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The Executive Board

The Research Council of Norway distributes funding for research and researched-based innovation, and serves as the chief advisory body for research policy issues.

The Research Council is a key player in the Norwegian research and innovation system.

Executive board valid from 1 July 2023. The members are:

  • Gunnar Bovim, Chair
  • Birger Vikøren, Deputy Chair
  • Gunnar Hovland
  • Linda Nøstbakken
  • Britt Elin Steinveg
  • Iselin Marstrander
  • Paula Eerola
  • Per Magnus Kommandantvold, employee representative
  • Lillian Margrethe Baltzrud, employee representative

See the Norwegian page for doucuments and meetings scheduled.

Messages at time of print 11 March 2026, 02:12 CET

Important message

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