Nordic Societal Security How: Experts from a variety of disciplines have designed a scientific scope for the initiative, while the participating countries have been consulted with regard to funding. Initially NordForsk is seeking a contribution from the participating countries that totals twice its investment to ensure national support. Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Finland will contribute to the Societal Security Programme’s common pot.
When: NordForsk will issue a call for proposals at the start of 2014 and expects to launch several Nordic Centres of Excellence in the course of the year.
Who: Researchers from at least three Nordic countries will collaborate and focus on areas where joint Nordic research can create added value for national initiatives. The main applicant must be from one of the participating countries.
Bengt Sundelius is Strategic Advisor to the Director-General of the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) and a professor of government at Uppsala University. Photo: Terje Heiestad
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