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IPY-Det internasjonale polaråret 2007/2008

Arctic Predators as Indicators of Tundra Ecosystem State. A Norwegian IPY proposal under the ArcticWOLVES initiative ID No: 672

Strongly cyclic interaction between plants, herbivores and predators typically drives the food web dynamics over large tracts of the arctic tundra biome. These interaction cycles, however, now appear to be fading out at the southern edge of tundra, possib ly due to climate warming. The Arctic Cli...

Tildelt: kr 9,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2011

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

NORKLIMA-Klimaendringer og konsekvenser for Norge

Climate knowledge on the road? Scientific knowledge, transdisciplinarity and the performance of expertise

Assumptions about climate changes may have considerable impact on investments in and the management and maintenance of transport infrastructure and the transport industry in Norway. Thus, the development and diffusion of knowledge about climate changes an d their potential impact on the transport...

Tildelt: kr 2,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2009

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

ISPJUS-ISP - Satsing på juridisk forskning

Bærekraftig utvikling av havområdene i nord. Muligheter og trusler.

Hovedaktiviteten bestått av to PhD prosjekt. Det første, "Third State Involvement in the Context of Establishing the Outer Limits of the Continental Shelf" behandler prosessen med å fastsette yttergrensen for kontinentalsokkelen hvor denne strekker seg utover 200 nautiske mil fra kysten. Klarlegg...

Tildelt: kr 4,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2015

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

FUGE-Funksjonell genomforskn.i Norg

Protein aggregation and degradation in aging and disease: Role of polyubiquitination and autophagy

Hundreds of proteins encoded by the human genome have the propensity to form cytoplasmic aggregates under certain conditions. Although the mechanisms of intracellular protein aggregation are poorly understood, it is well known that deposits of aggregatete d proteins are highly associated with agi...

Tildelt: kr 8,6 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2011

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

IPY-Det internasjonale polaråret 2007/2008

Permafrost Observatory Project: A Contribution to the Thermal State of Permafrost in Norway and Svalbard

The key goal of TSP NORWAY will be to develop a spatially distributed set of observations on present status of permafrost temperatures, active layer thicknesses and periglacial activity in Svalbard and Norway. Two new boreholes will be drilled and equippe d giving new information on permafrost te...

Tildelt: kr 5,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2010

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

IPY-Det internasjonale polaråret 2007/2008

IPY-ICESTAR: Interhemispheric Conjugacy Effects in Solar-Terrestrial and Aeronomy Research

This is a joint proposal from the Norwegian participants in the ICESTAR/IHY-program. It is an integrated part of the international ICESTAR program and will take full advantage of the ICESTAR Virtual Data Port, which will make data available from a large g round based network covering the northern...

Tildelt: kr 5,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2010

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

HAVBRUKS-Havbruk - en næring i vekst

Regulatory pathways of skeletal development in teleost fish: The impact of genetic, dietary, and environmental factors.

This proposal addresses the necessity to establish collaborative projects between Norwegian and North-American research institutions working in the field of fish skeletal development and malformation. A workshop, organised in Canada (Halifax) by scientist s from AKVAFORSK, NRC and Univ. of Dalhou...

Tildelt: kr 0,15 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2009

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

FUGE-Funksjonell genomforskn.i Norg

Proposal for a National consortium in Fish Genomics - FishGen

The present proposal describes the establishment of a National Consortium in fish genomics (FishGen). The main partners in the FishGen are; Institute of Marine Research (IMR), University of Bergen (UoB), National institute of nutrition and seafood researc h (NIFES), University of Tromsø (UiTø), N...

Tildelt: kr 14,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2010

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

ROMFORSK-Program for romforskning

The Norwegian Cluster studies 2007-2009

This is a joint proposal submitted by researchers from the Universities of Bergen (UiB) and Oslo (UiO) and the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) to support the Norwegian Cluster studies 2007-2009. A main theme is the reconnection process and the effects of this process as it can be...

Tildelt: kr 2,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2010

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

ROMFORSK-Program for romforskning

BepiColombo: MEFISTO: Mercury Electric Field In-Situ TOol on the Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter

The BepiColombo orbiters to Mercury, the ESA Mercury Planetary Orbiter (MPO) and the JAXA Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter (MMO) makes observations of many sides of the planet possible; the interior and the surface of Mercury, the planet's magnetic field an d magnetosphere and the interaction betwe...

