NordForsk call for proposals on Nordic Research Infrastructure Hubs
NordForsk is issuing a call for proposals for Nordic Research Infrastructure Hubs. The call has a budget of NOK 17 million and the deadline for the call for proposals is 22 October 2019.
Background
A Nordic Research Infrastructure (RI) Hub is a long-term partnership between Nordic universities, universities of applied sciences, university colleges and research institutes in a consortium that provides a framework for enhancing and/or expanding RI cooperation in the Nordic region.
The overall objective of Nordic RI Hub is to strengthen international competitiveness and facilitating the development of world-leading Nordic RI environments based on relevant research and research infrastructure priorities. Funding will be provided for high-quality activities that will increase Nordic cooperation on RI by building long-term institutional capacity, promoting excellence, and creating Nordic added value.
Financial framework
The NordForsk funding allocated to the call is NOK 17 million in total. Each consortium may receive maximum NOK 3 million in NordForsk funding in total. Funding is expected to be provided for five or six consortia. NordForsk funding will be available for the period 2020 - 2022.