1,544 projects

UTENRIKSFORSK-UTENRIKSFORSK

Power Politics and Security in the Arctic

Power Politics and Security in the Arctic (POPSARC) asks two overarching questions. First, what characterises Western allies’ current approaches to security in the Arctic? Second, how are allied interactions in the Arctic sphere materialising – in statements, strategies, and observable material p...

Awarded: NOK 7.0 mill.

Project Period: 2024-2027

Location: Oslo

INFRA-Research infrastructures

Integrated Research Infrastructure Services for Climate Change risks

Integrated Research Infrastructure Services for Climate Change risks

Awarded: NOK 5.5 mill.

Project Period: 2024-2028

Location: Vestland og 3 andre

INTSAMARBEID-INTSAMARBEID

ImPRovements in atmospheric dispErsion moDellIng and proteCTive action strategies in case of nuclear detonations

The PREDICT project is now at its half way stage and has been built on the premise that the use of nuclear weapons is a real, potential threat. Efforts have thus focused on assisting emergency authorities in Europe to develop tools to assess the consequences should a nuclear detonation occur. S...

Awarded: NOK 4.1 mill.

Project Period: 2024-2027

Location: Oslo

FRIPROSJEKT-FRIPROSJEKT

Greening Achilles heel sectors: Understanding environmental policy change in Latin American Primary industries

Latin America’s unique biodiversity and rich natural resources make climate and environmental policies in this region essential for achieving global environmental and climate goals. Both the Paris Agreement and the Kunming-Montreal Framework for Biodiversity emphasize the responsibility of states...

Awarded: NOK 8.0 mill.

Project Period: 2024-2027

Location: Oslo

POLARPROG-Polarforskningsprogram

Arctic Security Conference 2024

Arktiske sikkerhetsforhold blir stadig mer spent. I tiden etter Russlands invasjon av Ukraina har avskrekking i stor grad tatt over for dialog og samarbeid i nordområdene, noe som har resultert i økt militær aktivitet og tilfeller av sabotasje og provokasjon. Samtidig har debatten om de geopoliti...

Awarded: NOK 0.15 mill.

Project Period: 2024-2024

Location: Akershus

FORSKSYSTEMET-FORSKSYSTEMET

Deep Learning-based Facial Expression Recognition

Our project investigates how artificial intelligence can better understand human emotions by using multimodal deep learning. The inspiration comes from how humans themselves perceive emotions: we rely on several senses at once, such as sight, hearing, and touch. In the same way, this research com...

Awarded: NOK 4.7 mill.

Project Period: 2024-2027

Location: Akershus

UTENRIKSFORSK-UTENRIKSFORSK

Political and Societal Violence in Russia

Ingen endringer

Awarded: NOK 7.0 mill.

Project Period: 2024-2026

Location: Akershus

UTENRIKSFORSK-UTENRIKSFORSK

Unpacking Arctic Security Dynamics: A 3D approach to geopolitics in the Barents and Bering Seas

Arctic security relations are fraught. State-to-state security relations are the tensest they have been since the end of the Cold War. Hotlines between military command centres exist, but confidence-building measures and dialogue are absent. Arctic tension does not primarily come about because...

Awarded: NOK 6.0 mill.

Project Period: 2024-2027

Location: Akershus

CL5-Climate, Energy and Mobility

Dynamic navigation and port call optimisation in real time

Decarbonization of maritime transport through carbon-free fuel is a daunting and expensive process. New propulsion systems, such as wind-assisted, will contribute to fuel-savings. Still, whatever the pathway for a sustainable transition towards net zero emissions by 2050, more energy-efficient op...

Awarded: NOK 59.1 mill.

Project Period: 2024-2026

Location: Oslo og 7 andre

CL6-Food, Bioeconomy Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment

Transition to safe & sustainable food systems through new & innovative detection methods & digital solutions for plant-based products derived from new genomic techniques, under a co-creation approach

Transition to safe & sustainable food systems through new & innovative detection methods & digital solutions for plant-based products derived from new genomic techniques, under a co-creation approach

Awarded: NOK 16.6 mill.

