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SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Sedimentation and characteristic of sediments of Hansbukta and Isbjørnhamna (Hornsund) RiS ID: 10391

My project hypothesis is that Hansbreen has the direct influence of the changes of the marine sedimentation processes, especially in Hansbukta. In turn, the dynamic marine processes have a significant influence on the sedimentation processes in Isbjørnhamna. During the summer season 2016, I am go...

Tildelt: kr 33 040

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Pollutants in Arctic geese and their eggs

The aim of this project is to determine how pollutants in Arctic geese are transferred from mother to eggs and the mechanisms that are involved in this process. We will sample grass, droppings, feathers and eggs from geese June-July 2016 in Ny-Ålesund and measure pollutants levels. We will determ...

Tildelt: kr 79 999

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Oslo

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

The Microbial Methane Filter in the Arctic: Resilience and Response to Climate Change (RIS-ID 10208)

The overall goal of the project is to investigate the impact of climate change and seasonal events on the methane oxidation potential in High- and in the Sub-Arctic terrestrial ecosystems. We want to identify the key players in the microbial methane cycle, their adaption to their habitat and thei...

Tildelt: kr 54 999

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Telomere dynamics and migration patterns in the Arctic skua: A longitudinal study. RiS ID 10452

This project aims to measure the rates of telomere loss in Arctic skuas (Stercorarius parasiticus) in Kongsfjorden, Svalbard and relate the changes to individual migration patterns. Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of linear chromosomes, whose shortening is accelerated by physiological s...

Tildelt: kr 61 999

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Effects of stress on the immune system in chicks of the black-legged kittiwake

In this study I will investigate the effects of stress, which will be experimentally imposed by repeated investigator disturbance during the nestling period, on the immune response in the chicks of the Black-legged Kittiwake. The study will be conducted in two breeding colonies in Kongsfjorden, S...

Tildelt: kr 78 999

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

The potential for adaptation of current and future phytoplankton blooms in Kongsfjorden, Svalbard (RIS 10432)

The aim of my project is to investigate the potential for adaption of Arctic phytoplankton communities to the current and future changes in in temperature, carbonate chemistry and light availability. More specifically, I want to characterize intra- and interspecific diversity of Arctic diatom pop...

Tildelt: kr 78 999

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Transport of marine pollution from bird cliffs to tundra communities in Svalbard, RIS ID 10420

Persistent pollutants accumulate and biomagnifies in seabirds migrating to Svalbard, and are transferred to the tundra underneath bird cliffs, with the bird´s guano. The aim of this study is i) to examine the presence and levels of contaminants in terrestrial communities close to bird cliffs, and...

Tildelt: kr 69 683

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Oslo

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Effects Of Seasonality And Spatial Heterogeneity On Polar Cod (Boreogadus Saida) Diet And Distribution In Svalbard Waters. RiS ID: 10442

This study will offer a first understanding on the seasonal diet of a true arctic gadoid fish in Svalbard waters, the polar cod. We will attempt to identify whether adult polar cod feed actively during the polar night and if yes, whether their diet differs from that of the spring, summer, and fal...

Tildelt: kr 8 498

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Seasonal and interannual variability of carbonate chemistry and air-sea CO2 fluxes at the ISA station in Isfjorden, Svalbard

The world ocean plays a pivotal role in the progress of climate change and the perturbed global carbon cycle, yet detailed knowledge of marine carbon dynamics is still needed. For instance, the freshwater cycling in Arctic fjords may play an integral role in CO2 uptake. Research questions to addr...

Tildelt: kr 68 999

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Halocarbon production by snow and ice algae. RiS ID 10435

This project aims to determine the role of snow and ice-bound algae in the production of halocarbons (hydrocarbon gases that contain a halogen such as bromine, iodine or chlorine), generating a comprehensive field data set via gas and biological field analyses. When released into the lower atmosp...

Tildelt: kr 74 999

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Akershus

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Sedimentology and facies interpretation of the Triassic De Geerdalen formation, Svalbard. RiS ID 10416

The Triassic De Geerdalen formation on Svalbard will be investigated through sedimentological studies of outcrops on eastern and central Spitsbergen. The project is part of a bigger project with the main goal of gathering new sediemtological data to establish a new hypothesis for the sedimentolog...

