Natural sciences and technologies
The portfolio board's investments will mainly realize groundbreaking research of high scientific quality within science and technology. Within space research, the investments will also contribute to central Norwegian participation in priority satellite and rocket projects through ESA, as well as scientific projects that utilize EISCAT and NOT.
Overall plans
Portfolio plan for Natural sciences and technologies
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Portfolio analysis for Natural sciences and technologies
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The portfolio board is responsible for the investments in groundbreaking research
Ground-breaking research
The funding scheme for independent projects (FRIPRO) is an open, national, competitive arena that provides funding for basic, ground-breaking projects in all fields of research. The project ideas originate with the researchers themselves.
The portfolio board
The portfolio board is responsible for investment decisions within natural science and technology for the Research Council’s funding scheme for independent projects (FRIPRO), as well as for providing scientific advisory services.