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A new call for pre-proposals on Nordic University Cooperation is open. The call is open to all themes and disciplines, and the call deadline is 2 November 2022.

How can you make the best decision when assessing risk in hazardous environments? A research project shows that experience isn’t necessarily an advantage and can have disastrous consequences.

With a new call The Joint Committee for Nordic research councils in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NOS-HS) and NordForsk want to encourage young researchers to establish networks early in their careers which in turn, hopefully, will lead to more Nordic collaboration in a longer perspective.

In Kristiansand, new wood-burning stoves are being installed to improve the city’s air quality. This is the result of a research project which has shown that air quality in four Nordic cities is really nothing to write home about.

A new call for proposals for The Joint Committee for Nordic research councils in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NOS-HS) Project Grants is now open. Available budget is NOK 45 million and the call deadline is 15 November 2022.

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.