Tildelt: kr 29 734

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

The blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) on Svalbard, a hidden native or successful invader? (RIS ID 6279)

The primary aim of this study is to extend our knowledge about the recently discovered Mytilus edulis population on Svalbard. This tempo-boreal bivalve is a well-known climate indicator thriving during times of elevated sea surface temperatures. However, the origin of the Svalbard blue mussel is ...

Tildelt: kr 59 999

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

High resolution Pleiades DEM validation by ground based GNSS and estimation of annual volume changes and calving fluxes, RIS ID 10138

The aim of this project is to derive volume changes of Kronebreen in the most recent years and to test the ability to derive an annual volume change from space-borne and in-situ data. The base dataset for the project is a high resolution DEM from the Pleiades satellite acquired in 2014. This data...

Tildelt: kr 79 999

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Oslo

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Glacial dynamics in Vaigattbogen, southern Hinlopen Strait, and in northernmost Storfjorden, Spitsbergen

The glacial history of the fjords/bays in the eastern Spitsbergen is still largely unknown. A seafloor study in the marginal area of the largest modern ice mass on eastern Spitsbergen can therefore provide new insights into past glacier dynamics in this key area. This is crucial for understanding...

Tildelt: kr 67 999

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Evolution of spatial variability and physico-chemical properties of snow on coastal tundra of Hornsund fjord during the Spring, RIS-ID 10450

Project assumes usage of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), snow dyeing, collecting snow samples for chemical analysis and describing the internal structure of snowpack during a series of repetitive snowpits. The main aim is to study spatial distribution of snow cover and its ongoing physical and ch...

Tildelt: kr 52 759

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Oslo

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Climate variation and calving phenology in Svalbard reindeer (RISid umbrella project 10059)

Timing of reproductive events in relation to environmental conditions is essential to optimize survival and reproductive success. Rapid global warming challenges the plasticity of life-history traits, affecting population viability. In this master project I will investigate whether calving dates ...

Tildelt: kr 58 269

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Radar mapping of the perennial firn aquifer on Holtedahlfonna, Svalbard

The objective of this project is to collect radar data required as part of a larger project investigating the flow of the tidewater glacier Kronebreen and its connected icefield, Holtedahlfonna, in NW Svalbard. This proposal seeks funding for a radar field campaign on Holtedahlfonna, using both e...

Tildelt: kr 79 999

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Spatiotemporal patterns in vegetation and reindeer dynamics: the importance of long-term and large scale climate fluctuations

My thesis aims to understand how large-scale climatic patterns control long-term fluctuations of vegetation and reindeer. The terrestrial climate, which shapes the fluctuations in both plant and animal populations, is linked to sea-ice cover as well as regional climate proxies. Understanding the ...

Tildelt: kr 53 999

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Monitoring daily activity and parental food provisioning in the Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) by the use of digital cameras

The main goal is to collect data on parental food provisioning in the Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) by the use of camera technology. It is a non-invasive method consisting of small digital camera-traps placed at the cavities used by nesting Atlantic puffins. With pilot study in 2015 it sho...

Tildelt: kr 40 914

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Akershus

BIOTEK2021-Bioteknologi for verdiskaping

DL: Integrated Novel Natural Product Discovery & Production Platform for Accelerated Biopharm Innovation from Microbial Biodiversity

Som del av Senteret for Digitalt Liv Norge (DLN) utviklet forskningsprosjektet INBioPharm en ny teknologiplattform som gjør det mulig å oppdage mer effektivt nye bioaktive molekyler fra mikrober i naturen med potensialet til å bli medisinske produkter. Teknologiutviklingen bygget på om lag 1200 m...

Tildelt: kr 27,6 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2021

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

FORSKSKOLE-Forskerskoler

Petroleum Research School of Norway

Nasjonal forskerskole i petroleumsfag (NFiP), eller Petroleum Research School of Norway, ble etablert i 2010, basert på industri finansiering. Målsettingen var å forbedre PhD utdanningen innen petroleumsrelaterte fag. Mer enn 1600 studenter fra 15 land i Europa, Asia og Amerika har deltatt i NF...

Tildelt: kr 19,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2024

Sted: Vestland

FRIMED2-FRIPRO forskerprosjekt, medisin og helse

Targeting the repertoire of mutated peptides in cancer by specific T-cell receptors

DNA mutasjoner i kreft gir opphav til endrede proteiner/peptidsekvenser, såkalte neo-antigener. Slike endrede proteiner kan "ses" av immunsystemet som fremmede, på tilsvarende måte som fremmede proteiner/peptider fra bakterier og virus. Den overordnede målsetningen for prosjektet er å forstå de r...

