Open Invitation

Via Open Invitation, research funding organisations can propose new Nordic calls or extensions of existing initiatives administered by NordForsk.

The joint Nordic initiatives are administered by NordForsk but are largely governed by national research funding organisations that are members of the decision-making bodies (Committees). NordForsk’s role is to facilitate the collaborations initiated by Nordic research funding organisations.

Together with NordForsk, the research funding organisations are tasked with creating joint Nordic research intitiatives of the highest international quality that also create Nordic added value.

New initiatives for joint Nordic research
Two times a year NordForsk accepts new proposals for joint Nordic research initiatives via Open Invitation (Expression of Interest). Deadline for new proposals are 15 February and 15 September.

At least 2/3 of a joint Nordic research initiative’s budget is to come from national research funding organisations, and at least three Nordic countries are to participate in the initiative. Alternatively, two Nordic countries and one of the Nordic autonomous regions (Greenland or Åland) may participate.

NordForsk provides funding for up to 1/3 of an initiative's total budget. NordForsk will be responsible for the administration of the initiative.

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For more information, please contact the NordForsk administration.