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Project funding from the North Atlantic Co-operation (NORA)
NORA provides financial grants in support of collaborative projects involving partners from at least two of the four NORA countries (Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland and Coastal Norway). NORA will contribute to strengthening collaboration within the region in order to make the North Atlantic a powerful Nordic region, characterized by strong, sustainable economic development. This happens by strengthening collaboration among the business community, the research organisations and the development agencies throughout the region.
Funding from the Foundation for Swedish-Norwegian Co-operation
The Foundation for Swedish-Norwegian Co-operation is a state-run, bilateral foundation that promotes co-operation between Norway and Sweden. The Foundation promotes mutual exchange of culture and information about Swedish and Norwegian culture and society. The Foundation provides three different types of funding: project funding, artist scholarships as well as residence scholarships. Individuals, associations and institutions are eligible to apply for funding.
The Greenland Fund
The purpose of the Greenland Fund is to strengthen relations between Greenlanders and Icelanders. The fund provides grants for study tours, study residencies, art exhibitions, sports exhibition games and other forms of art, knowledge and technology. The fund's authorised capital, which was put by the Icelandic State in 1981 and 1982, is administered by Iceland's Central Bank and the annual interest profit is used for funding.
Residence programme for culture researchers at the Nordic Arts Centre Dalåsen
Researchers who study visual culture, including design and architecture, are eligible to apply for a period of residence at the Nordic Arts Centre Dalåsen in Norway. Applications are only accepted from individuals.
Nordic High School Grant Scheme
The scholarship scheme has been created to increase interest in the Nordic high schools and improve knowledge of Nordic languages and culture. The scheme provides grants to Danish pupils for stays at 'folk high schools' in other Nordic countries and also applies to pupils from the Faroe Islands and Greenland, although not for stays at high schools in Denmark.
A.P. Møller and Chastine Mc-Kinney Møller's Foundation for General Purposes
The Foundation provides grants for co-operation and cultural interaction between Denmark and the other Nordic countries. Application may be made by both individuals and organisations.
Scholarship programme for guest researchers at the Nordic Africa Institute in Uppsala
The scholarships are reserved for senior researchers from the Nordic countries. Guest visits to the department usually last two months. The scholarships provide the applicants with the opportunity to travel to Uppsala and use the Institute's library and office. Applications are only accepted from individuals.
Funding for Icelandic students at higher education institutes in Denmark
A.P. Møller's Fund provides study-visit grants to Icelandic students at higher education institutes in Denmark. The Danish-Icelandic Society is represented on the board of the foundation and processes the application forms. Only individuals may submit applications.
Grants from the Foundation for Danish-Icelandic Co-operation
The Foundation for Danish-Icelandic Co-operation aims to promote understanding and co-operation between Denmark and Iceland. In particular, it has a duty to promote the Danish language in Iceland. The Foundation supports, for example, working and study trips in Denmark and Iceland, scientific work, professional training for Danish and Icelandic tradesmen, and cultural exchanges in the form of performances and art exhibitions. Both individuals and organisations are entitled to apply.
Funding from the North Atlantic Tourism Association
The North Atlantic Tourism Association (NATA) aims to make the West Nordic countries' co-operation on tourism more effective by strengthening and co-ordinating existing initiatives and by implementing forward-looking projects to develop new activities and attractions. Projects must involve two out of the three countries in order to qualify for funding.
NCCS Research Foundation
The Nordic College of Caring Science Research Foundation was established in 2007. The purpose of the Research Foundation matches NCCS's definition and purpose, to support the scientific development of medical science as the basis for all care. The Foundation provides financial support for Nordic research projects that contribute to knowledge about respectful and dignified care of people in different situations, contexts and in different cultures, especially with regard to health, suffering, lifelong disability and impending death.
Scholarship programme: Field work in Africa
This scholarship programme provides grants for field work in Africa. Funding is provided for 30–40 students or researchers at Nordic universities annually. Applications are only accepted from individuals.
The Letterstedt Association
The aim of the association, according to its charter, is to promote fellowship between the five Nordic countries in terms of industry, science and art. The association's activities consist of granting funds for Nordic purposes, publishing the Nordisk Tidskrift, awarding the Jacob Letterstedt's Nordic Medal for Merit and other activities.
Scholarship programme: Study Africa in Uppsala
The scholarship is for a month's stay at the institute's library. The scholarship covers the cost of accommodation, as well as travel to and from Uppsala. Recipients will also receive a small cash payment to cover extra costs incurred during their stay. Applications are only accepted from individuals.
Grants from the Nordic Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research
The Nordic Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research supports comparative, socially relevant Nordic research into drug and alcohol abuse. A minimum of two Nordic countries must be involved in the individual research project. Both individuals and organisations are entitled to apply.
The Nordic Africa Institute's research scholarships for PhD students
The scholarship for PhD students involves a three-month stay at the Institute's library. The scholarship covers travel expenses to and from Uppsala and accommodation. Recipients will also receive a small cash payment to help cover extra costs during the stay. Applications are only accepted from individuals.
Residencies at Villa Bergshyddan in Stockholm
The Culture Administration offers residencies in the Villa Bergshyddan in Stockholm. Residence in the renovated 18th-century house, consisting of three rooms and a kitchen, is provided free of charge for professional artists from the other Nordic capital cities. Applications may be submitted by people employed in the cultural sector who live and work in one of the other capital cities.
NORDITA Scientific Programmes
A Nordita Scientific Programme is an extended workshop where a limited number of scientists work together on specific topics for a period of 4 to 6 weeks.
Funding from the Joint Committee for Nordic Research Councils for the Humanities and the Social Sciences (NOS-HS)
The Joint Committee for Nordic Research Councils for the Humanities and the Social Sciences (NOS-HS) calls for applications in support of NORdic COllaborative Research Projects (NORDCORP). NOS-HS promotes Nordic research and develops new and innovative research fields in the humanities and social sciences.
Nordic Publications Committee for Humanist and Social Sciences Periodicals (NOP-HS) funding for periodicals
Humanist and social sciences periodicals can apply for funding from the Nordic Publications Committee for Humanist and Social Sciences Periodicals (NOP-HS) every year. Grants are available for Nordic based humanities and social sciences publications, which have a broad Nordic editorial composition and a broad Nordic spread of both writers and subscribers.
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