Tildelt: kr 0,30 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2009

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

ROMFORSK-Program for romforskning

Solar Atmospheric Modelling

Solar magnetism lies at the root of most solar and heliospheric physics. The intricate structure of the solar field, the activity cycle and the influence of the field on the heliosphere represent major quests of (astro-) physics which bear directly on th e human environment. The sun's magnetic f...

Tildelt: kr 0,55 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2008

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

ROMFORSK-Program for romforskning

Investigation of dust related phenomena in the Earth's upper atmosphere.

The Earths middle, or upper atmosphere contain some intriguing phenomena, such as the noctilucent clouds (NLC) and the abnormally strong radar reflecting layers (PMSE) at 80-90 km height, the highest clouds in the atmosphere. These clouds increase in st rength and extent and it is speculated if...

Tildelt: kr 1,4 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2009

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

RENERGI-Fremtidens rene energisystemer

Advanced sample preparation and characterisation of fuel cell materials for increased fuel cell durability

This project relates to an 5-months scientific stay for PhD-student Axel B. Ofstad from Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway to Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), NM, USA. The PhD-student?s work at LANL will...

Tildelt: kr 0,17 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2007

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

RENERGI-Fremtidens rene energisystemer

IMPROVED EFFICIENCY AND DURABILITY OF PEM WATER ELECTROLYSERS FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION

Water electrolysers based on proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology show very promising results with respect to stable and efficient hydrogen production from renewable energy sources. Major challenges to overcome before this technology may be considere d viable in this context include cost red...

Tildelt: kr 3,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2010

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

CLIMIT-Forskning, utvikling og demo av CO2-håndtering

Subsurface storage of CO2 - Risk assessment, monitoring and remediation (SSC - Ramore)

Large scale underground storage of CO2 off the coast of Norway is internationally pioneering and stimulates for further development of international leading expertise in the area, expertise which in turn will represent a sound fundamental basis for large scale in situ CO2 reservoir storage experi...

Tildelt: kr 22,9 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2013

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

MATPROG-Matprogrammet: Norsk mat fra sjø og land

Market-based value adding and differentiation of salmon

This project aims to provide novel insights that can help Norwegian salmon companies to improve their long term competitiveness and profitability through enhanced value adding and differentiation strategies. The project will base its results on in-depth s tudies of key buyers in three important m...

Tildelt: kr 3,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2010

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

NORKLIMA-Klimaendringer og konsekvenser for Norge

Assessment of human impact on the marine CARBon system in arctic regions (A-CARB)

Carbon dioxide is the most important manageable forcing agent of climate change. Large amounts are emitted through fossil fuel burning. Prediction of future climate change and planning of mitigation strategies requires that thorough knowledge of the facto rs that control the distribution of anth...

Tildelt: kr 2,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2012

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

BIONÆR-Bionæringsprogram

Feral sheep in coastal heaths - developing a sustainable local industry in vulnerable cultural landscapes, dr.gr.stip.

Year-round sheep farming on the Norwegian west coast has a history dating back several millennia. This important part of our cultural heritage has resulted in a distinct breed of animals, the feral sheep, that has evolved in close interaction with the cre ation and maintenance of a unique semi-na...

Tildelt: kr 6,6 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2012

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

MATPROG-Matprogrammet: Norsk mat fra sjø og land

Enhanced safety of Norwegian type dry fermented sausage with focus on enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli

This project concerns safe production of Norwegian type dry fermented sausages (DFS). Two outbreaks in Norway this year, caused by enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) and Salmonella Kedougou in DFS, emphasize the need to focus on enhanced safety of such products. Outbreaks may cause severe ...

Tildelt: kr 8,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2011

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

RENERGI-Fremtidens rene energisystemer

Inngår i 201779: Increased power and salmon production with Environmentally Designed Operation of Regulated Rivers

Mer laks og mer kraft ved miljødesignet vassdragsdrift: Formålet med prosjektet er å utvikle strategier for drift av vannkraftverk i regulerte elver som optimaliserer forholdet mellom kraftproduksjon og produksjon av laksefisk. Prosjektet vil også utvikl e kriterier for hvordan vannkraftverk, bå...

Tildelt: kr 7,4 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2012

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

RENERGI-Fremtidens rene energisystemer

Can nuisance growth of the aquatic macrophyte Juncus bulbosus be related to elevated nitrogen deposition as well as hydropower regulations?

