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New safety assessments of epilepsy medication are initiated because a Nordic research study concludes that epilepsy medication during pregnancy can lead to autism and intellectual disability in children.

A call for proposals for research projects under the upcoming programme on Welfare among Children and Young People in the Post-Pandemic Nordics is planned to open in September. It is focusing on the long-term consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and young peoples’ mental health, education and living conditions.

The Joint Committee for Nordic Research Councils for the Humanities and the Social Sciences (NOS-HS) receives 106 applications under call for proposals for funding covering a series of Nordic exploratory workshops.

What results and effects are created in NordForsk funded projects? Our very first impact report provides insight into publications, dissemination activities, influence on policy and other impact indicators.

NordForsk opens a call on University Cooperation. 5 networks can be funded with a budget of NOK 4 + 8 mill per year per network. The call for proposals will be issued 1 September 2022.

The overarching theme of the call is to explore the medium to long-term consequences beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two ongoing research studies funded by NordForsk are providing important new knowledge about COVID-19 related to pregnancy and mental health. The director of NordForsk emphasises how the Nordic Region is leading the way in research on health data.

A call for proposals for The Joint Committee for Nordic research councils in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NOS-HS) Project Grants is to be opened in mid-August 2022.