NordForsk | The Icelandic Centre for Research
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Nordic Marine Innovation is a Nordic research and innovation programme funded by Nordic Innovation and national competitive funds in the Nordic countries.
Source: https://en.rannis.is/funding/research/nordforsk/
Funding Details
- Funder
- NordForsk (Nordic Council of Ministers)
- Funding Goal
- To enhance the quality, impact and efficiency of Nordic research cooperation by funding and facilitating collaborative research programs across Nordic countries.
- Funding Amount
- Not specified on the overview page; varies by specific program and call
- How to Apply
- Applications are submitted through NordForsk's online application portal. Proposals are evaluated by expert assessors. NordForsk opens calls continuously with approximately six calls per year. Icelandic researchers can contact Rannis (nordforsk@rannis.is) for guidance.
- Target Region
- Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden), with some programs extending to Baltic states
- Contact
- Rannis (Icelandic Centre for Research): nordforsk@rannis.is; NordForsk headquarters: Stensberggt. 27, 5th Floor, Oslo, Norway; Organization number: 971 274 255
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-12 03:43
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Summary
NordForsk is an organization under the Nordic Council of Ministers that provides funding for and facilitates Nordic cooperation on research and research infrastructure. It administers multiple research programs that bring together national research groups across the Nordic countries, aiming to enhance the quality, impact, and efficiency of Nordic research cooperation. The Icelandic Centre for Research (Rannis) serves as the national information hub for Icelandic researchers seeking to participate in NordForsk initiatives. NordForsk manages several key programs including NOS-HS (social sciences and humanities), NOS-M (health research), NOS-N (natural sciences), a Nordic Programme on Health and Welfare, and notably the Nordic Marine Innovation program focused on fishing and aquaculture industry cooperation. It also supports Nordic Innovation partnerships in areas like health sector innovation and sustainable building development. The organization opens calls continuously, averaging approximately six calls per year. NordForsk is headquartered in Oslo alongside sister organizations Nordic Innovation and Nordic Energy Research. Current active calls include topics in humanities and social sciences networks, Nordic-Baltic education systems, and disruptive technologies. Funding is primarily directed at research institutions and consortia from Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden) with some programs including Baltic country participation.
Historical Context
NordForsk is an ongoing organization that opens calls continuously, averaging approximately six calls per year. It operates alongside sister organizations Nordic Innovation and Nordic Energy Research under the Nordic Council of Ministers.
Sources
- https://en.rannis.is/funding/research/nordforsk/
- https://www.nordforsk.org/
- https://www.nordicinnovation.org/nordic-marine-innovation
- https://www.nordforsk.org/funding-opportunities
- https://www.nordforsk.org/nordic-marine-innovation
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