The hydroelectric power industry has thus far been strongly linked to the problem with mass development of the aquatic macrophyte Juncus bulbosus in regulated freshwaters, although other factors like climate variability, acid rain and liming may also cont ribute to the expansion of this species. ...

Tildelt: kr 2,3 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2011

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

RENERGI-Fremtidens rene energisystemer

A NEW CONCEPT FOR POWER QUALITY AND RELIABILITY MEASUREMENT AND MANAGEMENT-THE PQM PROJECT

Quality of supply problems in T&D systems increase both due to increased pollution in networks (increased emission) and due to increased use of electrical equipment that are sensitive to disturbances (reduced immunity). Customers quality of supply requir ements with respect to reliability and vo...

Tildelt: kr 12,6 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2012

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

NATURNAER-Natur og næring

Mapping and identification of the mutation causing Epiphyseal Dysplasia in Norwegian Hunting dogs, postdoc

Hunting is a widespread activity of importance for individual recreation and has a great value for local tourist industry in the country side. Most hunting is dependent on a healthy population of hunting dogs. Norway has three national hunters (breeds) wh ich are used for the major part of huntin...

Tildelt: kr 1,9 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2011

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

NATURNAER-Natur og næring

Interna.trade regulating organisations and Sout-East Asian regionalisation of trade agreements. Implications for Norwegian seafood industry

The study focuses on two overall questions: 1) What are the main trends of development of the WTO and regional trade organisations? and 2) What are the consequences for the Norwegian seafood industry? The region of South-East Asia is of strategic interes t to the Norwegian seafood industry, both...

Tildelt: kr 3,8 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2009

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

NATURNAER-Natur og næring

Agriculture and Fisheries Policies between International Regimes on Trade and the Environment

This project examines how international obligations emanating from environmental and trade regimes, and the interaction between them, affect selected aspects of Norwegian domestic and foreign policy making on agriculture and fisheries and Norwegian positi ons in WTO negotiations in those two sect...

Tildelt: kr 3,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2010

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

MILJØ2015-Norsk miljøforskning mot 2015

VANN: Spatial and temporal variation in production of juvenile Atlantic salmon: the importance of small streams as rearing habitats

Being able to identify the primary nursery habitats for juveniles in salmon populations is of prime importance for managers, especially as river systems are coming under pressure from anthropogenic disturbances. The smaller streams in river systems are es pecially vulnerable. Earlier studies from...

Tildelt: kr 3,3 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2010

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

MILJØ2015-Norsk miljøforskning mot 2015

VANN. Impact of environmental contaminants on smolt physiology, migration and marine survival in wild Atlantic salmon.

Pre-smolts will be exposed to environmentally relevant levels of contaminants known to occur in those Norwegian rivers supporting spawning populations of wild Atlantic salmon. The proposal will focus primarily on agricultural contaminants (pesticides), al though putative endocrine disrupters and ...

Tildelt: kr 1,00 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2009

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

NATURNAER-Natur og næring

Building scenarios as a tool for dialogue, business development and management in protected coastal areas(Samfin. FHF-prosj.nr. 193846/I10)

There is a rich knowledge both nationally and internationally on e.g. restructuring of primary industries, business development, conservation, and conflicts in coastal zone management. However, still development and conservation objectives are not met in many areas due to profound conflicts and...

Tildelt: kr 4,1 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2009

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

CLIMIT-Forskning, utvikling og demo av CO2-håndtering

BIGCO2 Phase II. CO2 Management Technologies for Future Power Generation.

The proposal represents the second phase of a knowledge building project (KMB), "BIGCO2. CO2 Management Technologies for Future Power Generation". It is a continuation of the first phase (2005-2006). The project is organized in eight specific tasks: Ta sk A: High temperature oxygen and hydroge...

Tildelt: kr 83,8 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2012

Sted: Ukjent Fylke

CLIMIT-Forskning, utvikling og demo av CO2-håndtering

Geological Storage of CO2: Mathematical Modelling and Risk Assessment

Storage of CO2 in deep geological formations is regarded as a promising option for mitigating climate changes caused by anthropogenic green-house gases. In this proposal we describe the formation of an international team of US, German and Norwegian invest igators and students to address fundament...

Tildelt: kr 17,6 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2012

Sted: Ukjent Fylke