Tildelt: kr 9,2 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2021

Sted: Oslo

KLIMAFORSK-Stort program klima

The impact of increasing spruce plantation area on the carbon balance of forests in Western Norway

Skogtiltak inngår blant flere sentralt tiltak for å redusere de globale klimaendringene. I Norge omfatter dette treplanting og tresslagsskifte, der formålet er både å øke det årlige opptaket av CO2, og å øke den langsiktige lagringen av karbon (C) i skogen. Tiltaket inkluderer forslag om å erstat...

Tildelt: kr 10,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2023

Sted: Akershus

BIOTEK2021-Bioteknologi for verdiskaping

ERA-NET: Enhanced Biorefining Methods for the Production of Marine Biotoxins and Microalgae Fish Feed

Den globale etterspørselen etter trygg sjømat øker i takt med en voksende befolkning og en økt bevissthet om at fisk og skalldyr er en sunn matkilde. Anerkjennelsen av at klimaet er i endring medfører et økt press på landbasert landbruk og øker behovet for bærekraftig, næringsrik sjømat. Kvalitet...

Tildelt: kr 3,9 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2019

Sted: Akershus

BIONÆR-Bionæringsprogram

Det beste fra to verdener;Optimal blanding av Nordatlantisk Pelagisk olje og Norsk Dodreolje for nasjonalt og internasjonalt helsekostmarke

På verdensbasis er det i dag mangel på omega-3 fettsyrer og det foregår et intenst arbeid for å finne nye gode kilder. Det er derfor viktig å utnytte nye og eksisterende kilder på en optimal måte. Frø fra oljedodre (Camelina Sativa) kan være en ny omega-3 kilde som kan brukes som et supplement ti...

Tildelt: kr 2,3 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2019

Sted: Østfold

MARINFORSK-Marine ressurser og miljø

Fremtidens konsumentprodukter av norsk salt- og klippfisk

Salt- og klippfisk er et av de største eksportproduktene i sjømatnæringen. Før konsum må produktene utvannes i flere dager. Slike ferdig utvannede produkter blir stadig mer vanlig i flere og flere varianter i hovedmarkedene for salt- og klippfisk. Norske produsenter har mistet markedsandeler i fl...

Tildelt: kr 3,9 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2018

Sted: Møre og Romsdal

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Soil fungal responses to warming in polar regions, RiS ID 6921

Field experiment at Kongsfjordneset, Svalbard looks at effects of warming on the surface layers of the soil microbiota. Microbes, especially fungi, play a major role in nutrient cycling as they are a key factor in decompostiion processes in polar regions. The objective of the experiment is to loo...

Tildelt: kr 27 999

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Contact metamorphism around thin intrusions in Central Isfjorden: implications for reservoir quality and fluid migration, RiS ID 10408

The proposed target unit for CO2 storage in Central Isfjorden comprises a naturally fractured heterolithic sandstone-siltstone sequence interbedded with shale layers. Igneous intrusions have been identified in the target aquifer and are mapped. These igneous intrusions and their contact aureole i...

Tildelt: kr 50 999

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2017

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

BIONÆR-Bionæringsprogram

C-IPM IPM2.0 for sustainable control of potato late blight - exploiting pathogen population data for optimized Decisions Support Systems

Det har i løpet av prosjektperioden både blitt gjennomført feltforsøk og tatt prøver av tørråte rundt omkring i landet. I felt med potetsorter med ulike resistensgener har sykdomsutvikling blitt registrert, og hvilke sorter som blir angrepet kan si noe om utviklingen av tørråte- soppen og nedbryt...

Tildelt: kr 3,1 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2019

Sted: Akershus

BIONÆR-Bionæringsprogram

HESTEFORSK 'Hösilageintolerans' hos häst? H-15-47-063

I løpet av det siste 10-året har det vært økende oppmerksomhet om en tilstand omtalt som «høyensilasjeintoleranse» hos svenske og norske hester. Tilstanden karakteriseres av ei todelt avføring med én fast fase (boller) og én væskefase. Væskefasen avgis noen ganger sammen med avføringsbollene, noe...

Tildelt: kr 0,89 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2016-2019

Sted: Akershus

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