Policy Briefs
Policy Brief 1-2007: Development in Research
An Outline of the Science Systems in Russia and the Baltic States. By Aadne Aasland for NordForsk (2007).
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).
Policy Brief 2-2007: Stem Cell Research in the Nordic Countries
Science, Ethics, Public Debate and Law. By the Nordic Committee on Bioethics for NordForsk (2007).
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).
Policy Brief 3-2007: Urban Development
Nordic strengths and challenges under the heading of a new global agenda. By Nordregio and NIBR for NordForsk (2007).
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).
Policy Brief 4-2008: The Nordic region as a global health lab
By Monday Morning for NordForsk (2008).
Policy Brief 4-2011: Comparing Research at Nordic Universitites using Bibliometric Indicators
- A publication from the NORIA-net "Bibliometric Indicators for the Nordic Universities".
Policy Brief 5-2008: Nordic Excellence
A Bibliometric Exploration of Common Nordic Research Funding Opportunities. By Technopolis Group for NordForsk (2008).
Policy Brief 6-2008: Branding the Nordic Research and Innovation Area
Promoting the Nordic region as an attractive destination for global investments in research and innovation. By Interlace-Invent Aps for NordForsk (2008).
Policy Brief 7-2008: Improving research capabilities
An evaluation of the possibilities for increased Nordic cooperation on research infrastructures. By NIFU STEP for NordForsk (2008).
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
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.
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.
Policy paper 3-2012: 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.
Policy paper 4-2012: 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).