Project Period: 2024-2027

Location: Innlandet og 2 andre

CL1-Health

Development and characterization of a pan-flavivirus vaccine candidate

Development and characterization of a pan-flavivirus vaccine candidate

Awarded: NOK 3.0 mill.

Project Period: 2024-2027

Location: Vestland

CL1-Health

Supporting Policy Regulations and Interventions to Negate aggravated Global diarrheal disease due to future climate Shocks

Supporting Policy Regulations and Interventions to Negate aggravated Global diarrheal disease due to future climate Shocks

Awarded: NOK 2.9 mill.

Project Period: 2024-2028

Location: Oslo

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM

New geopolitics and the interaction between safety and security in petroleum risk governance

The geopolitical situation in Europe changed dramatically with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, immediately causing deep concern about the security of European energy infrastructure. After the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines and sightings of drones around Norwegian oil and gas installations, i...

Awarded: NOK 16.0 mill.

Project Period: 2023-2027

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

FFLJA-FFLJA

New technology for increased precision in production and storage of small-sized potatoes

While production volumes have been challenged the last decades by both increased import volumes and reduced per capita consumption, there is an increasing market for smaller sized potatoes. The main aim for the project is to develop new knowledge, technology and tools for precise production of sm...

Awarded: NOK 0.30 mill.

Project Period: 2023-2027

Location: Akershus

FFLJA-FFLJA

From Gene to Bread: Building knowledge and exploiting technology to achieve high wheat self-sufficiency in Norway

The Gene2Bread project aims to increase knowledge contributing to a higher degree of self-sufficiency in Norwegian bread wheat. Stable and adequate qualities are crucial for the industry to utilize more Norwegian wheat. Research activities will range from the identification of genes to the baking...

Awarded: NOK 1.7 mill.

Project Period: 2023-2028

Location: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

FFLJA-FFLJA

Strategies and methods to manage major insects and diseases of onion

Onions are susceptible to a range of pests and diseases, both in the field and during storage, which can significantly diminish their yield and quality. Among the most pressing challenges for sustainable onion production in Norway are the onion fly and Fusarium basal rot. QualityOnion project aim...

Awarded: NOK 20,000

Project Period: 2023-2027

Location: Akershus

FFLJA-FFLJA

Utilization of wood fiber and waste streams for sustainable and circular growing media in horticulture

In 2022, the Norwegian Environment Agency proposed a phasing out of new peat extraction within 15 years and tightening the peat import rules. This move anticipates the rise of greener alternatives. But for now, such alternatives are still in the making. With SUBTECH 2.0 we are steering towards mo...

Awarded: NOK 1.6 mill.

Project Period: 2023-2027

Location: Akershus

CL3-Civil Security for Society

Innovating Preparedness by Leveraging SYNERGIES and Enhancing Results of DRM Projects

Innovating Preparedness by Leveraging SYNERGIES and Enhancing Results of DRM Projects

Awarded: NOK 6.1 mill.

Project Period: 2023-2026

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

CL1-Health

Enabling environments for NCD risk reduction in Ethiopia

Enabling environments for NCD risk reduction in Ethiopia

Awarded: NOK 12.0 mill.

Project Period: 2023-2027

Location: Oslo

CL1-Health

COordination MEchanism for Cohorts and Trials

COordination MEchanism for Cohorts and Trials

Awarded: NOK 11.6 mill.

Project Period: 2023-2026

Location: Oslo

FRIPROSJEKT-FRIPROSJEKT

Chronic wasting disease prions from Norwegian cervids: Assessing the pathogenesis, shedding, spillover and zoonotic potential

The persistent spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) still represents a threat for cervid populations in North America, and its uncertain zoonotic potential is a public health concern. Since the first case of CWD detected in Norwegian reindeer and moose in 2016, the disease is found in several ...

Awarded: NOK 9.6 mill.

