The global and strategic importance of the Arctic has increased in later years. The framework conditions for development in the Arctic are under constant change. Dramatic climate changes manifest themselves in this vulnerable region and there is growing demand for important resources from this area, such as seafood, minerals, oil, gas and other energy resources.
Due to its location and a longstanding relationship to the Arctic, Norway has a particular responsibility for both contributing to increased knowledge about the Arctic, and knowledge based sustainable management of resources in the area. Norway has a long tradition of exploring the Arctic and has thus developed a special interest and responsibility for polar research within a wide range of areas. International cooperation within Arctic research is essential in order to ensure a global perspective and the best possible management of the Arctic environment and resources.
Research news
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Announcement of the GRIEG call
July 8, 2019 9:02 AM
The Scientific Coordinators of the National Science Centre announce GRIEG call for research projects financed from the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2014 – 2021. The deadline for submission is September 17, 2019.
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New call for proposals from NordForsk: NOK 120 million for interdisciplinary research
June 24, 2019 11:11 AM
NordForsk’s new programme will promote high-quality interdisciplinary research that combines and integrate skills from multiple disciplines.
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Brit Lisa Skjelkvåle, Head of Department, Department of Geosciences
Chair, UiO Arctic Committee
Trine Merete Kvernmo, Senior Adviser, Research Support Office,
Administrative Coordinator, UiO Arctic Committee
Kristine Aa. S. Knudsen, Head of Office,
Administrative Coordinator, UiO Arctic Committee