with Royal participation
Seminars on research and higher education were held in connection with the King and Queen of Norway's State Visit to South Africa at the end of November. Her Majesty Queen Sonja presided over the joint opening of the seminars.
Calendar
17.02.10 - 17.02.10
Application deadline: E.ON Ruhrgas scholarship programme
The German-Norwegian E.ON Ruhrgas scholarship programme in economics and business administration, law and political science supports student and researcher exchange between Germany and Norway and funds annual subject-specific seminars. Click here for more information on the programme .
17.02.10 - 17.02.10
Application deadline: Yggdrasil grants for research stays in Norway 2010 - 2011
Highly qualified Ph.D. students and younger researchers are eligible to apply for grants for research stays in Norway lasting one to ten months.
02.06.10 - 02.06.10
Application deadline: Aurora programme France-Norway
The programme offers grants for short visits of French researchers to Norway and vice versa. Project proposals may come from all fields of research. Applications for support have to be submitted in both countries. French project leaders should consult the Égide - Programme Aurora for
Funding
Attachments
- Science and Technology Indicators for Norway 2009 (PDF-229.7 KB)