Project Period: 2023-2029

Location: Akershus

UTENRIKSFORSK-UTENRIKSFORSK

Next Arctic Rush? Critical Materials for the Energy Transition

If the Paris Agreement is to be fulfilled, 80% of the world’s energy production must be zero-emission by 2030, and all energy must be zero-emission by 2050. The technologies needed to achieve this dramatic shift depend on certain critical materials (lithium, copper, rare earths, etc.). If these a...

Awarded: NOK 9.9 mill.

Project Period: 2023-2027

Location: Oslo

FORNY20-FORNY2020

The TURNkey platform: an earthquake risk-informed system for preparedness and disaster management

Between June 2019 and May 2022, NORSAR coordinated the Horizon2020 TURNkey project (Towards more earthquake-resilient urban societies through a multi-sensor-based information system enabling Earthquake Forecasting, Early Warning and Rapid Response actions), a project funded by the European Union....

Awarded: NOK 0.50 mill.

Project Period: 2023-2024

Location: Akershus

MILJØTEMA-MILJØTEMA

Pollinator-friendly agricultural landscapes: Solutions for management of habitats under pressure

Wild pollinators are threatened which has consequences for both biodiversity and food security. In WINGS we will develop solutions for creating pollinator-friendly agricultural landscapes. Pollinators, such as bees and hoverflies, are essential for plants that reproduce through seed setting. This...

Awarded: NOK 13.9 mill.

Project Period: 2023-2027

Location: Akershus

CL6-Food, Bioeconomy Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment

MICROORC: ORCHESTRATING FOOD SYSTEM MICROBIOMES TO MINIMIZE FOOD WASTE

MICROORC: ORCHESTRATING FOOD SYSTEM MICROBIOMES TO MINIMIZE FOOD WASTE

Awarded: NOK 23.5 mill.

Project Period: 2023-2027

Location: Nordland - Nordlánnda og 3 andre

BIOTEKNOLOGI-BIOTEKNOLOGI

KSP: Industrial-scale production of diatoxanthin – a high-value product from microalgae with anti-cancer and anti-inflammation properties

In DIATOX we genetically engineer microalgae to enable industrial production of the rare pigment diatoxanthin. Research indicates that diatoxanthin possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Diatoxanthin is only found in a few groups of microalgae. Diatoxanthin is prod...

Awarded: NOK 14.3 mill.

Project Period: 2023-2026

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

IKTFORSKNING-IKTFORSKNING

Privacy-aware Edge and Data Subjects

While browsing the Internet, installing an app on our phone, or setting up a new device, we are often asked to consent to privacy policies or terms of service agreements. These privacy policies and terms of service agreements are often lengthy and contain technical and legal jargon, making them h...

Awarded: NOK 12.0 mill.

Project Period: 2023-2027

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

TRANSPORTFORSK-TRANSPORTFORSK

Resilience and Reliability Improvement of CORS Network Based Services for Automated and Autonomous Transportation Operations

Driven by explosive growth in mass-market applications, such as road/marine/air vehicle autonomy, GNSS correction services must adapt quickly to meet the evolving user requirements and needs. Many existing transportation operations benefit from high precision correction services supporting dm lev...

Awarded: NOK 10.0 mill.

Project Period: 2023-2027

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

UTENRIKSFORSK-UTENRIKSFORSK

Peace as a continuation of war by other means? Russian Approaches to Peace Processes (RAPP)

Russia engages in a number of peace processes. This project is designed to investigate why, how and to what end Russia engages. It examines both conflicts in which Russia is a belligerent party (e.g., Ukraine), conflicts where it is involved as a mediator (e.g., Afghanistan), and conflicts where ...

Awarded: NOK 7.0 mill.

Project Period: 2023-2026

Location: Oslo

UTENRIKSFORSK-UTENRIKSFORSK

China and Evolving Multilateral Craftmanship in the Age of Digitalization (CHIMULTI)

China and Evolving Multilateral Craftmanship in the Age of Digitalization Which international organizations develop responsibilities for digital- and data technology (digitech) governance and how do major powers work to craft influence in these organizations? This is the overarching theme invest...

Awarded: NOK 12.0 mill.

Project Period: 2023-2027

Location: Oslo