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Science prizes

A number of international research prizes are awarded in Norway to honour outstanding scientific contributions and to stimulate interest in research among the general public.

The Holberg Prize

The Holberg Prize recognises path-breaking scientific work in the humanities, social sciences, law and theology. The prize shall in addition contribute to raising the status of these disciplines in society and to stimulating interest in these fields

Knowledge cooperation

Through international cooperation, the Ministry of Education and Research will contribute to increased quality, renewal, and relevance within the areas of kindergarten, education and research.

PETROCENTER

The Petroleum research centers (PETROCENTER) are established to solve defined challenges for the utilization of petroleum resources. The centers work with challenges of great national importance and receive public funding for a maximum period of

OG21 – Oil and gas in the 21st century

The national technology strategy for the oil- and gas sector OG21 was established in 2001. It is organised by way of a board appointed by the Minister of Petroleum and Energy and a secretariat. OG21 is to enhance value creation on the Norwegian

Energi21 – National strategy for research and development of new energy technology

Energi21 is the Norwegian strategy for research, development and commercialisation of new climate friendly energy technologies. Established in 2008 it focuses on enhanced value creation and efficient use of resources in the sector by putting efforts

International cooperation within energy and petroleum research

Participation in international R&D cooperation in the field of energy and petroleum has a high priority and is an important supplement to Norwegian national research. Norway participates primarily in co-operation activities within the EU, through

Meld. St. 26 (2022–2023) - A changing climate – united for a climate-resilient society

Meld. St. 26 (2022–2023) Report to the Storting (white paper)

On motives for participation in the Framework Programme

Faugert & Co Utvärdering AB (a part of the Technopolis Group) has conducted a study on motives and deterrents for Norwegian participation in the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and

Research strategy for the Foreign Service and Norad 2017–2024

The purpose of the strategy is to clarify and focus the research activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diplomatic and consular missions and Norad.

Report No. 20 (2004-2005) to the Storting -

Summary in English: Report No. 20 (2004-2005) to the Storting Commitment to Research Translation from the Norwegian. For information only. Document in pdf-format

Norwegian Seafood Research Fund

FHF is at limited company owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, and financed by the industry through a levy on exports of Norwegian seafood. FHF aims to create added value for the seafood industry through industry-based

Web page: http://fhf.no/

Meld. St. 14 (2012-2013) - Competency for a new era

Bilateral co-operation on research

International co-operation on research is increasing in importance, and is vital to Norway as a small nation. The key driving force are the individual researchers and institutions, and their networks and collaborations with other researchers. The

Meld. St. 7 (2014-2015) - Long-term plan for research and higher education 2015–2024

Panorama

As a result of the changes occurring globally, cooperation with other countries on other continents will come to play a more important role for the further development of the Norwegian knowledge society.

Strategy for Norway’s participation in Horizon Europe and the European Research Area

The strategy sets out the overriding goals for Norway’s participation in Horizon Europe and the European Research Area for the period 2021-2027.

Digitalisation strategy for the higher education sector 2017-2021

In order for higher education and research in Norway to leverage the potential of technology to improve student learning, make the range of study options available on a wide scale, and support outstanding research, the focus on use of technology for

Strategy for Norway’s participation in Erasmus+ and the European Education Area

Strategy for Norway’s participation in Erasmus+ and the European Education Area

Strategy for digital transformation in the higher education sector