http://www.nordforsk.org NordForsk's series of Policy Briefs daily 1 2011-03-03T15:48:24Z http://www.nordforsk.org/en/publikasjoner/policy-paper-1-2013-societal-security-in-the-nordic-countries Research on societal security issues has developed separately in the Nordic countries. The recent emphasis at the political level on Nordic solidarity in the face of disasters, acts of violence and cyber attacks has created a clear demand for collaborative research across the region. NordForsk has supported a pre-study framing a programme on the subject. No publisher Marius Hagen Publikasjon for bestilling Eng. Policy Brief 2013-05-23T07:18:20Z File http://www.nordforsk.org/en/publikasjoner/evaluation-of-nordsync-and-nordic-membership-of-the-esrf While preparing its report, NRIN (NORIA-net Research Infrastructures Network) commissioned an evaluation of Nordic participation in international research cooperation. A pilot project for this evaluation examined the NORDSYNC membership of the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF). No publisher Marius Hagen Publikasjon for bestilling Eng. Policy Brief 2013-05-23T08:26:45Z File http://www.nordforsk.org/en/publikasjoner/enhancing-nordic-research-infrastructure-cooperation The NORIA-net “Nordic Research Infrastructures Network” (NRIN) was launched in 2009 with the aim of strengthening Nordic cooperation on research infrastructure. NRIN’s work culminated in the report “Enhancing Nordic Research Infrastructure Cooperation”, which offers a number of recommendations. No publisher Marius Hagen Publikasjon for bestilling Eng. Policy Brief 2013-05-23T07:19:37Z File http://www.nordforsk.org/en/publikasjoner/policy-paper-2-2012-adding-value-to-nordic-research-cooperation.-recommendations-for-a-new-initiative-on-distribution-of-health Distribution of health is one of the challenges facing the Nordic countries and Europe. Although health and life expectancy have improved in the Nordic countries, inequalities in the distribution of health persist. This report gives an overview of research activities, funding and funding systems of relevance to research on health and welfare-related issues in the Nordic countries 2005-2010. Based on these findings, the report also provides policy recommendations. No publisher Lisa H. Ekli Publikasjon for bestilling Eng. Policy Brief 2012-03-09T11:22:17Z File http://www.nordforsk.org/en/publikasjoner/policy-paper-1-2012-sport-sciences-in-the-nordic-countries This policy paper presents in brief the major findings from the main report "Sport Sciences in Nordic Countries. Evaluation Report". The full version can be downloaded from: www.aka.fi/publications No publisher Lisa H. Ekli Publikasjon for bestilling Eng. Policy Brief 2012-03-09T12:06:29Z File http://www.nordforsk.org/en/publikasjoner/comparing-research-at-nordic-universitites-using-bibliometric-indicators - A publication from the NORIA-net "Bibliometric Indicators for the Nordic Universities". No publisher Lisa H. Ekli Publikasjon for bestilling Eng. Policy Brief 2012-03-09T11:24:35Z File http://www.nordforsk.org/en/publikasjoner/policy-brief-3-2011-rethinking-nordic-added-value-in-research "Nordic participation in the EU Framework Programmes - Best practices and lessons learned". The Policy Briefs 1-3 2011 describe and analyse key aspects of Nordic research cooperation in a European context, both at the research policy and -strategy level. This third report analyses the concept of "Nordic Added Value" in light of the development of the ERA. By NIFU and Technopolis in cooperation with NordForsk (2011). No publisher Lisa H. Ekli Publikasjon for bestilling Eng. Policy Brief 2011-05-16T11:08:57Z File http://www.nordforsk.org/en/publikasjoner/policy-brief-2-2011-nordic-contributions-to-the-development-of-the-era The Policy Briefs 1-3 2011 describe and analyse key aspects of Nordic research cooperation in a European context, both at the research policy and -strategy level. This second report looks into the interactions between national, Nordic and European research policies, in light of Nordic priorities regarding internationalisation of research cooperation. By NIFU and Technopolis in cooperation with NordForsk (2011). No publisher Lisa H. Ekli Publikasjon for bestilling Eng. Policy Brief 2011-05-16T11:08:25Z File http://www.nordforsk.org/en/publikasjoner/policy-brief-1-2011-enhancing-the-effectiveness-of-nordic-research-cooperation "Nordic participation in the EU Framework Programmes - Best practices and lessons learned". The Policy Briefs 1-3 2011 describe and analyse key aspects of Nordic research cooperation in a European context, both at the research policy and -strategy level. This report looks into Nordic researchers' participation in FP7 compared to FP6, the outcome of participation, as well as main challenges and success criteria for participation. By NIFU and Technopolis in cooperation with NordForsk (2011). No publisher Lisa H. Ekli Publikasjon for bestilling Eng. Policy Brief 2011-05-16T11:07:54Z File http://www.nordforsk.org/en/publikasjoner/policy-brief-8 By Mandag Morgen for NordForsk (2009). No publisher Nordforsk User Publikasjon for bestilling Eng. Policy Brief 2011-05-16T10:53:12Z File http://www.nordforsk.org/en/publikasjoner/policy-brief-7 An evaluation of the possibilities for increased Nordic cooperation on research infrastructures. By NIFU STEP for NordForsk (2008). No publisher Nordforsk User Publikasjon for bestilling Eng. Policy Brief 2011-05-16T10:52:41Z File http://www.nordforsk.org/en/publikasjoner/policy-brief-6 Promoting the Nordic region as an attractive destination for global investments in research and innovation. By Interlace-Invent Aps for NordForsk (2008). No publisher Nordforsk User Publikasjon for bestilling Eng. Policy Brief 2011-05-16T10:52:11Z File http://www.nordforsk.org/en/publikasjoner/policy-brief-5 A Bibliometric Exploration of Common Nordic Research Funding Opportunities. By Technopolis Group for NordForsk (2008). No publisher Nordforsk User Publikasjon for bestilling Eng. Policy Brief 2011-05-16T10:51:03Z File http://www.nordforsk.org/en/publikasjoner/policy-brief-4 By Monday Morning for NordForsk (2008). No publisher Nordforsk User Publikasjon for bestilling Eng. Policy Brief 2011-05-16T10:50:22Z File http://www.nordforsk.org/en/publikasjoner/policy-brief-3 Nordic strengths and challenges under the heading of a new global agenda. By Nordregio and NIBR for NordForsk (2007). No publisher Nordforsk User Publikasjon for bestilling Eng. Policy Brief 2011-05-16T10:49:49Z File